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31 year old ready for a change

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31 year old ready for a change

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Marisela.22
I decided to go with Dr. Pantoja after reading all the positive reviews and seeing the work he has done. I emailed his office and Nadia right away answered all my questions and concerns. Also emailed me a lot of pictures that made me not think about it twice

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 476 Reviews
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January 25, 2017
When do you have your surgery? I have mine on May 30th!
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January 25, 2017
Hello! Mine is March 14th
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January 25, 2017
Dr. Pantoja is a good choice. Im 7 weeks post and very happy! Good luck on your journey!
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January 25, 2017
Omg really! I'm so excited!! How much CC did you get in your buttocks?
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January 25, 2017
yeah it is exciting :) I got 1200 cc per butt cheek. I was weighing 150 and am 5'6.. he gave me more than I thought he would be able to.
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January 25, 2017
Omg I hope he does the same to me!!! Lol, I did want to ask how many drainage massages did you get? Did you start right away or waited?
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January 25, 2017
Hello! I'm so excited, you have no idea boo
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January 25, 2017
Omg your day is so close girl!!! Less than 2 months!!!!
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January 25, 2017
I know! I'm excited and scared at the same time lol
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January 25, 2017
hey steffdoll, I got one massage at dr.pantojas office after I had my drains removed like a week after surgery, it was painful and I drained a lot from my back. after that I started doing my own massages everyday when I shower.
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January 26, 2017
You didn't get any weird lumps right that's what I'm afraid of :(
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January 26, 2017
Like the first week I had 2 small lumps in my stomach and when I went to my post op Dr.p told me to massage them as much as I could everyday and they disappeared, so I think it was just swelling. Lumpy lipo was my biggest fear too but he ended up doing a really good job. If you go to my profile I posted pictures a few days ago, my stomachs is still tender but it's smooth. I massage daily like 2 times for 10 minutes and wear compression garment with foams and ab board, I think that's helped a lot too.
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February 3, 2017
Can you book massages with a nurse over in Mexico. I am travelling from the UK for surgery with Dr P on 26th June and staying for 20 days.. I am scared of getting lumps and Nadia recommends post op massage. I find it strange the clinic don't offer massga?/
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February 3, 2017
Massage*
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February 3, 2017
Hello! I believe they offer them at the recovery house or the clinic also I was told
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February 3, 2017
Yes thanks,I just looked at my first email from the clinic.. duh me :-/ They do $30 a massage.

I had a mini tummy tuck back in 2014 in Europe , the surgeon didn't advise me and I wasn't aware of the importance of massages post op. I now have some scarring from an untreated seroma! Massages are mega important.
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February 3, 2017
Yes I plan on having at least one a day. I will be there for 4 days then I have a friend that does them at home
February 5, 2017
Marisela.22 how much does your friend charge per massage ?
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February 7, 2017
Hello! Sorry just saw your comment, I think $220 for 6
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February 7, 2017
Marisela.22: your friend offers the massages for that much or in Tijuana with Dr.P?
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January 25, 2017
How exciting..your day is getting closer! I want to get mine over with already lol can't wait to see your results!
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January 25, 2017
Yes me also, just want to get it over with. I will be staying out there until Saturday
February 4, 2017
i'm look at dr.patoja when's your surgery date ?
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February 4, 2017
Hi! I'm scheduled March 14th
March 14, 2017

Is today still your surgery date?  If so good luck!  We'd love an update.

UPDATED FROM Marisela.22
15 days pre

15 days to go....

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Marisela.22
The time is getting closer and I'm starting to freak out! What butt pillow do you ladies recommend?

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February 27, 2017
Omg your day is around the corner!!!! Hope all is good please keep us posted!!!
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February 27, 2017
Girl I know! I'm so scared lol and excited
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February 27, 2017
Are you getting all your stuff ready to go? When are you getting to Tijuana?
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February 27, 2017
Yes, everything is ready to go! We arrive the same day. We are leaving our house at 4am
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February 27, 2017
Do you know what time your surgery is going to be? Where are you located if you don't mind me asking? I know it's a dumb question but are you guys driving in a car or truck/van?
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February 27, 2017
I live in Palmdale, 3 hours away. We are driving my car so I'll take my pillow or lay in back lol
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February 27, 2017
lol I asked because I live in Montclair, CA it's about 2 hrs and 30 mins away, I will most likely take my car as well but I fee like the back seat is small lol I was practicing how I'm going to lay down haha deff let me know how it went your drive back lol
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February 27, 2017
Lmao! What do you drive? I want to but the dr Miami pillow it's about 100 but I think it's worth it
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February 27, 2017
Omg lol I drive a Honda Civic 2015 but idk they are compact cars lol but my husband drives 2016 and it's bigger inside so we might take his car lol. Omg I'm dumb because I bought the booty pillow 5 months ago and than I came across the Miami pillow is that the one that has the back support as well right?
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February 27, 2017
Yes girl that one! We have a 2015 Altima it's pretty big lol
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February 27, 2017
Yeah your car is specious inside! Lucky, I might sell it and buy the dr.Miami pillow I should of waited.
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February 27, 2017
Yes girl I think it's way better just because it has back support. $120 with shipping lol how much was yours?
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February 27, 2017
I think I paid 80 or 90.. Ima sell it on offered up and buy the one you have, also because I work in an office environment.
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March 1, 2017
Yes that's why I need that one. I work in a office and need to be comforts
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March 1, 2017
Sorry comfortable
UPDATED FROM Marisela.22
8 days pre

Met Dr. Pantoja yesterday for the first time! 8 days to go!

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Marisela.22
Met Pantoja yesterday and let me just say he is the sweetest ever! Kept it real and made me feel so comfortable! Got my labs done and surgery paid...8 days to go!

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March 9, 2017
You can pay your surgery in advance?
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March 9, 2017
I paid $500 3 months ago to lock my date and last Saturday I took the cash. I believe you can
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March 10, 2017
Hi,I have paid a deposit to go to this surgeon,but I am finding the RH prices way over the top . I am from the UK and I see that for Mexico the costs from $100-$200 per night!! I don't see how one person can be charged that amount. Then when you ask for the minimum days, they say 'so you will have to pay the $200' .. Rip off in my eyes. I just do not know what to do now. I am travelling in June so getting closer to the trip and I do not want to feel so stressed out about such a simple thing as a RH facility. I know I need to stay for at least 20 days,so the clinic can monitor my recovery..Personal choice.. Has anyone gone the non RH house route and can you recommended places? I am so close to cancelling, and booking somewhere in Colombia/surgeon..as they don't charge so much for RH .. But this surgeon is my preferred choice!

I read so many good reviews about Dr Panjota,but now I have paid my deposit I feel I am totally on my own :-/.. It will be my first time going long haul and I am begining to dread the the trip. The clinic doesn't offer pick up from the border,which I thought they did!
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March 10, 2017
Hello! Getting a cab is the easiest way I think. It's about $5 to pick you up and take you there. Recovery houses are pricy I decided to come home the next day because it would of added $600 more to my total. Dr Pantoja is a sweetheart I know he's the right choice. I hope it all works out for you. Maybe a hotel?