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Semi happy with my results but I was really hoping for more

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Hello fellow inquiring surgery dolls I'm writing...

plazasbeauty17
WORTH IT$3,750
Hello fellow inquiring surgery dolls I'm writing this review to tell my experience with Dr. Plazas and hopefully help someone along their surgery journey.
I have been following Dr.Plazas on instagram for about a year now and decided to start my surgery journey in November, i tried to reach out first via instagram DM then after not receiving a response i sent several emails. Once i finally received a response the process was pretty smooth from there especially because i wanted to have my surgery done soon. I had initially started off with a consultant named Jazzy but she was terrible i literally ended up handling every part of my surgery alone and she refused to refund me my 200 dollars. In order to get a quote from Plazas i had to tell them exactly what i wanted, answer their questionnaire, and send pictures of myself. Next i received a quote about 3 days later and proceeded with paying my $500 deposit through western union. After they receive your deposit you will then get a surgery voucher to confirm the the date, exact cost, and all the extra cost such as the hospital stay and pain pump etc. My exact surgery date was February 3rd and leading up to the date i had several questions and they answered every one through email. I arrived in Cali the night of February 1st got settled into my recovery home and got a little rest. The next day i went to Leplaztique to do paper work, get my labs done, and make my payment. They speak english, they're are very nice, and make you feel very comfortable but that would soon change after i actually had the surgery.I spoke with Dr. Plazas briefly not long at all and told him the look i was going for. I got my labs back that evening my hemo was a 12.9 so i was set to go. The next day my surgery was at 6:30 a.m i had to be at the hospital by 5 to do more paper work and get prepped for surgery. The nurses speak NO ENGLISH AT ALL which intensified my already through the roof anxiety. After all paper work was done they walked me back to the operating room and i couldnt stop crying i was so nervous!!! Next they take of your gown and begin to spray you down and clean you, be prepared to freeze. After that the the Anesthesiologist began to mix up all different medicines and ask me if i was ready and then put me to sleep, they did the epidural after i was already sedated. I did not wake up during surgery but i do remember waking up a little while they were putting me in the faja and getting me on another bed. When i finally woke all the way up i was in pain but not as excruciating as i thought of course i had the pain pump and some of the epidural still lingering. I was very very very weak and very nauseous. I couldn't get comfortable at all and i had a lot of pain in my back as the night went on. You will be required to spend the first night at the hospital. The next morning they kept trying to get me to eat and i couldn't hold down anything not even a glass or water so they called me in some medicine for nausea. They then got me up to walk and i passed out 2 times. After walking the hallway a few times the nurses took off my faja and bathed me and it was the first time I saw my body. It was so bruised and swollen and it hurt to the touch it looked very ugly and nasty. Next the driver from my recovery house came to pick me up and the drive was horrible you feel every little bump. Over the next few days i didn't have any appetite at all i was trying to drink the ensures that i packed and drinking gatorade and water to stay hydrated. The massage lady Kassie came the 2nd day to start my massages and they are the most excruciating thing i have ever felt it is by far the worst part of the entire surgery process but she is such an amazing person and very comforting. Dr Plazas sent flowers but he nor his office checked on me i actually had to send them a message to see when i would actually get a check up from him and that was not until the 5th day. He came and examined my body for all of 5 minutes told me i looked like i was healing fine and told me i would see him again before i left which was a lie. I had bad headaches for about 3 days and finally on the 6th day it was so bad i kept calling and messaging until they reached back out. They sent a nurse to my RH to take my blood and told me they would be testing my hemo again. On the 7th day i woke up to the nurses at my recovery house telling me they needed to get me to the hospital as soon as possible so i began to panic because i had no clue what was going on. Basically i go to the hospital and my hemo was a 6.3 they then told me i would have to spend the night and get 2 blood transfusions. I went crazy i was so nervous and scared and i really didn't want to get the blood transfusion but i had no other option because it was so low and they said i could risk complications if i got on the plane with it being that low. I must admit after i got the blood i felt so much better and they terrible headache was gone. Unfortunately every time i tried to reach out to Dr. Plazas office after i went to the hospital i didn't get any response not even a follow up email or text to see if i was alive or if i had made it back safely to the states like they claimed they would. Till this day 3 months later i still have not heard anything from them! My results are ok I'm still hoping they will get a little better i wanted a bigger butt, but he really didn't give me much which disappointed me but i don't think i could go through with a round 2 after all of what came along with round 1 and their horrible bed side manner. I did have a lipo burn across the front of my stomach that my massage lady started treating while in Cali and I've treated it everyday since. The swelling is horrible early on but my body is finally starting to mold down and look better. Overall i am semi happy with my results i was just really hoping for more butt and hips for those curves.
They recovery house i stayed at was Casa Arama and it is ok, every time it rained the electricity went out which means no AC so it was very uncomfortable, also the wifi is terrible. The nurses however are so amazing and sweet and take such good care of you. My favorite was Sarah she's the best. Make sure you come with EVERYTHING you need because they won't have anything for you at all.
Overall i would say make sure you think long and hard about taking the step to get cosmetic surgery because it is a lot physically, mentally, and emotionally.

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Replies (61)

June 3, 2017
I'm sorry you had to go through all of this. This isn't the first time I've heard about his bedside manner being horrible/ non-existent. I hope your results turn out to be everyone you wanted!
June 5, 2017
How much was the total cost?
June 13, 2017
Mine was $4,100 for lipo of the back, love handles, and abs and the fat transfer to my butt. The recovery house (shared room for two at palace) I think was like $1,200 or something for 17 days.
June 18, 2017
My total cost for lipo of my stomach flanks back arms and thighs with fat transfer was 3,800
July 27, 2017
Dang really??? I paid $4600 for tt lipo of the back, love handles, arms and transfer to my butt. Wow his price is going up. He charged my sx buddy 3600 for lipo and bbl
November 16, 2017
Hey love? Do u have pictures of your work by Dr. Plazas? I️ have had one round with Dr. Cabral but I️ was thinking of going to Plazas for round two. Thank u
February 10, 2019
What was wrong with your round with cabral
June 11, 2017
Thank you so much for being honest and sharing your story.
June 12, 2017
I agree utilizing bellavitaempire or jazmine navarro also called @bellavitaconsultants.com on instagram is a complete waste of money. you can book everything on your own and they will not get you a faster quote/response from the doctor.
June 12, 2017
to add people need to know that dr plazas does not utilize beautisleep or any service with this place. so if you book there, dr plazas will ask you to change your recover house or he will cancel surgery. my experience was pretty much the same as yours. i stayed at imisrecovery house which was great! i was booked with hermajesty RH but they closed and didnot refund my deposit money. Thank God imisrecovery had availability.
June 13, 2017
Yea ditto. I tried to book with jazmine navarro. Complete waste of time and money. Just contact yourself. I stayed at palace recovery house. Wifi was great, power never went out, a/c was great, nurses were the best.
June 17, 2017
Everyone jazmine navarro with bellavitaempire on instagram is a Waste of Money! Save yourself by being patient and booking everything yourself. And Dr Plazas does not see patients that stay at beauti sleep or does he deal with any of these people.
July 24, 2017
I heard Palace recovery house got robbed? I'm looking for a good and safe recovery house in Cali
July 24, 2017
They were robbed. Palace is ran by Plazas family. I stayed with Imis recovery & can recommend.
February 10, 2018
ANYTHING BELLAVITA CONSULTANTS ON IG IS A SCAM
June 12, 2017
I'm scheduled for July and after reading this it's very disturbing. Did u have to pay extra for the transfusions what if u don't have the additional funds for that? That's insane
June 12, 2017
Thankfully the transfusions were covered by the insurance you pay for
June 13, 2017
What?! My transfusions weren't covered!! They were $60!!
June 18, 2017
I didn't have to pay anything, maybe it depends on what hospital they take you to
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October 15, 2017
Is the insurance part of the quote you get?