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BL/BA, BBL, Lipo/TT - Dominican Republic - DR. JOSE LEON

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History: I have 4 children and am in serious need...

TempleVirtuesOctober 17, 2015

$6,000

History: I have 4 children and am in serious need of a Mommy Makeover.
My natural shape is waist medium, wide hips and a good amount of butt. My problem is the fact that I have lost weight. Now my breast or lack there of are saggy as hell, my ass has a new shape..with loose skin and my stomach needs life support.

I am looking to have surgery October 2016 with one of the following Doctors in DR. (Yily, Duran,Robles,Medina)
Please give me any advise on who to choose. I have read mixed reviews about them all. Yily does bomb work but has had allot of complaints, Duran is hard to contact but has awesome work, Robles is cool on the work but need to see more, Medina I have heard does not do very good breast and I need my breast to look Great not good.

Also need to know about these recovery houses. Can someone tell me which ones they would consider Upscale. I could deal with non US standard rooms etc but the person I am bringing is not going to do it. I need to make sure the room has hospital beds, staff that speaks English(no shade), working AC(consistently) and Wi-Fi. Has to be clean and well maintained. I am a picky person so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Also it would be great to hear from people who have had a surgery in DR.

Also if someone could post a list of things that used or wish they had while in DR.

I am looking forward to hearing back from all of you beautiful ladies.

Smooches,

TempleVirtues

TempleVirtues's provider

Jose Leon, MD

Plastic Surgeon

Replies (66)

October 18, 2015

Hi. I am like you in my search. I want to have a tt with lipo in March and later do bl/ba. I was going to Venezuela but the doctor who contacted me promptly with all info doesn't have much pics and it seems like no one has heard of him so I'm trying to get in contact with dr Duran. I've only heard good things and her work is great. There is a very detailed post on here abt surgery with dr duran. Just put dr duran in Es search bar and you will get info. Hope this is somewhat helpful and all the best in your search and surgery :)

October 18, 2015

Sorry, rs search bar (typo)

October 18, 2015

I have tried contacting Duran several times. Yily replied back to me and I know she will do everything I want. I heard back from Robles but they only requested more information and have not responded to what I sent to them. I recently looked at Paradise RH, Sea Lily RH and MyHome RH. I am only interested in recovery houses that have Hospital Beds....but Paradise puts the icing on the cake because you have doctors and nurses that see to you daily. I have 4 children and a loving husband...I need to make sure I get back to them safely. I was thinking of surgery in October or November...Goodluck on your journey as well.

SUMMERTIMEFINE77

October 18, 2015

Also check this Airbnb that's like a website that have hotel n some provide nursing care

October 18, 2015

Thanks will do :*

October 18, 2015

Thanks so much. Really needed that. I have been searching like crazy. My mom is coming with me and she is a DIVA and will not deal with anything substandard....gonna have to have a chat about expectations b4 we leave...not that it is going to change her but it might help..lol..Hotel may be better.

SUMMERTIMEFINE77

October 18, 2015

YW

November 17, 2016

Just want to know how everything went I plan to have mine in feb when I have all my money

SUMMERTIMEFINE77

October 18, 2015

Well I'm 38 and a mother of 4 I been on RS since July 15 look and searching and to me Medina and Cabral is the only doctors I'm leaning towards.Medina only do 3 surgery a day.But Cabral despite his PAST he will have your BODY SNATCHED... N I so badly want that. Also Medina ask for a deposit and Cabral don't.. But all I can say is do research on the Dr u choose like Goggle,Youtube,Facebook,IG b 4 you make a decision... also look Robles up on YouTube I think her name is randomkim she had work done by Robles and Medina.. Good Luck RS Friend

October 25, 2015

I was thinking about Medina but she did a few boob jobs that I didn't care for. They looked a little off and people were going for 2nd round with Yily Duran and Cabral. I need mine to be right the first time. The 2nd round for me in DR will be with my husband enjoying my new body. I was thinking about Cabral but I have seen alot of reviews that said you have to keep track of the rate he quotes because it changes. He emailed me back but did not include a quote at all. Still waiting.

November 5, 2015

I am not knocking anybody decision and I love his work but I would not go to cabral he has too many deaths and burns. He does beautiful work and I'm sure it's worth it, if you live, that's too big a risk for me. All surgeons will have done complications but in my opinion bid numbers are off. I was told that medina only does two surgeries a day but a girl that just got work done said she did 4 the day of her surgery. The scary thing is you really don't know.

October 19, 2015

Thank you for sharing your journey with this community. Let us know how we can support you.

October 19, 2015

I received a quote from Robles today and it wasn't too bad and I like that the recovery house is included in the package. I am waiting on a quote from dr Duran. I got a msg saying that the quote will cost me $200 us. I'm from Trinidad in the Caribbean and I don't want to spend that on a quote which I will pay only if I book with her which I find is unnecessary. Do you know if her (dr Duran)quote includes recovery house as well? Cuz I think I'm ready to make my deposit to lock my date in. Thanks #soexcited

October 19, 2015

Not Sure about Duran. Hate that I can't get in contact with her either and I refuse to pay $200. I personally think it is a SCAM...She is the one who emailed me, suggesting that I use the Surgical Coordinator and then I got another email 5 minutes later....Same Message different sender....I think it is someone affiliated with her and she is not responding unless you pay $200. This is stupid. I have moved on. I think I am going with Robles or Diaz...Yily gave me a quote and will do everything I want so she may the lady but I am just concerned about doing surgery at CIPLA. I would feel more comfortable at CECIP.

October 19, 2015

Yes that coordinator helps her respond faster to emails but I am not paying that fee. I am somewhat comfortable with Robles cuz her work is incredible. But I want the fat transferred to my hip. I already have a butt... I think lol but I don't want an unnatural look. I'm kinda petite 5"3 and 135 lbs so I'm concerned about that but I'm so excited I wish I could do this tmr lolzzzz

October 19, 2015

I know, I am ready as well. I just want to make sure I make the right decision. Yily does good work and so does Robles but Robles has CECIP as a Plus for me. I am ready to get this show on the road. 2016 can't get here soon enough. GLuck on your journey.

October 19, 2015

Lol trust me I know the feeling

November 5, 2015

I don't think you are considering Duran any more but there are 2 girls at my recovery house that went to her. They both look very nice but they both paid that consultation fee. I have not meet a girl that had surgery with her without it.

smoothbackwanted

June 24, 2017

that coordinator is a piece of sht, she tried to steal 1000 dollars from me, lied to me and i was botched from the stress and run around to recover my money, my hemo was too low so all the procedures couldnt be done she avoided calls and did everything to make my stay hell and robles surgery sucks , my pics say everything

Manoncanadiandoll 2016

October 24, 2015

Hey! You and I have the same body. I suggest you dr Omulepu in Miami. I'm booking for Dec 5. I'm looking for a body to share hotel. Check him out and let me know.

November 7, 2015

Hey I am avoiding Sx in Miami. Florida laws allow any medical professional to fo cosmetic surgery. A dermelogist..Dr. Hasan at Vanity had a patient die. Mother of 5. Haven't looked at your doc but just not dealing with florida. Best of luck. Lifting u in prayer.

Manoncanadiandoll 2016

November 7, 2015

After all I decided to go in dr with dr austrella baez. I didn't bk my date yet. Waiting for lab and physical exams.

November 7, 2015

Good for you. I looked at Baez as well but Dr. Jose Leon. Gluck on your journey. I will follow ur process. xoxo

Manoncanadiandoll 2016

November 7, 2015

Ok many blessings to you

August 30, 2016

Good you didn't go with him, his license is restricted! http://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article62068527.html

August 30, 2016

Who's license is restricted? Dr Leon or Dr. Baez

smoothbackwanted

June 24, 2017

new york does the same, the only 2 states that allow this

UPDATED FROM TempleVirtues

1 year pre

Grand Laguna Beach???Anyone tried this place.

TempleVirtuesOctober 18, 2015

I was looking at the place and it looks/sounds really good. Has anyone been here? It looks like a very nice place. Not sure how close it is to CECIP or CIPLA???

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October 25, 2015

found out that this place is like 3hrs away but it is absolutely beautiful just too damn far away from the docs and hospitals for my liking

UPDATED FROM TempleVirtues

1 year pre

Incomplete Quote from Diaz.....

TempleVirtuesOctober 19, 2015

So I received a quote from Diaz but it was only for a Tummy Tuck and Lipo....Ummmm...I asked for the following quote: Breast Lift with implants
Tummy Tuck, Lipo
Brazillian Butt Lift . I already have a butt; I just need it filled in a bit. I have loose skin from losing weight.

I am kind of irritated by that. I would rather you take 5days to give me a quote than for me to keep having to request over and over the same information when all they had to do was read the damn email and answer it. I put in English and in Spanish. I need Diaz to get it together. I really like his work and I was expecting more from him...

Replies (17)

October 24, 2015

Dont go with a doctor who is hard to communicate. Not good!

October 24, 2015

Who would you suggest. I am having a hard time with Duran but love her work.

October 25, 2015

I am going to Colombia for mine. Dr Alex Campbell, the team is awesome, response to very email quickly and staff always answer calls. They have a US number to reach them and I love that. Their website is extremely helpful, organized, and detailed. I have yet not found a negative comment on this doctor. He is located in a very nice tourist area in Colombia, very safe. I would just not go to a doctor who has a hard tole responding that makes me very nervous.

October 25, 2015

You are right about the responses. I am near a damn heart attack trying to get in contact with Duran and Robles, Diaz and Almonte don't want to do what I want them to do. They want me to come back for 2 or 3 rounds....umm no. I have 4 children and need to knock this out so I can be out 1time and them back to my normal routine. I was initially looking at Colombia....may go back. The only doc that hasn't been difficult is Yily. And honestly I am shocked, but my concern with her is her Breast Lifts w/ Implants. I have seen some good work but the majority have not been great and I need nice boobs..Anyway thanks for your suggestions. I do need a doctor that respects their patients time and money and doesn't take it for granted like some of these Doctors in DR. I am a rather patient person but I have been too stressed during this process.

October 25, 2015

Those doctors that don't have enough staff or dont have an organized system their office can't have my business that simple. This is serious buisness so must be taken serious from day 1. Keep updating .

October 25, 2015

Will definitely keep updating as things arise. Keep in touch on ur journey as well.

deliciously2015

June 1, 2016

If a doctor advises not to do all surgeries at once then i would listen. I went to Baez and got tummy tuck with lipo and bbl (just a lil fill in) becuz i already have a butt. It was a tough recovery for the first week- month. So when they say no. I completely understand why, its alot on the body.

June 1, 2016

Thanks for your input. I am getting it all done with Duran. I have had several friends who have had more done. I have a high tolerance for pain. Had all 4 of my children naturally...no meds. These doctors are being cautious based on their own abilities. It should also be based on the patient's physical health. I know that it will be painful but I can handle it. I will have great pain meds from doctor and plenty of family to help with everything.

August 9, 2016

Dr Medina texted me herself on WhatsApp she's amazing!

August 9, 2016

Thanks Love, I am going with Duran. Already have my quote and surgery date scheduled.
I like medina's work but she is only good if you do one thing at a time. Her patients complain about having to go back for her to fix what didn't get done correctly. I would do a Tummy tuck with medina but she has to show some better breast work before she comes within 50feet of mine. Have you scheduled with her or are you still in the quote phase?

August 10, 2016

I am scheduled for TT. Thanks for the info though I have to go back for round 2 which is breast lift so I will take your advise that Duran is the best for that. TY

August 10, 2016

Good Luck and will be watching u!

August 21, 2016

I sent Dra Tania Medina an email with pics for a quote and she got back right away. I sent it late Friday and had the quote by Saturday. Have you had work done by her. I have her on IG but I'm wondering if you recommend her work. TIA

August 21, 2016

He Love I have not had work done by her but I have done a massive amount of research and If you need breast work...skip her...but if you are getting 1thing...tt or bbl...she does great but if you get more than one thing...be preparednfornsomething yo be fucked up...most likely the breast...do one at a time if you choose Medina. The good part is that she will fix anything she [RS bleep] up but most people wany it dont right the 1st round...don't take my word for it....do the research.

August 21, 2016

I'm doing tummy tuck and a little BBL. what does TT mean?

August 21, 2016

Tt is tummy tuck...if you only need a little on the bbl...you should be cool. Blessing on your journey.

August 22, 2016

Thank you so much for answering.

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