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Heading to Costa Rica for Lower Face & Neck Lift with Dr. Lev

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After months of research, I selected Dr. Alejandro...

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WORTH IT$5,300
After months of research, I selected Dr. Alejandro Lev to do my facelift. At first I was skeptical about going out of the US for surgery. However, I was so impressed by Dr. Lev's work, all the photos I've seen show awesome results, and his patients have written such rave reviews about Dr. Lev and their journey to Costa Rica. My surgery is scheduled for October 13th and I will be in Costa Rica from October 11 until October 29th.
I made contact with Didi, Dr. Lev's US liaison, who has been very helpful. After sending my photos to Didi, she said Dr. Lev recommended a lower facelift and neck lift. I also have a consultation scheduled with Dr. Rubinstein at Prisma Dental for possible veneers. I will be staying at the Verdeza recovery facility for the first 8 days and then I'll be moving to Casa Mercedes for the remaining 11 days.
I've learned so much from reading the reviews of Realself community members and I hope by sharing my experience I will be able to help others who are considering taking this journey. I'm very grateful to be able to connect with other men and women who are supportive. I suspect I'm like many others heading down this road, I've become pretty much obsessed with reading about the journeys of those who have gone before me.
I'm posting pics of just my lower face hoping no one will recognize me because I live in a small community and suspect if people found out I am doing this, they would be judgmental. I have only told my husband. Shortly after I met him about 8 years ago, I told him that I planned to have a facelift someday, so he would not be shocked when the time came. I just turned 59 and the time has come. He has been awesome and very supportive.

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September 8, 2015
what is the difference between Verdeza and Casa Mercedes. How much is each place per day? what does that include. Thanks and good luck. please keep us posted. you appear to be very pretty! do you have an e mail address/website for Dr. lev?
September 8, 2015
Looking forward to your posts!
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September 8, 2015
Excited for you! Your neck appears to be almost as mine was, platysmal bands rearing their ugly selves. 12 weeks out and I'm still thrilles with my results. Although I had a local doc do my work I'd honestly consider a facility like where you're going. Not having had a facility to recoup at was perhaps my only regret but there were none around. I'd also warned my hubby of 10 years since wed married that I would be having a facelift by 60. He was not in agreement until he saw cad drawings of where I was and what I could be that he finally relented. Now he's thrilled with my results for both of us! Can't wait to see your after pics, enjoy Costa Rica, very pretty country.
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September 9, 2015
Thanks! I checked out your review, you look great. Your neck did look like mine. Hopefully mine will look as nice as yours does now.

I have never been to Costa Rica before. I don't think I will see much of it this time so I think I will go back maybe next year with my husband.
September 8, 2015
Like you I have been following people who have travelled to Dr. Lev. I just turned 57 and it is time but probably for more extensive work. Is the number you quoted above just for the surgery itself, or does it include recovery time? I live on a small island outside of the U.S. and we don't have any plastic surgeons practicing here that I would trust. Not enough surgeries for the experience. Good luck in October, I'll be following your journey.
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September 9, 2015
Thanks. It is $5,300 for the surgery, which includes the clinic. Verdeza is $130 per day and Casa Mercedes is $85 per day. Both include food and rides to doctor appointments.
September 9, 2015
Keep us posted. I've been looking at Dr Lev's work for months now. I think he's going to be my guy too when I finally decide to commit. Good luck. I look forward to your story.
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September 9, 2015
Thank you!
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2 days pre

And away we go!

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I'm flying out today, arriving in CR tomorrow. I have consult with Dr. Rubinstein at Prisma Dental Monday morning, October 12 and Dr. Lev In the afternoon. Surgery scheduled for Tuessay, Oct 13. I'm feeling good and looking forward to the journey.

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October 10, 2015
Awesome!!! Can't wait to see results!!! Thanks so much for inviting us to share this journey.Xx
October 10, 2015
Best wishes for your treatments! How exciting! Sounds like a wonderful adventure. You are goi g to look fabulous! Good luck!
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October 11, 2015
Thanks, I've been following you and you look great.
October 11, 2015
We are all here for you!
October 10, 2015
Good Luck. I'm rooting for you. Can't wait to follow your progress! Vaya con Dios.
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October 11, 2015
Gracias!
October 11, 2015
have a wonderful and happy journey....we are all sending you well wishes and smooth sailing.....
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October 11, 2015
Thanks. I'm at LAX. So far so good.
October 11, 2015
Thinking of you and wishing you all my best. Thank you for sharing with us.
I greatly appreciate it!
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October 11, 2015
Thanks!
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1 day pre

Safe & Sound in CR

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My trip to CR went off without a hitch. I flew out at 2 pm yesterday and arrived in CR a little before noon today. Carlos from Verdeza was waiting at the airport for me. Everyone here at Verdeza has been very friendly and it is a nice new facility. I have 9 am consult at Prisma Dental and 4 pm consult with Dr. Lev. tomorrow. I'm really looking forward to meeting Dr. Lev. I've heard so many great things about him. I think I'm going to pack it in early tonight, pretty whipped out. Good Night.

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October 11, 2015
can't wait to see still undecided between DR. Lev and the Dr. Argüello
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October 12, 2015
I think both docs are great. I've been following JacqE and she had awesome results from Dr. Arguello. I'll document and post my progress.
October 12, 2015
Wishing you all the very best in every way. I'm yet to muster up the courage. My lower face seems similar to yours so will be keeping track.
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October 14, 2015
Thanks for the well wishes. Everything is going good so far. I'm continue to post pics.
October 12, 2015
Good luck! Can't wait to see your outcome!
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October 14, 2015
Thank you. I'll keep you posted.
October 13, 2015
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I'm following your journey closely because next week will be my turn. I see Dr lev on Monday. If you remember tell Dr lev, Mrs Smith says Hello.
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October 14, 2015
Thanks. I will see Dr. Lev tomorrow and say hi for you.