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The Best Plastic Surgeon. I Won't Recommend Anyone Else - Cali, CO
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Dr. Carlos Recio is one of the top plastic...
WORTH IT$3,500
Dr. Carlos Recio is one of the top plastic surgeons in Colombia. Well accredited and member of respected plastic surgery associations. He did on me a liposculpture: torso, (back and front), arms, legs with fat transfer to the buttocks. I am very happy with the results. The incisions he made were very small lines, almost unrecognizable which to me was very important. I have seen horrible big holes' incisions made by other surgeons. Dr. Recio took 6 hours with me during surgery. He is very thorough, he takes his time and doesn't rush. I told him what I wanted but he was honest and told me my expectations weren't realistic according to the shape of my body. The shape of my body looks much better. The shape of my buttocks were saggy, squared and flat, now they are rounded and lifted. I wish the buttocks would have remained bigger but the majority of the fat that was transferred, my body reabsorbed it, so they weren't as big as I wanted but they are now rounded and lifted, and I'm happy with that. My torso and arms look much better, and by staying away from carbs and sugars, I've been able to maintain good weight and good shape.
Sorry I don't have pictures to show before and after, but I recommend this surgeon 100%!! He is a great person, great doctor, and his staff are very professional and friendly.
I would suggest though, to get lymphatic drainage here in the U.S by someone properly trained, unfortunately in Colombia, they don't know how to do real lymphatic drainage. I can tell you this because I'm a massage therapist and certified lymphedema therapist in Florida (located in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale) and trained in manual lymphatic drainage. Also, beware of people that push the fluids and blood out of the incisions! that's not lymphatic drainage and that's dangerous. Dr. Recio doesn't allow that to be done on his patients. Other thing that makes him a wonderful surgeon and knows what it's good and what's not good!
See no further and do your surgery with Dr. Recio in Cali, Colombia. You won't be disappointed.
Sorry I don't have pictures to show before and after, but I recommend this surgeon 100%!! He is a great person, great doctor, and his staff are very professional and friendly.
I would suggest though, to get lymphatic drainage here in the U.S by someone properly trained, unfortunately in Colombia, they don't know how to do real lymphatic drainage. I can tell you this because I'm a massage therapist and certified lymphedema therapist in Florida (located in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale) and trained in manual lymphatic drainage. Also, beware of people that push the fluids and blood out of the incisions! that's not lymphatic drainage and that's dangerous. Dr. Recio doesn't allow that to be done on his patients. Other thing that makes him a wonderful surgeon and knows what it's good and what's not good!
See no further and do your surgery with Dr. Recio in Cali, Colombia. You won't be disappointed.
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July 19, 2016
So pushing fluids through the incisions aren't good? The place where I go said that's the way to get the fluid out AND has even reopened the scars to drain the fluid!
July 20, 2016
No, not good. First, that it's not a real lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage stimulates the lymph to flow faster and drain better through the lymph nodes and then in the circulatory system. Second, pushing fluids out of incisions can cause infections and be counterproductive. Ask them, if it's within their scope to push fluids/blood out of incisions, ask them evidence by their board, they can't provide such evidence. I'm a health care provider myself, a lymphatic drainage therapist. I know what I'm talking about. It's a shame so many unprofessional people are doing this stuff and calling it "lymphatic massage/drainage". Their licenses should be revoked.
May 2, 2017
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March 12, 2017
Hi! How long did you have to stay in Columbia before you could return to the US? Are you still happy with your results?
March 12, 2017
Yes, I'm very happy with the results. Dr. Recio is really an amazing doctor. I stayed 2 weeks after the surgery but I recommend to stay at least 3 weeks, so you can be seen more times by the doctor. Being in an airplane and swollen in a compression garment was very bad experience for me. The low atmospheric pressure in the airplane made me more swollen and I was getting very dizzy and nauseous. I recommend to wait 3 weeks.
March 12, 2017
Thank you so much for your response! I was thinking I was going to be able to leave after a week and a half lol. I guess I have to start looking into places where I could stay. I sent my info to Dr. Juris already so now I'm just waiting to hear back :)
March 13, 2017
Thank you! You should check recovery homes in Cali (where the doctor is located). Is where I stayed at. They have nurses 24/7 and take care of you, and cook for you healthy food. They have people that transport you to the doctor's office and to anywhere you want to go. It's included in the price of staying at their recovery home. Ask the office of Dr. Recio who are they recommending right now for recovery home. :)
UPDATED FROM Anyelina
1 year post
Photos before & after.
These are before & after photos.
Dr. Recio did a great job in shaping better my body and not leaving big holes scars like other surgeons do.
Dr. Recio did a great job in shaping better my body and not leaving big holes scars like other surgeons do.
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June 7, 2016
Fantastic results -- congrats!!!
February 26, 2018
Hi I don't see your pre and post pictures. I got a quote from him and was lower than 3 other surgeons . Your butt description is exactly how I describe mine. Do u mind posting your after pictures to see how he works his magic with squared shape butts, thanks.
Welcome to the community, thank you for sharing your informative review -- so glad to hear you're happy with your results. It's a shame you don't have photos to share, maybe you could share an after one once you get around to taking some.
Awesome -- thank you!