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Butterflies for Less Buccal Fat

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Good afternoon Real Selfer's! Yes, i'm back and...

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shanesef77
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Good afternoon Real Selfer's!
Yes, i'm back and this time it's for a very simple in and out procedure in Guadalajara, Mexico! I've been watching this Doctor on this platform for at least a year and now i'm flying out in less than 48 hours to see him. I'm a bit nervous due to all of the negative news coverage surrounding the state of Jalisco; however we have awful crimes here in the USA too. Needless to say i'm still going! I will be leaving BWI early Thursday morning and returning on Friday! I'm only staying in Mexico for 1 day just to see this Doctor! Pray for me!

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Joel Michel, MD

Joel Michel, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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April 27, 2018
I’m going May 17 to the 20th to get this procedure done too! Update with pics and did he remove all fat or just some?
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April 27, 2018
You should be fine! I didn’t ask how much he removed because we have been talking on WhatsApp for the last year. He knew exactly what I wanted.
June 23, 2018
How were you able to make contact with this doctor? I’ve tried several times and several ways to no avail. Did you have the procedure?
June 29, 2018
Can I have his WhatsApp number?
June 30, 2018
+5213331154279 I have my surgery with him on the 10th of July. I got in contact with him through Facebook then he gave me his what’s app number. He doesn’t respond right away but you can catch him faster between 1pm-4pm pacific time
April 29, 2018
On your profile you put $350 for the cost, is that all he charged you for the surgery??
It looks great! How long did you have to stay in Mexico for?
Did he mention any negatives of getting this surgery?
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April 30, 2018
Yes, I only paid $350 for the procedure itself. I spent an additional $47 on medication and $289 with insurance on my round trip flight. We have been talking for a year on WhatsApp, so yes I know all the ramifications of this procedure.
May 1, 2018
What is the negative? All I ever get from surgeons is that they won’t do it because it will make me look sunken in when I’m older.
Thanks for replying!!
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May 1, 2018
That can occur; however my face is very round and fat! They also said fillers can help with that in the future, if needed! I’m living my best life now!
May 1, 2018
Thank you to my The tips!!
May 4, 2018
Not really ! I am 52 years old and my round face did not improved with aging. The fat pad still there and with aging the fat pads moved down to the jaw area.
June 30, 2018
+5213331154279 I have my surgery with him on the 10th of July. I got in contact with him through Facebook then he gave me his what’s app number. He doesn’t respond right away but you can catch him faster between 1pm-4pm pacific time
July 10, 2018
hi did you get his email or number/ i would like to make an appointment with him asap
July 12, 2018
Hey ! Does he have an email?
July 10, 2018
hi your results are amazing so far. did you get in contact with the doctor himself or his receptionist to book an appointment
August 14, 2018
Wow. Your face does look slimmer in your pink shades photo! Congrats and thanks for sharing
UPDATED FROM shanesef77
1 day post

The real deal!

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Ola!
Well I’m back from Guadalajara after a 1 day medical staycation! Dr. Micheal is a perfectionist when it comes to this procedure & I’m glad I found him on real self! At first, I struggled with the possibility of taking this trip due to all the negative news stories being told! I’m glad I didn’t let the “Fake News” being pushed down our throats on the internet keep me home! I arrived in Mexico around 1 pm yesterday and I immediately ordered an Uber. Unless you are fluent in Spanish, don’t do that! I spent over an hour trying to locate him because he couldn’t pull up in front of the airport due to regulations! Luckily, I went back in and paid 350 pesos for a cab & GOD blessed me with one who spoke English fluently! After me talking & vibing with him, I gave him $100 to drive me around for the remainder of the day! He took me to lunch, my doctors appointment, (& waited on me) the pharmacy and translated my prescriptions, & back to the airport on time! We spent about 3 & half hours together. This trip is totally do able if you don’t want to stay the night! Just plan it out as much as possible! When I arrived to the clinic, the doctor had just opened back up from lunch. We talked about the procedure & then he went to work! My face is still swollen but I should see the final results in 4 months.

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April 28, 2018
Amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience! Your face already looks slimmer!! <3
April 29, 2018
Be careful with the care for the first 3 days post op.good luck!!
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April 29, 2018
Thank you
June 30, 2018
Did you fly out on the same day of your procedure? I wanted to spend the night at a local hotel but the plane ticket has jumped up due to peak time so now I may have to fly back 3 hours post op. Would you recommend not doing that? I’m worried I’ll be in too much pain then dealing with a 3 hour flight may be too much.
July 14, 2018
Hello im glad your procedure went well :) how can I get in contact with the surgeon I would love to go to him
January 30, 2019
Thats incredibly SO sweet you took your driver out to lunch! And I love your results by the way, very big difference in the best way possible!
UPDATED FROM shanesef77
2 days post

Still swollen

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April 29, 2018
I know your still swollen but u look great. let me know when you see a difference. I’m having my procedure done on June 6