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Face lift medical tourism in Costa Rica

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face lift medical tourism costa rica

AncientAngel
WORTH IT
For several years I've been researching different doctors in the United States and doctors abroad for a facelift. I found Dr. Alejandro Lev from Costa Rica. I've been reading about him over the years and decided he was going to be my surgeon based on all the great reviews he had. Dee Dee is his patient coordinator, everything you do has to go through her. She has a website that is very helpful and may answer any questions you may have. I was asked to take pictures for Dr. Lev, so he could examine them to see if I would be a good candidate. When he excepted me as a patient, I was asked to wire 1,000.00 deposit, which I was totally comfortable with. I set up my appointment months later because I also had gastric bypass in Mexico and wanted to even out my weight before having the facelift. I will be posting on my Gastric Bypass journey in another area.

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Alejandro Lev, MD

Alejandro Lev, MD

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Replies (12)

January 8, 2019
You posted "Worth It"....so, have you already had your face lift?
January 9, 2019
Hi, @Mssmack definitely worth it. I am still here at Casa Mercedes recovery house. I had my surgery 5 days ago and I will post pictures as I go along.
January 9, 2019
OK, thanks. I look forward to seeing your 'after' photos.
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January 10, 2019
Me too! Going under the knife in the morning!!! I'd be more excited if I didnt have this damn headache. I've been in bed all day except when I had my consultation!
January 16, 2019
How did it go?
January 10, 2019
I added after photos to my notebook. :-)
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January 17, 2019
Ugh. How to find note book. How did your surgery go? I had mine last Thurs. Complications. Slow recovery . Bird I can now see....so on HERE!! POST LOTS OF DETAILS AND PICS
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January 16, 2019
You look great! Was this doctor available when you were. I would need to set a Vacation and take time off but not sure yet when that will be.
January 16, 2019
Yes, but I planned it in advance. You will like him he is really good.
January 21, 2019
Wow! You look amazing! I am just now starting all of my research. Can you tell me what all procedures you had done? Would love to see another pic!
March 26, 2019
You look fantastic! Do you mind if I ask your procedures; only facelift? And the cost. I’m thinking about upper and lower lids too. Thanks!
UPDATED FROM AncientAngel
7 days post

After photos

AncientAngel
I have a notebook started with after pictures, but I will place them here also. I'm 7 days out. On the first day, I don't remember much. I was well taken care of by Dr. Lev's staff. Day 2 still a little blurry, day 3 I went out for a bit with Mercedes driver I think. I'm getting my days mixed up. I know that evening I felt very tight and cranky so I took my meds and went to bed.

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January 10, 2019
WOWEEE! Once the bruising & swelling goes down you're going to look gorgeous. Your neckline & jawline are perfect. Your eyes are pretty. I'm happy for you.
January 11, 2019
Yes, I'm so excited! Thank you!
January 11, 2019
amazing results
January 16, 2019
That's going to heal fabuously. What was the cost if you don't mind sharing? I'm trying to compare U.S. prices. Feel free to inbox me if you'd prefer to share the cost in that manner.
January 17, 2019
No, I don't mind, it was 7,500. I had upper and lower eyes full neck and face. I didn't need a brow lift at this time. :-)
UPDATED FROM AncientAngel
13 days post

Two weeks

AncientAngel
I get the staples and stitches out today I'm very happy about that. I'm uploading pictures that I took 12 days after my surgery. I don't know why they are turning out sideways they didn't start out that way. This web site is difficult.

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January 16, 2019
You look great!
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January 17, 2019
Wow what a jawline! You look FANTASTIC!!! HUBBAHUBBA
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January 17, 2019
Your before and after transformation is AMAZING. I think you were one day ahead of me. Staples coming out tomorrow! Yikes. More pain!
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January 21, 2019
You look amazing!
January 23, 2019
Stunning!