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Future Medina Doll, Feb 2017 (Implants + Lipo/BBL)
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After searching through sooooo many RS reviews,...
Pursuit _of_CurvesSeptember 24, 2016
WORTH IT$5,850
After searching through sooooo many RS reviews, Instagram profiles and google searches, I have decided to go with Dra. Medina in the Dominican Republic. My primary concern was SAFETY!! I want to look good and snatched, but not at the cost of my life. So I was so delighted to see that Dra Medina has been certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeon (international member). Her office's consultation and payment process was pretty straightforward. After answering a few medical questions on her website, I received an email about a day later, requesting pictures and more medical history information.
After replying to that email, the office sent me a quote back about a day later. I requested a quote for a replacement of my current breast implants and a full BBL. I of course gave it some more thought and decided to make the decision in moving forward. I had to make a $500 deposit into a Bank of America account (I believe it was her husband's bank account ) to secure my date of February 2017
This price included a 10 day stay at her recovery house. Along with the quote, her office sent me all of the pertinent information about the items that were not included within the quote. Things like medications, additional testing, and the recommended lymphatic massages. She in her office were very very thorough!
Nervous and excited… I will keep posting updates.
After replying to that email, the office sent me a quote back about a day later. I requested a quote for a replacement of my current breast implants and a full BBL. I of course gave it some more thought and decided to make the decision in moving forward. I had to make a $500 deposit into a Bank of America account (I believe it was her husband's bank account ) to secure my date of February 2017
This price included a 10 day stay at her recovery house. Along with the quote, her office sent me all of the pertinent information about the items that were not included within the quote. Things like medications, additional testing, and the recommended lymphatic massages. She in her office were very very thorough!
Nervous and excited… I will keep posting updates.
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UPDATED FROM Pursuit _of_Curves
3 months pre
Deposit made,confirmation received, flight booked
Pursuit _of_CurvesNovember 17, 2016
2/23/2017 it is!
Replies (12)
January 12, 2017
hey how are you? from where you are flying and what day you leaving? im leaving february 19 2017 from JFK new york.
February 28, 2017
I'm new to all of this, how are you ladies paying for surgery?
February 28, 2017
I paid cash. But some surgeons (including Medina) accept debit and credit. A fee may be charged
February 28, 2017
Im also paying cash, saved up worked extra hours plus im using some of my tax return money.
February 28, 2017
Yep. It's nearly half the price down here so saving the cash was a lot more attainable for me
March 1, 2017
Do you pay for the recovery home stay the same time you pay or your surgery? Thanks for your help!
March 1, 2017
You would pay for your RH separate from your surgery costs; and Visage of grace RH is not affiliated with Dra Medina. However Dra Medina's office can set up your stay with one of their preferred RHs. But after doing my research, and based on my personal preferences I chose to go with Visage of Grace.
April 25, 2017
Pursuit_of_curves how did you book your flight, if you don't mind sharing? Did you book regular economy going & first class on ur return?
April 25, 2017
I booked regular economy going, and originally chose comfort class coming back on Delta. But I didn't realize that comfort class( at least for the seat I chose) was near the emergency exit. So I ended up moving voluntarily, to a regular economy seat on my way back. It was SOOOO uncomfortable. But I would definitely choose first class on my way back in hindsight
UPDATED FROM Pursuit _of_Curves
5 days post
Pre-Op to 1 day POST OP
Pursuit _of_CurvesFebruary 25, 2017
Pre-Op
I actually did it! I have to admit that I was scared coming down to a foreign country, to to receive plastic surgery, by myself ????. Though my family and friends begged to come with me, I 1) hate putting people "out" 2) wanted to embark on this surgery journey without judgement and hesitation based upon their fears about this whole process in a foreign (non-English speaking) country. However, from start to finish, my fears and hesitations lessened as the days and hours to my surgery date approached.
On several occasions prior to my surgery date, Dra Medina's office contacted me to confirm my date, to answer my numerous questions and to coordinate my driver and ensure I had a recovery house. Additionally, the recovery house is chose (Visage of Grace) was also in contact with me. The owner has been very helpful in coordinating my stay in the DR. Literally anything I asked, she answered, including what to bring, tips on getting my hemo levels up and things to do once I'm strong enough to venture out for a little me time.
Once I arrived, the language barrier is really the only "issue" I faced. But I'd taken a few years of Spanish in school, made sure to download the Google translator app, and made sure use common sense and context clues. Upon my arrival, I was transported to Dra Medina's office for lab testing, a quick mental evaluation, and to make my payment. Then I had a day of rest before my surgery. On the day of the surgery, I had to arrive super early (6am), and was made to fill out more paperwork, receive another mental exam, and to actually talk to Dra Medina about my expectations vs hers. Dra Medina was VERY realistic in her expectations of my outcome. Since I had surgery not too long ago, she couldn't find much fat to pull from (this is my round 2). She advised me that she would try to pull fat from my thighs and abdominal area and would try to fill my hip indentions (the bane of my existence) . She couldn't find much in my back and arms either; explaining that what I thought was fat was actually just extra skin and muscle. So I was kind of bummed about that. And since I was there, we discussed swapping out my Saline implants for Gummy/silicone implants; going from under the muscle natural to over the muscle high profile. Tho I was a little surprised by her expectations, I trust her judgement. From there, she marked me up and I waited for my turn in line.
Post-Op
So far, so good. I spent a full day at Medina's surgery center recovering and now I'm back at the recovery house. I have some pain and discomfort. Swelling has kicked in, but the lymphatic massages (I will get 1 daily) should help. The staff has been great in helping me get thru my first day. And I know, as the days pass, it will get a little easier as the swelling and pain subside.
I actually did it! I have to admit that I was scared coming down to a foreign country, to to receive plastic surgery, by myself ????. Though my family and friends begged to come with me, I 1) hate putting people "out" 2) wanted to embark on this surgery journey without judgement and hesitation based upon their fears about this whole process in a foreign (non-English speaking) country. However, from start to finish, my fears and hesitations lessened as the days and hours to my surgery date approached.
On several occasions prior to my surgery date, Dra Medina's office contacted me to confirm my date, to answer my numerous questions and to coordinate my driver and ensure I had a recovery house. Additionally, the recovery house is chose (Visage of Grace) was also in contact with me. The owner has been very helpful in coordinating my stay in the DR. Literally anything I asked, she answered, including what to bring, tips on getting my hemo levels up and things to do once I'm strong enough to venture out for a little me time.
Once I arrived, the language barrier is really the only "issue" I faced. But I'd taken a few years of Spanish in school, made sure to download the Google translator app, and made sure use common sense and context clues. Upon my arrival, I was transported to Dra Medina's office for lab testing, a quick mental evaluation, and to make my payment. Then I had a day of rest before my surgery. On the day of the surgery, I had to arrive super early (6am), and was made to fill out more paperwork, receive another mental exam, and to actually talk to Dra Medina about my expectations vs hers. Dra Medina was VERY realistic in her expectations of my outcome. Since I had surgery not too long ago, she couldn't find much fat to pull from (this is my round 2). She advised me that she would try to pull fat from my thighs and abdominal area and would try to fill my hip indentions (the bane of my existence) . She couldn't find much in my back and arms either; explaining that what I thought was fat was actually just extra skin and muscle. So I was kind of bummed about that. And since I was there, we discussed swapping out my Saline implants for Gummy/silicone implants; going from under the muscle natural to over the muscle high profile. Tho I was a little surprised by her expectations, I trust her judgement. From there, she marked me up and I waited for my turn in line.
Post-Op
So far, so good. I spent a full day at Medina's surgery center recovering and now I'm back at the recovery house. I have some pain and discomfort. Swelling has kicked in, but the lymphatic massages (I will get 1 daily) should help. The staff has been great in helping me get thru my first day. And I know, as the days pass, it will get a little easier as the swelling and pain subside.
Replies (7)
February 27, 2017
After you have had surgery once, how long in between can you have surgery again?
February 27, 2017
I waited a full year and 1 month. But I think some doctors say you can come back after six months
April 4, 2017
Does anyone know a safe way to send the deposit to Dr. Medina? I was told to send it thru Banco Popular Dominicana but there aren't any where I live. So I tryed going to Bank of America with the info I got from one the gals here on Real self. When the lady at the bank put the accout # in she said it didn't exist...go figure. So I messaged Medina thru wats app. I haven't heard back yet.. I'm nervous & pissed at the same time.
April 4, 2017
Just wait for a reply. There should be a Bank of America Acct number to deposit it into
April 5, 2017
A soon to be medina doll i follow on youtube said she no longer accepts deposits to the bank of america account. I don't know the details of how you send it but i think she said you wire the money.
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