Changed to Alicia Sigler!

June 2014 is my goal date. I contacted Cabral, Baez, Robles, Duran and Yily. I let them know I want lipo, Bbl, facelift, and if possible BL and new implants. I will need a previous TT redone at some point but not this trip. I know thats a lot and I probably will have to go twice. I contacted Cabral through Whatsapp and he got back to me in a day.

He said "thats a lot" and I couldn't do it all at once. I let him know Im in the middle of a weight loss and at 5'7" my weight goal for surgery is 140. Im at 182 right now. I sent him body and face pics. He said I don't need a facelift. He said he would lift my neck and tighten the chin area, I'm happy he didn't just agree to a facelift and I like that he seemed to know straight from the pic what I needed. I am nervous about having face work in the DR because all I read about is fabulous bodies but from some of the replies I got I have the impression patients don't want to share their face pics. Hell, I know I won't!

I also want a subtle bullhorn lip lift. He didn't mention that in any of his replies so I guess when I go there I will see what he has to say. If he doesn't do that procedure I really hope if there is a Dr at Cipla that does he/she will be able to step in and do it for me. Back to his reply - he told me I could get lipo, BBL and the neck/chin lift for $5500.00. I FB, emailed and Whatsapped Duran but haven't heard a peep. Robles and Baez got back asking more questions but I have not heard back from them. Yily got back to me pretty fast and asked for pics. She then replied that I could get lipo, fuller breasts, a TT and I think she said "more facial filler" according to Google translate. Lipo, my jawline and a BBL are my priorities.

Im positive (at this moment) that I want Cabral. He has enough experience that Im comfortable with him doing the face work. I know how people talk about his past but honestly, I'm in the beauty business and the stories I hear about plastic surgeons in my big city are crazy. There was a death with a popular surgeon here a while ago and everything I read, heard about it was how the patient didn't reveal all of his health issues and it wasn't the Drs fault. I've seen lopsided infected boobs and horrible facelifts. Ive never seen what I can call beautiful work here. I really think the Drs here are panicked about patients leaving the country for affordable, great work. Thats the only thing I have to say about Cabrals newsworthiness.

I think Im going to want to stay at Cipla. Haven't read great things about it but Im most likely going by myself, I don't speak a word of Spanish and if Im carrying cash I don't want to be sashaying around the city with thousands in my pocket. Im blonde and fair too and my looks would scream "surgery tourist!" I messaged Cabral again and asked him if I was healing well if it would be possible to do the BL and implants a few days later. He probably thinks Im nuts for asking because he hasn't gotten back on that. He already told me I couldn't do everything at once. Whether Im thin or heavy My body is straight up and down. No waist, no hips, no butt. When I hit about 150 lbs. I'll message him with another pic asking if I should stop my weight loss so I have something for the BBL. I don't want a big one, I just want a nice curve! Will update with pics when my time gets closer. Good luck everyone!

I think Cabral's work is fantastic and as many messages as he gets I really appreciate that he responds so fast and his messages are completely legible. I'm a little freaked out that Im reading its first come first serve with him. I am not an aggressive person and I can't imagine being in a room with a bunch of girls wanting his next "spot". I want to send a deposit to my surgeon and know that I'm going to have my procedure that day.

Its really hard for me to be away from work and from home ( Im sure thats the case with all of us) and I don't want to waste one single day. My perfect situation would be to get on a 6 AM flight to the DR, go straight to clinic for BW and any other testing, and Boom - jump on the table! I also wish I could see just a bit of his face work although he was very matter of fact with exactly what I would need as opposed to what I asked for.

And then there's Contreras. His work is beautiful and I've found evidence of great face work too. He replied quickly and had good ideas. He hasn't replied to my last message yet so I hope I didn't scare him with my long list!

And then theres that blood clot (oh yeah, that!) I had a DVT in my calf about 5 years ago when I was going through IVF. I was on the pill and it was my 4th year of trying so I was so pumped up with drugs full of estrogen ( a big trigger of DVT's ). It was treated but as soon as I find my surgeon Im going to have to tell him I want to bring my own portable DVT pump if they don't have them. It wraps around your leg and squeezes your calf so blood keeps moving instead of pooling so your less likely to get a clot. Then I'll have to mention that I need blood thinners right away. I hope I don't scare them away! I've had elective and necessary surgeries before with no problem but I want to be very careful. Pretty sure Im going to have to fly out a few times to get everything I want done. Im exhausted from stalking reviews first thing when I wake up, in-between, and right before I go to sleep! Night all -

Im worried about getting face work in the DR. Not because I don't think they can do it but because they can't be bothered with answering more then a few questions. I have too much to do for one trip so Im thinking facework, BA, BL in Mexico.

Ive been emailing Dr Caloca in Tijuana. He has great reviews and has been super specific with answering my questions and adding his thoughts too.I also like the fact that I can fly to San Diego and have a car take me right to his office. So far my quote with him for neck, (his idea) mid facelift, upper eyelids, bullhorn lip lift (woot woot!) BL and BA is 11,500. I don't think he does BBL's and really, who can beat the DR's lipo and BBL? So I would have to do the BBL and lipo later.

I would end up spending twice as much as doing everything in DR, probably 15,000 total instead of 8'ish for DR only but I want my questions answered! I have seen too many awful face jobs that my clients paid 30,000 + for. If its bad the eyes are round, the mouth gets wide and they can look like a snake from the side. No Thank You! With Caloca I could have a set appointment and know exactly what I will spend. He also said if I had to I could stay four nights then fly home. He doesn't advise that but I just can't be away for long. Is it crazy to take my own stitches out? I read that a lot of girls do? I could ask someone I know that is a nurse but that would start some gossip.

I wish DR Drs would be more specific and receptive to questions. I really want Cabral or Contreras for lipo and BBL. Im concerned because Im reading too much about how you get screwed and are asked to pay more for BW, everything if you look American and don't speak Spanish. Im thinking about getting a language DVD for my lovely 90 minute commute to work!