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Melanated Mermaid, working on the best version of ME, Lipo + TT - Dominican Republic, DO

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I'm a Southern Belle living the Cali Life, always...

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I'm a Southern Belle living the Cali Life, always been the "Cute but Chubby" friend with the gorgeous face but mediocre physique, BUT ALL of that is about to change. I need my inner beautiful to be reflected on the outside as well. I'm currently working out and living a lo-carb lifestyle to get to a healthy and safe weight before my planned surgery date in possibly January or February 2017

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Fatima Almonte, MD

Fatima Almonte, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.6 | 660 Reviews
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July 11, 2016
Good luck! I'm seeing Dr. Yily in early January and would like to lose 30 lbs before then myself so I understand where you're coming from.
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July 11, 2016
Thanks beautiful, we can do this! I look forward to watching your journey!
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July 11, 2016
Same to you!
July 11, 2016
Hey Im trying to set a date around that time as well January or feburary but I really dont know how to go on about it... any pointers...
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July 11, 2016
Many of the Dolls I follow recommend working through a surgery coordinator. I'm biases a little and would also recommend that as that's what I do for a living, I'm a surgery coordinator for an ENT Surgeon. The only reason I would recommend this as opposed to emailing Dra. Duran directly is that you can get a more expeditious response. The doctors lives are extremely busy and in between providing exceptional patient care, they have to try and balance life and take care of families as they are people too. It does cost you an extra fee of about $200 to work through a coordinator but if timeliness is something you value, then they are your best bet. I emailed info@surgicoordinator.com and got a response within 48 hours. You can email Dra. Duran at hilarioplasticsurg@gmail.com BUT all the Dolls suggest following it up with a phone call to the office the same day. Phone # 809-565-5348 or 809-331-5050 ext. 212 are the #s on Dra. Duran's instagram.
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July 11, 2016
Sorry for such a long response, hope it's helpful. AND BTW, I'm not recommending or promoting surgicoordinator.com over any of the other coordinators, there are others, I just know that they do work with Dra.Duran
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July 11, 2016
Welcome to RS!!!
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July 11, 2016
Thanks beautiful!
July 12, 2016
I too will be having surgery with Dr. Duran as well. I have recently lost 15 lbs so far and my BMI is way within the range needed. Losing a little weight is always a good choice.
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July 14, 2016
True, its about being healthy as well as FINE af too, right? LOL.
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July 14, 2016
Hey hun, will you be traveling alone, staying at a recovery house? I'm looking to book for feb 6 God willing they have that date available. I'm looking for a surgery buddy.
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July 14, 2016
I would love to be your SX Buddy! I plan to stay at a recovery house, I'm leaning towards Serenity II. It's beautiful, they have a massage therapist on site, and one of the Dolls I follow had an amazing review of them. I am probably going to be traveling alone. I wouldn't want to ask anyone to inquire any extra expenses on my behalf and some of the other dolls told stories of how people will agree to go but the closer the date gets may disappointments occur from ppl backing out on them or becoming unsupportive of their decision. It's stressful enough planning this so I don't need any of that.
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July 14, 2016
Yay! I know girl. My friend wanted to get surgery and already backed out lol. I'm just waiting on surgicoordinator to get back to me on the date and where to send my deposit.
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July 14, 2016
Hang in there, they're pretty good about responding, they're just hella busy. I gotta lose these lbs and then I'm hoping by September 1st I can get a date
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July 14, 2016
Yea. I have to lose 25 pounds. Can't lose too much. They need some fat for my BBL
10 months pre

Switching my surgeon, it was a hard decison but the right one for me

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MelanatedMermaidSXPage
Although I am still in love with Dra. Duran's sculpting techniques and her results, I am just not very comfortable with how busy her clinic is and how hard it is to be able to reach someone to discuss things (scheduling, quotes, dates, etc). I know for sure that they are BUSY BUSY BUSY, but my concern is that if I were to go and have my procedure, have a peaceful recovery at my RH, then return home and have some type of complications, I would have the HARDEST time getting in touch with someone to ask questions or voice my concerns.

This caused me to research some more and I came across Dra. Fatima Almonte. She doesn't seem as popular as many of the other go-to BBL surgeons, but her work is still BEAUTIFUL. I’ve had the most effortless access to her Assistant, Lesley. I sent a Whatsapp text expressing my interest at 12:34 AM on a Friday. And she responded by 7:04 AM that same morning requesting that I email the information with my front, back, and side images via email. I emailed her on that same afternoon and had a quote by 5:30 AM PST Monday morning. We have corresponded several times since then and each time it takes less than 24 hours to get at the very least, an acknowledgment that they are working on my inquiry. I will post some information from my quote letter here as it may be helpful to some future dolls. I will however be removing any account information to protect her privacy as much as possible.

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10 months pre

Quote from Dra. Almonte for Tummy Tuck + Liposculpture full back full abdomen flanks waist + BBL

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MelanatedMermaidSXPage
Thank you for your images. Dr. Almonte has reviewed your request and suggests the following procedures:

Tummy Tuck + Liposculpture full back full abdomen flanks waist + BBL

** You will need to lose at least 35-40 lbs before surgery, BMI limit is 35 **

It is very important that you check prior to planning your surgery the following: Hemoglobin levels and BMI.

The BMI limit is 35, it is very important that every patient is physically ready to have these procedures. The hemoglobin level must be minimum 12 to have any procedure performed and 13 and above to have full liposculpture.

The minimum stay required is 10 days after SX day.

Below I have detailed the costs for these procedures. When are you planning to come?

US$ 5,450.00 includes:

?10 days in Recovery house, meals, 24 hour nursing monitoring

(Recovery House available: My Home Patient care RH, The new life, Armonia, Tropical.
Due to the high season the RH will be assigned depending on the availability of each one)

(US$55.00 extra per day if you bring companion)

(US$25.00 additional per day if the patient wish to have a private room for herself

Transportation from airport/clinic/consultations

Preoperative Cardiovascular evaluation and blood tests, EKG, X-Ray

Post operation medications:

*Levo antibiotics 750mg. Every24h am

*Azitrom antibiotics1g. Every4h pm

*Artricom Relax pain medication Every12h

*Tasec Omeprazol 40mg Every24h

*Falcifor Ferro Every8hr

(Heparin shots is not included = US$ 40.00 additional for a box with 4 injections)

1 Post op garment

1 night at the clinic

Free of charge consultation post op



Without the Recovery House

US$ 4,600.00 includes:

Preoperative Cardiovascular evaluation and blood tests, EKG, X-Ray

Post operation medications:

*Levo antibiotics 750mg. Every24h am

*Azitrom antibiotics1g. Every4h pm

*Artricom Relax pain medication Every12h

*Tasec Omeprazol 40mg Every24h

*Falcifor Ferro Every8hr

(Heparin shots is not included = US$ 40.00 additional for a box with 4 injections)

1 Post op garment

1 night at the clinic

Free of charge consultation post op



Important: Patients with the following conditions will not be able to have sx:

- Low hemoglobin level below 12

- Recent abortion or surgeries procedures performed

- Patients with cancer history must have a Doctor clearance and must also have an evaluation by an Hematologist whom would give the authorization for the surgery to be perform.

- Patients with high blood pressure, diabetic, Thyroid must also be evaluated by a specialist in the field.

Medication that must be stopped before surgery:

- Aspirin

- Weight loss pills or any pill that contains Phendramine must be stopped at least 6 weeks prior to surgery.

- Diabetic patients must suspend Metformin a week prior to surgery and must consult your head Doctor to substitute with any other medication that does not contain this component.


Prior to your arrival we must prepare your body by taking Folic Acid, Iron and Vitamin C, it is very
important we assure you are not anemic since that will enable us to proceed. It is best if you can have a CBC test to check on your Hemoglobin levels, it must be above 12 to have any procedure. The ideal level is 13 and above.



There is a security deposit of US$500.00 required to save your date can be placed through:

Banco Popular

Sharemoney.com You can use sharemoney.com to make this transfer or you can transfer from your own bank account, please check with your bank the charges.

Credit card payments of remaining balance at the clinic must be Visa or Master card, there is a 5% transaction fee of the total amount to be paid.

This deposit must be done in dollars and is NON REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE, although it is good for a year in case you need to change your surgery date and your quote is valid for 6 month. The remaining balance is to be paid in US$ cash ONLY.

Once your surgery scheduled, you can ONLY change your date 2 times in case you need to.

Surgery days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Dr. Almonte has a very strict rule of only 3 patients per day, and therefore it is very important that you save your date on time. I will need for you to arrive the day prior to prep for surgery. It is preferred that you arrive before 6:00 pm to have all of the evaluations and blood tests performed.

You must contact me 48 hours prior to your surgery to confirm flight arrival.

Please advise me of any medical conditions or special medication taking at the moment. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or doubts.

I look forward to having you here, have a blessed day!

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August 29, 2016
Sounds familiar . That's the same quote I got !!
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August 29, 2016
I just picked my surgery date today, it's soooooo far off since my surgery buddy/sister is a school teacher and can't do anything until summer. I guess the bright side is it gives me time to get all of my affairs in order. Lord PLEASE bless me with some patience because heaven knows that's not my strong suit.
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August 29, 2016
Ok .. I email Lesly on a date for December but have gotten a reply yet . I'm not patient either . I was also corresponding with Baez as well but . She took too long and I just opt the Fatima and he review are good. No fatality ..
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August 29, 2016
Do you only e-mail or both e-mail and whatsapp? I send my message both ways and she (Lesley or Mabel actually) either emails or messages me to let me know she got the message and will get back to me or she just answers the question.