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Dr. Lev & Costa Rica - New Face, new chapter in my life

UPDATED FROM RSZHB
22 days post

Last appointment with Dr. Lev

WORTH IT$6,600
Today was my last visit with Dr. Lev. He is such a skilled PS and did a final checkup on me to ensure all my stitches were gone and that I was healing properly. Tomorrow I fly home home with my new and refreshed look. What an experience this has been and very enjoyable. Glad I found this highly talented, skilled and personable Doctor through Real Self App! He rates an A+ in all categories. Thank you Dr Lev for taking such good care of me! Also thank you to the Verdeza staff. They ensured my stay was so pleasant and I felt like I was treated like royalty every single day. Wonderful place to stay to recuperate from surgery. I will miss you all! You re special, kind, and gentle people that care about your guests and patients! Love you all!

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Alejandro Lev, MD

Alejandro Lev, MD

Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 84 Reviews
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Beautiful results! Did you have any problems communicating with the Verdeza staff? Do you speak Spanish? I worry about there being a communicating problem since I don't speak Spanish.
Not at all. Most of the staff speaks English too. There were just a few staff such as sweet Rebecca that made sure my room was spotless and clean everyday, that did not speak English, but she was able to provide me what I needed non verbally. Sometimes I used my phone to find out the words I was trying to communicate to her in Spanish and would show it to her. She would grin and smile and I always knew she knew what I was saying.
I've looked at your review bout a dozen times! you look amazing , so much more attractive and youthful. it has improved everything even your hair looks better!! I suppose you just look much more youthful. may I ask a question? do you feel you look as you was expecting? do you feel there are times when your face is animated there are things different about your face? argh this is a long question but do you feel like you look just like you did when you were younger?
My goodness, thank you for all your feedback. I am very apply with my results but don't forget, it doesn't get rid of a lot of the wrinkles. Dr. Lev said to wit at least 4 months before I do anything else. I think I look much more youthful, especially round my neck me eyes. I am so happy to be able to see my eyes when I smile now. I used to have dimples that went away be now they are back on either side of my mouth! Not sure if I look as I did hen I was younger. I'll have to find a picture to compare and post.
I super excited to hopefully book mine for August :)
I am excited for you too! I hope you post your journey!
But also VERY nervous!!
Try not to be. Have you been communicating with DiDi? She will take away a lot of your nervousness. Once you have your consultation with him, he will put your mind at ease!
I am glad that your hematomas are over! You are look great!!! Also, vey nice that you posted the picture with Dr. Lev! Absolutely agree with you on your feedback given to Doctor and everybody in Costa Rica! If you can, please send the link to Didi, not sure that she visiting RealSelf on regular basis:). All the best, Moria.
Hi almsheb (Moria). Great to hear from you! I hope you post more pictures on how you look. I'm sure it is getting better Ned better. Has the numbness gone away in front of your ears yet.
UPDATED FROM RSZHB
20 days post

On last stitch to remove!

I am so happy with my results. It's been almost 3 weeks since surgery and development of hematoma which caused a tremendous amount of bruising. Very little bruising left but can cover it up with makeup so people don't stare and wonder if I've been in a car wreck!

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You look Amazing
Thank you for following me! it helps to have someone cheering you on!
UPDATED FROM RSZHB
17 days post

Bruises going away.

I'm getting better and better. Went back to Dr. Lev yesterday and he took out stitches and aspirated a small amount of fluid.

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beautiful!
You are so nice! Thanks so much for following my progress and helping me through this journey! Can't hardly wait for yours to begin! Start packing if you hadn't already on so you won't forget nothing
Are you going o have access to something to elevate your head? I know you are not staying at either of the recommended places so be sure to bring something such as a blowup wedge, if you won't have a hospital bed.
Yes, I have been looking for something but not sure yet. I did see inflatable wedge, I think that will have to do because others are too large to travel with. Have a safe trip home, I know your family and friends will love the new you. congratulations and thank you so much for helping me plan.
Sounds like a good plan! Best wishes to you!
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