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Don't Let Fresh Pics Fool You (Cortes Warning)

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Don't Let Fresh Pics Fool You (Cortes Warning)

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$9,503
I am in a bad predicament RIGHT NOW!! I never really updated my RS Page although I was asked multiple times to do so by his staff, but of course this is when it was fresh and it looked amazing. I looked great for the first 6 months, then the swelling went down and all the imperfections came to the surface. I spent 10K (plus) back in 2014 and now I have an uneven stomach and my a** looks sub-optimal. One of my GF's hurried to go get sx after she saw my results and ended up having to go to DR to fix her uneven hips!!! He failed to lipo my back/braw-rolls... and now I am looking for a sx buddy to go to DR with this year, cause the only person I have seen fix his mess ups are Cabral... so that is what I plan to do... We dont spend all this money and PURPOSELY gain weight for this surgery to be even more dissatisfied than when we started. I still look good in clothes BUT now all my old pics look photo shopped because my a** is almost gone back to where I started except now I have an uneven stomach to go along with it, and braw rolls that dont match my backside. His bedside manner was superb and the people in his office were great, but it should be when you are spending this kind of money. I am by no means trying to defame him because I actually like him as a person, but when you're trying to get this mess fixed and they turn around and give you another $10K quote when you already spent $10K to start with is a bit much. So ladies, please please do your research and take your time. You will have to live with your results, good, bad or indifferent. As with all surgeries there are risks involved. But it appears that many people that had surgery by him in 2014/2015 are having to go to other doctors to get revisions. Maybe it was because he hit the news and became super famous here in the states (Especially with us all being afraid to go to DR) and being over booked could have played a part..... Sorry Cortes... But it breaks my heart to keep seeing all these women that need revisions. If you going to do sloppy work, LOWER YOUR PRICES cause we are NOT getting what we are paying for!!

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Wilberto Cortes, MD

Wilberto Cortes, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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P
January 8, 2016
Amen.
M
January 8, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear that, I hoe you can find what's the best for you. Have you ever think about Dr Fisher??
I've seen his work and it's amazing.
MM
January 8, 2016
Amen sister!!
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G
February 2, 2016
WORD!!! He became famous??? Ha... for what? Sloppy work? Yeah, all of us tummy tuck vets have to get revisions. I get mine in November. Going back to Salama. Should've just stuck with him after my BBL in 2012, but I figured Cortes was good... nope, I seen that 3rd day post op. I wish you nothing but the best.
UPDATED FROM UpgradeMe2016
6 days pre

Counting Down 7 More Days!

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UpgradeMe2016
I have went to my Pre-Op with Dr. Cortes as well as my Pre-Op at the Hospital. I have all my prescriptions filled. Now I just need to go shopping for some supplies and Comfortable Clothes. I also need some Referrals to Massage Therapists like ASAP!!! My surgery is on the 11th so if anyone is having surgery that week and is local and would like to go shopping together inbox me!!!

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FB
November 4, 2014
Good luck hun can't wait to see ya
FB
December 31, 2014
Any updates
UPDATED FROM UpgradeMe2016
19 days pre

Counting Down 21 days to go!

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UpgradeMe2016
I went to my Pre-Op yesterday with my Fiance' and he is more scared than I am LOL... But hey, I am 169 lbs and I was told that I don't need anymore weight. Now I just have to keep the weight on until the big day. Bae says he is going to take care of me but I have made alternate arrangements anyway cause from what I hear, you can never have too much help. I received all of my scripts. Now I just have to make it past pre-op at the hospital to make sure that all my levels are fine and good to go. Once I get the greenlight next week, then I will go shopping for everything that I need. The last time I was scheduled, I was so anxious and my appointment had to be moved. This time I want to do things in order and not too prematurely.

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C
October 23, 2014
Woo hooo u and me both counting the days, but it seems like this has been a loooong journey for you. Congrats on your up coming surgery. Good luck.
U
October 23, 2014
Yes it has, but this time I am going all the way! I am keeping my fingers crossed for My Pre-Op test to clear on Tuesday. I will follow your journey too!
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C
November 2, 2014
How is everything going so far???
C
October 23, 2014
All the best
U
October 23, 2014
Thanks a million!
C
October 23, 2014
My experience was wonderful. You are in good hands and I'm loving my results.