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In the Hands of an Artist

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In the Hands of an Artist

RideWhitinTheStorm
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I owe it to this talented Surgeon, Dr Martin Yanez, and to all of you who’s comment and experience has helped me, so this is the least I can do, by sharing my own experience. After 4 children, that I raised on my own, with all stress and full time work, love and tears...I was ready to do this one thing for myself. A month ago I had surgery in Baja, Mexico. I had a full face lift, with some fat-grafting and minor liposuction. Also Dermabrasion around the lip and chin area. As all of us I made lots of research.
1 First Certification, fundamental. 2 Then photos, they need to be honest, clear and many of them, as well as reflects positively the specific procedure you want to have done, and this surgeons specific abilities in this area.
3 reviews, starting with the lowest, everything has to be read, others people experience are important.
4 Years of experience, and additional credentials as reconstructive Surgery etc, adds depths and experience to a Surgeons abilities, and also shows his extended interest and love for his profession.
Those are the basic, and needless to say Dr Yanez fulfilled all of them, with over 30 years of experience. But know comes an even more important factor, technique is good and fundamental, but not enough. As an artist myself I know that beauty starts in your mind, before it goes to your hands. A surgeon has to have an Artistic eye, an inbuilt sense of beauty. And that to was fulfilled. I could tell my the pictures, and Mr Yanez is an Artist as well.
Now travelled no aboard is scary, I’m from Europe, but did not look forward to travel in top of having surgery. The prize for me was an important factor, you will easily pay a third of what you would pay here, but even if that wasn’t an issue, I would still have chosen this Surgeon, because off all the factors I mentioned. I also have a firm believe in the Latin, South American sense of Esthetics, which is almost integrated with the culture. There are good Surgeons everywhere in the World, but this is just me.
So know to the actual experience. So I got the ticket, flew to Sao Diego. Nicolas, Dr Yanez assistant picked me up from the Airport. I immediately liked and trusted him. He is a Frenchman, and very professional, caring and intelligent. He would answer all my questions promptly during the whole process. While recovering he would bring me eyes, and check on me constantly. Dr Yanez medical assistants speaks English. You will be brought to a private hospital, where Dr Yanez operates. The rooms are clean, simple white and cozy. The health precaution are meticulous, my Blood pressure was a little bit high, so Dr Yanez would not operate before it has lowered. His medical assistant will make a throughly checkup before surgery. I was completely taken care of. There is no neglect here. The staff is warm and friendly. Also you want to remember to that others yourself, as you want to be treated, so you show kindness you will get it back.
So having said that, I will conclude with the most important factor. You want to have a Surgeon that is a person of integrity. Dr Yanez is a good man, that loves what he does, he is fast and assertive but meticulous when it comes to health and safety. And all his staff, reflects the same kind of friendly and genuine vibe. Specially Nicolas.
So my ladies companions in our quest for beauty, this is my experience. Something actually turn right in my life! I wish you all to have the very best as well, because you deserve it. I posted pictures. I’m 62 by the way.

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August 2, 2019
You look great!
August 2, 2019
Wow you look amazing
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August 5, 2019

Thank you for sharing your review with the RealSelf community! You look amazing! Please continue to update us on your results!

August 5, 2019
You are beautiful. Dr Yanez is Truly a gifted artist/surgeon
August 25, 2019
Beautiful!
UPDATED FROM RideWhitinTheStorm
1 year post

A year and a half after Surgery with Dr Yanez

RideWhitinTheStorm
Here is an update. I do recommend Dr Martin Yanez and cannot do it enough. It is important to be realistic, a Surgeon can not change something completely at times but work with what you already have, and embellish it. You will see results, not miracles. But the best results depends a lot on the Surgeon, and your own healing process. Dr Yanez will do the best with what you have, and he will do it safely, professionally and use his own unique “talent”. All women deserve to feel the best we can, we give so much and this is something we have earned.

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December 14, 2020
wow! u are brave and beautiful!
January 22, 2021
You look fantastic!
January 28, 2021
You are stunning. Even in the before shot I can see great bone structure
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March 9, 2021
Fabulous!!
May 19, 2021
You look stunning really excellent, natural looking work. Congratulations!
UPDATED FROM RideWhitinTheStorm
1 year post

Almost a Year and a half after Surgey/ Dr Martin Yanez

RideWhitinTheStorm
I can not recomend dr Yanez enough.
Surgery will use what you already have and embellish it, not completely change it at times. Result will depend on the Surgeon but also on your bodies healing process. It is important to choose wisely. Dr Yanez will do the best with what you have, and he will do it “safely” and he will add his. “Unique” talent to his technique. The main raison why I choose him. You to deserve the best.

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November 29, 2020
Wow you look absolutely beautiful! Congrats on enhancing your natural beauty and enjoy every day!
November 29, 2020
You look incredible
December 11, 2020
Do you mind if I ask how much it cost?
December 20, 2020
What all procedures did you have done and what was the full cost? Thanks
January 28, 2021
Wish these brilliant surgeons were in Australia