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Going to Costa Rica to Turn Back Time!! Facelift with Dr Arguello on November 2!! - Costa Rica, CR
UPDATED FROM lauradelaney1
1 year post
Day six
lauradelaney1December 3, 2016
WORTH IT$13,000
This is my last day in Costa Rica. Sad to leave but so thrilled with the results of my lip lift so far. The swelling continues to subside and no pain at all. As I have read in this site, swelling moves around every day. Sometimes cheeks, even jawline. Nose is definitely swollen as well as my pores look bigger..but trying to be patient with the healing..going through the facelift I am all to familiar with actually how long the healing process takes so yes patience..
Dr Arguello is taking the stitches out tomorrow..not many doctors would be so kind to go to the office on a Sunday but really didn't want to have stitches removed by another doctor so I am meeting him in the office before going to the airport..feeling gratitude for sure.
Dr Arguello is taking the stitches out tomorrow..not many doctors would be so kind to go to the office on a Sunday but really didn't want to have stitches removed by another doctor so I am meeting him in the office before going to the airport..feeling gratitude for sure.
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UPDATED FROM lauradelaney1
1 year post
Day 2
lauradelaney1December 1, 2016
The swelling began this morning..very happy with the red lip show and the new size of my philtrum..about 12 mm
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December 1, 2016
The other added bonus is my lip lines are gone! After trying fillers and Botox to no avail they are successfully eradicated. They annoyed me more than anything on my face so very happy !
December 1, 2016
Are you having other surgery done besides the lip lift? Weren't you thinking about a breast reduction? Your lip lift looks really good so far. I have had a lip lift and it really makes a difference. Don't be too disappointed if the lip lines come back. You are really swollen and that makes a lot of lines disappear temporarily, unless you had fillers there.
December 2, 2016
Yes I originally had intended to have a breast reduction but had to have surgery for an autoimmune disease 3 weeks ago and I just didn't think I wanted to deal with any extensive recovery. I am really liking the lip lift thus far, I think it helps to balance my face. Yeah I hear you about the lip lines. I actually just got back from a dermatologist here in Costa Rica, someone Dr Arguello recommended. I want to have CO2 laser to get rid of any lines on my face including the lip lines if they do come back. I had an estimate with a doctor at home ..for face and chest she quoted $3500. His quote was $650. I am very excited, I know it will make a big difference. I also showed him my befores..he kept looking at my pic then my face..he said you look like a different person now..that I do..lol
So probably coming back in Feb or March..have to wait til this heals first.
December 4, 2016
Well that is different. The CO2 laser will get rid of the lip lines. The recovery is a [RS bleep] but oh so worth it.
December 1, 2016
You look so great...love the improvement. Wow, I'm stunned.....I can now see why you wanted to do the lift. Wait until everything heals.......that man of yours will be delighted too!
December 1, 2016
Thanks so much hun!! Yes loving the bigger lips..I will need some more filler on lower lip to even things out but going to wait til more healing done. Sent my man the new pics..he is pleasantly pleased. Don't think he quite understands why I need to do this but ya know..he is a guy..lol
I watched Dr Arguello on morning TV this morning with the maid who was cleaning my room...lol..of course her response was muy guapo!! Lol..yes but good thing he is as good a doctor as he is handsome!! We definitely have proven that for sure.
December 2, 2016
Yes we have. He is wonderful. I'm just sorry that some others don't feel they got good results with him. I don't know why there was a difference but some just don't take into account how well (or not!) they heal or how much time it can take for everything to settle down. I certainly didn't realize that. I'm still changing. It's funny cuz I was concerned about a bit of laxity at first too but as time goes by I'm getting better. I think most will improve with time too. It's just too bad they continue to insist he deliberately set out to cause harm. We know that is not the case, nor will it ever be with him. He truly cares and always strives to do his best. I'm so glad you're having a good time in CR. Still wish I was there with you. Maybe next time!!!!
December 3, 2016
Yeah I can honestly say Linda it was at the full year mark that I have really seen the final results. For awhile I wasn't sure if I liked my eyes but now I love them. I will love them even more after the laser..lol..just takes time and patience. Honestly the pain from the brow lift lasted 5 months and still have numbness on the top of my head that is most likely there to stay. But I would do that procedure again in a heartbeat because it probably made the most difference on my face. No pain no gain when it comes to plastic surgery is true.Same with the laser..I know I can have chemical peels or non ablative laser which is more gentle and less pain but I have come this far just want the icing on the cake. Ah the world of plastic surgery..not for the faint of heart as they say. :)
December 2, 2016
I have emailed his office at least six times and have not gotten any response at all! Your results are amazing and so it is truly frustrating that I cannot get anyone to even acknowledge my inquiries!
December 2, 2016
Wow Hun! You look amazing even when swollen! Lol I DO see another youthful change which I didn't know was possible. Nothing was mentioned in my quote about me needing a lip lift, but would consider it if I needed it for sure after seeing your results! Please keep us posted. Thankyou.
December 3, 2016
Thanks hun..yes so very pleased..I have come to realize also having the outcome you want is all about balance. While I was so pleased with my facelift I could see the mouth/lips needed more improvement. I didn't even know about lip lifts until I saw them on this site and saw what a difference it made to the face. I had what I call the typical old lady mouth..thinning lips and an elongated philtrum..signs of aging unfortunately. But fortunately fixable. I studied many many lip lifts, learned what I liked and what I didn't want. Dr Arguello was very honest with me..with lift lips sometimes he sees a major transformation in the lips and other times not so much..mostly depends on genetics and mouth structure. I always wondered why I saw some amazing results but then very very subtle results with the same doctor. He said he will not know the final outcome until surgery was completed. I was awake during surgery so when I heard Dr Arguello say Laura you got what you wanted such a relief..so happy!
December 3, 2016
Hi Laura, I am so happy to see you are doing great. How long will the CO2 laser treatment take? I am thinking about it for my lips lines as well, I am one of those rare case botox resistent so there is nothing else I can do about my wrinkles.Also, could you provide the name of the dermatologist? Does dr Arguello do fat transfer? Thanks a lot
December 3, 2016
Hi honey!! How are you? Think about you often since our surgeries were so close together. It is hard to believe the year mark has come and gone. The CO2 laser..I think he said it would take about an hour or hour and a half. His name is Dr Eduardo Arias and he is located in Avenida de Escazu in San Jose. I was really impressed by him and since I already had a couple of consults in the US I knew he was knowledgeable about lasers. Dr Arguello does do fat transfers but have not had one done myself..I had fillers to the temples this time and what a difference that made..again balance to the face. Are you thinking of having more treatments done? Are you happy with your results?
UPDATED FROM lauradelaney1
1 year post
Lip Lift
lauradelaney1November 30, 2016
I arrived in Costa Rica on Thanksgiving morning..so happy to be back in this beautiful country. I am staying at Hotel Cristina because decided it was not necessary to stay at a recover center for relatively minor procedure..I have a 2 bedroom suite with buffet breakfast for $75 a night. I am enjoying my stay this far and have been taking Uber's around the city..such a deal.
I had my pre op visit with Dr Arguello and Dr Arce on Friday..we went over the procedure, what to expect..Dr Arce took the before pics..not as bad as last year before the facelift..lol..Got all my Botox done ( about half the price as the US and Dr Arguello is an amazing injector..) I have had so many so called professionals screw it up over the years. Anyway..
Dr Arguello did the measurements for the lip lift..he said probably removing 7 to 9 mm. My philtrum was 20.
I arrived at Clinica Unibe at 7am on Monday the 28th. Got all the paperwork done and was ready for the surgery at 9 am. So comforting to see Dr Arguello's face, took any fears away that I had.
Surgery lasted about an hour, including fillers for temples and lips and he also fixed a scar that I had previously that had widened a bit. The nurses were all commenting after the surgery..Que linda..made me feel so good. I stayed for about an hour at the clinic after the procedure and then headed home. The Uber driver asked me if I was a student at the university??? ..lol..Told Arguello this morning when he checked in on me.."you have truly made this one of the best years of my life" I am so so grateful to him.
I had my pre op visit with Dr Arguello and Dr Arce on Friday..we went over the procedure, what to expect..Dr Arce took the before pics..not as bad as last year before the facelift..lol..Got all my Botox done ( about half the price as the US and Dr Arguello is an amazing injector..) I have had so many so called professionals screw it up over the years. Anyway..
Dr Arguello did the measurements for the lip lift..he said probably removing 7 to 9 mm. My philtrum was 20.
I arrived at Clinica Unibe at 7am on Monday the 28th. Got all the paperwork done and was ready for the surgery at 9 am. So comforting to see Dr Arguello's face, took any fears away that I had.
Surgery lasted about an hour, including fillers for temples and lips and he also fixed a scar that I had previously that had widened a bit. The nurses were all commenting after the surgery..Que linda..made me feel so good. I stayed for about an hour at the clinic after the procedure and then headed home. The Uber driver asked me if I was a student at the university??? ..lol..Told Arguello this morning when he checked in on me.."you have truly made this one of the best years of my life" I am so so grateful to him.
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November 30, 2016
Hi Laura - so happy for you. It's so good to do something for yourself. Can't wait to see the pics once the injection sites calm down. Please keep in touch. Have a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! I have butterflies with my flight to CR coming up this Sunday!
December 1, 2016
Hi Maureen..thank you so much! Happy holidays to you as well. I am so excited to follow your journey..you will be in good hands. Of course can't say enough good things about Dr Arguello and Dr Arce..I have been more than satisfied every step of the way as you know..I went to a plastic surgeon near my house for possible laser when I return. Told her what I had done. She said she was going to yell at me for going to Costa Rica but said his work was so good the only thing she had to say was don't tell anyone in my waiting room where you had your facelift. .lol..you I am sure will feel the same way hun. So happy for you!!
November 30, 2016
I am so happy for you Laura and hope to be heading back to CR soon. It would be so comforting to see Dr. A's sweet face in the operating room. He is such a gem. I know your results will be amazing and you're gonna be so happy once everything heals. You just can't get any better, hun. Much love..LindaM
December 1, 2016
Hi my dear Linda!! Wish you were here with me ..ya know..I am sitting in the lobby of Verdeza as we speak. I am going to have coffee with one of the nurses that took care of me during my facelift.
I have wanted this lip lift for a long time..so happy I was able to make this happen. I am already happy with what I see but know it will be awhile before the bruising and swelling go down for the final result..I will update for sure. Very excited for your next adventure to Costa Rica and our favorite doctors hun.
November 30, 2016
I am so excited to see your result!!!
December 1, 2016
Thank you so much!! I am very happy also. The swelling and bruising began this morning. From what I read on this site day 2 and 3 see the most swelling for this procedure so if this is it not bad. Pain is minimal and I have had not problems with eating or sleeping. I will add a pic though
December 1, 2016
Could you please tell us how much the lip lift cost? Thank you!
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