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Buccal Fat Removal
WORTH IT$500
I’ve always kinda had chubby cheeks. I’ve looked that this procedure on and off for a couple years but never pulled the trigger. Well I finally did. From reaching out the surgeon to getting it actually done it was only a 3 week time span. I knew I just needed to go for it or I would chicken out.
Why I went to Mexico:
Here’s my logic. I’m not going under anesthesia, this isn’t a super in depth procedure and the cost difference is staggering. $500 for Mexico vs $3000 in the US. I researched the surgeon, their license, and what people said about the clinic, and decided to go for it. I brought my mom with me for my sanity! Lol
So I drove to San Diego from Las Vegas. Booked a room there for the night before my surgery and planned on crossing the boarder the morning of surgery. I planned on Navigating to the office. Getting it done and leaving.
Lol things didn’t go exactly as planned though. The hotel was ok (Sheraton San Diego). Getting into Mexico was fast! But here’s where the trouble started.. My phone doesn’t work in Mexico and I thought it would (I have Verizon). LUCKILY I took screen shots of how to navigate to the clinic before I got into Mexico. Otherwise I would have been screwed! I got really frustrated because I had added the Mexico feature but my phone just cut off all together and that made my anxiety go through the roof.
I love Tijuana. The culture is amazing and it’s basically like the US. The office was very clean. I was nervous AF. The doctor didn’t have the best bedside manner but that could be just how language transfers differently. He was quick and easy but it did hurt. Not a lot but don’t go into this thinking it’s going to be painless. I have a big pain tolerance and it hurt. The pain is short lived though.
If you travel into Mexico bring a smoothie or go get one right after. Because when we went to leave the wait at the boarder was 3.5 hours! The anesthetic wore off and pain kicked in. I was instructed to not take the pain pills on an empty stomach so I just had to sit there and be in pain for hours until I got to San Diego and got a smoothie.
Doctor:
Very attentive and polite staff. He is nice but very straight to the point. Clinic was clean. Aftercare instructions are very simple and helpful.
Healing:
I started taking the arnica pills days before the surgery and I think that definitely helped. Be prepared to be very swollen and bruised. My bruising only lasted like 4 days but still. Arnica and ice packs are your best friends.
Would I do it again?
Yes. My face is slimmer and I don’t have to contour anymore. I love how it looks and you can’t beat the price! Overall I’m very happy. I’ll post an update 1 month out.
Why I went to Mexico:
Here’s my logic. I’m not going under anesthesia, this isn’t a super in depth procedure and the cost difference is staggering. $500 for Mexico vs $3000 in the US. I researched the surgeon, their license, and what people said about the clinic, and decided to go for it. I brought my mom with me for my sanity! Lol
So I drove to San Diego from Las Vegas. Booked a room there for the night before my surgery and planned on crossing the boarder the morning of surgery. I planned on Navigating to the office. Getting it done and leaving.
Lol things didn’t go exactly as planned though. The hotel was ok (Sheraton San Diego). Getting into Mexico was fast! But here’s where the trouble started.. My phone doesn’t work in Mexico and I thought it would (I have Verizon). LUCKILY I took screen shots of how to navigate to the clinic before I got into Mexico. Otherwise I would have been screwed! I got really frustrated because I had added the Mexico feature but my phone just cut off all together and that made my anxiety go through the roof.
I love Tijuana. The culture is amazing and it’s basically like the US. The office was very clean. I was nervous AF. The doctor didn’t have the best bedside manner but that could be just how language transfers differently. He was quick and easy but it did hurt. Not a lot but don’t go into this thinking it’s going to be painless. I have a big pain tolerance and it hurt. The pain is short lived though.
If you travel into Mexico bring a smoothie or go get one right after. Because when we went to leave the wait at the boarder was 3.5 hours! The anesthetic wore off and pain kicked in. I was instructed to not take the pain pills on an empty stomach so I just had to sit there and be in pain for hours until I got to San Diego and got a smoothie.
Doctor:
Very attentive and polite staff. He is nice but very straight to the point. Clinic was clean. Aftercare instructions are very simple and helpful.
Healing:
I started taking the arnica pills days before the surgery and I think that definitely helped. Be prepared to be very swollen and bruised. My bruising only lasted like 4 days but still. Arnica and ice packs are your best friends.
Would I do it again?
Yes. My face is slimmer and I don’t have to contour anymore. I love how it looks and you can’t beat the price! Overall I’m very happy. I’ll post an update 1 month out.
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UPDATED FROM Briizianna
1 month post
Update almost 2 months out
Overall I’m still very happy. I can totally see a difference and the pain was well worth it. August 21st 2018 Update
Replies (6)
August 24, 2018
I’m glad your doing great! Can you refer the doctor in TJ? I’m so interested in getting it done. Thanks
August 28, 2018
I got mine done for 200
By dr.manuel guerra Cantu in Monterrey, Mx (I’m from there) I traveled from Atlanta and love the results I’m only 2 wks post op. I also got lipo, bbl, breast augmentation and tummy tuck all in the same day. Glad you love your results
August 31, 2018
Thank you although right now I’m a little stressed because I can’t find a doctor that will take my stitches out. I had to return to Georgia for personal reasons and well it’s hard to find anyone that will see me postop for stitch removal here. I know it would be hard because usually they won’t do it unless they were the ones that did surgery.
UPDATED FROM Briizianna
1 month post
Update Almost 2 months out
My results got even better and I’m still very happy with my results. No more sucking in my cheeks
Replies (10)
August 26, 2018
Can you refer your Dr please?
September 2, 2018
The doctor information is at the bottom of the page like every other page or review here.
February 6, 2019
Hello,
I was looking at your photos and you look great! I have already set my appointment for March. I noticed you mentioned you had to wait to have a smoothie till you arrived in San Diego, the Dr. didn't tell you to eat prior to the procedure? I only ask because he told me to do so. Also, I have been wanting to do my nose and I feel once I do this procedure it'll only make my nose look bigger. Do you notice a difference?
February 10, 2019
I don’t remember him telling me to eat but he could have and I just spaced it in all honesty. I was super nervous and stressed so it could have been said. And yeah it definitely thinned my face out a bit and makes my nose stand out a little more. And thank you!
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