Thank You for Giving Me Confidence!

After months of research, I finally reached out to Dr. Rafa because I felt the photos of his work were the best. He was the only surgeon I spoke with who genuinely made me feel heard. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), which causes my skin to be extremely elastic. Dr. Rafa understood the purpose of my breast reconstruction. Unlike other surgeons who relentlessly pushed for implants, he candidly informed me that we would never give me implants. Instead, he would actually slight reduce the size of my breasts to prevent sagging in the future. Initially, I had only considered a breast lift, but during our consultation, I mentioned the possibility of “a little lipo” on my belly. Dr. Rafa was honest about the extensive recovery involved in liposuction and emphasized that he doesn’t perform small, superficial procedures just for the sake of it. After careful consideration, we decided to have another call where I was determined to pursue liposuction 360 and potentially transfer the fat to other areas if it made sense. Once I arrived at his office, I could sense his keen eye for creating a natural and proportionate look. Additionally, him being a Virgo, I knew he would be meticulous in his approach ????. So, I placed my trust in him. It almost felt like he was deliberately trying to set my expectations low, but then he simply exceeded them by delivering an incredible result. My breasts are beautiful, without the need for implants, and my condition didn’t even allow for such a shape as a teenager. I was in tears of joy. Dr. Rafa gave me curves, and although I was initially shocked because I had a boxy shape before, I now have actual hips. I’m only a week out, and I know the swelling will continue to decrease. Liposuction isn’t a pleasant experience; it hurts, but the care and attention provided throughout the process are truly exceptional. Carolina, who also spent the night at the hospital with me, visited my Airbnb every morning to perform lymphatic drainage (ouch!) I also made a few visits to the hospital for ultrasound massages, which made a significant difference. If you’re on the fence about a surgeon, this man is a treasure. Even before my surgery, when I visited the cardiologist, he inquired about the surgeon. When I mentioned Dr. Rafa, he smiled and shared that his wife had undergone breast augmentation with him. Especially with lipo 360, post-operative care plays a crucial role in achieving the desired results. If you’re not in GDL, make sure to arrange post-operative care with someone in your local area who can provide lymphatic massage or other therapeutic treatments to assist with swelling and skin tightening. Also wear your Faja. Will add photos soon ;)