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Decided to Go to Costa Rica and Drs. Arguello and Arce... - Costa Rica
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I have been looking through all of the before and...
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I have been looking through all of the before and after pictures for months now and have made my decision! I figure if I'm going to get work done (facelift, CO2 laser treatment for lines and wrinkles, blasphemy, and a breast lift/revisions), I might as well do it in a lovely country and travel to another country to do so! Dr. Arguello has 5 star ratings and his work is phenomenal based on the pictures on Real Self. Believe it or not, I used to be and feel attractive...now I just feel old, saggy and VERY UNATTRACTIVE!!! I used to turn men's heads but now they don't even look or if they do, they immediately turn away. I have been wanting to do this for years now and now that I'm retired and have all of the time in the world to do something like this...I'M GOING FOR IT AND SO EXCITED!!!
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UPDATED FROM dixonde
2 months pre
Date set, airfare booked and excited already!!!
Well Dr. Arce and I finally decided on a date that works for all of us ???? I all be arriving in Costa Rica on 7/24, appt with Drs. Arguello and Arce on 7/25 and 1st surgery on 7/27! I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!!! TWO MONTHS WILL FEEL LIKE A LIFETIME...Will keep you updated where I'll be staying and hopefully I can meet those of you having surgery at the same time????
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May 28, 2016
Yes right now it seems like a lifetime away. Before you know it , it will be here. I was the same way, just going crazy waiting but now I'm one month post op. I can't believe it. You will be so happy with your results.
May 30, 2016
Did you set up everything through the office/Dr. Arce? Any language difficulties?
May 31, 2016
Both doctors speak English so language isn't a problem. Dr. Arce will do all the scheduling.
June 1, 2016
I set everything up through emailing Dr. Arce. We finally spoke on the phone on Sunday and he speaks very good English! Don't worry, you'll be fine communicating with them.
April 15, 2022
I can't wait for your trip to begin either. I wish to go to have work done there too. Can please share with me his Contact info? Thanks.
UPDATED FROM dixonde
2 months pre
Want CO2 laser resurfacing done 2 after FL.
Can anyone refer me to a great Dr. to perform regular CO2 laser resurfacing in San Jose or nearby?
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May 28, 2016
I know of a great surgeon in Orange County, CA, but probably too far for you.
You will have MAJOR down time with regular CO2 laser, about 7-9 days with fractional CO2 laser. With my O.C surgeon, I think you only need fractional. Still an ordeal, and painful after, (you are under anesthesia during), but bearable and worth the results. I had mine done on April 27th, and still pink. This is a good sign. It means that collagen is forming.
You will have MAJOR down time with regular CO2 laser, about 7-9 days with fractional CO2 laser. With my O.C surgeon, I think you only need fractional. Still an ordeal, and painful after, (you are under anesthesia during), but bearable and worth the results. I had mine done on April 27th, and still pink. This is a good sign. It means that collagen is forming.
May 30, 2016
I am so glad that I had it done. My face looks airbrushed now. I go for my 4th follow up appt with my surgeon next week.
May 30, 2016
Thanks again...I read a horror story yesterday about someone who had a treatment on her eyes...it looked horrible but I think it was a regular CO2 treatment. I felt so bad for her.
I am glad you are doing well and are happy! I will probably end up getting fractional CO2 treatment.
I am glad you are doing well and are happy! I will probably end up getting fractional CO2 treatment.
May 30, 2016
The main thing is to select the right surgeon. It is usually not the treatment that causes the horror stories, it is usually the surgeon. And follow the after care instructions exactly as directed.
May 30, 2016
Imam going to throw in here....I had full face CO2 years ago, had a great surgeon and it was a great outcome. But....it was a rough recovery, caused a lot of swelling which I can't imagine on top of a facelift, or soon after. CO2 is intense! That said, my friend who had it done the same time had an easier time of it. I had pretty deep acne scars. Best of luck and pick a REALLY experienced surgeon.!
May 30, 2016
Fractional CO2 laser isn't easy either, so I can't even imagine full CO2 !!! Luckily I did not need that.
The UV index in Southern California is 9 today, so I am waiting until dusk to take out my trash and go jogging. You have to be very careful after one of these treatments.
The UV index in Southern California is 9 today, so I am waiting until dusk to take out my trash and go jogging. You have to be very careful after one of these treatments.
May 30, 2016
Thank you all for your advice. I will consider everything thoroughly before I make a decision .
June 2, 2016
What if anything did you find out about CO2 resurfacing in Costa Rica? I could not find much.
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Best of luck! Melinda