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23 Year Old Mommy Makeover - Miami, FL

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I plan on having my mommy makeover March 12 with...

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WORTH IT$6,800
I plan on having my mommy makeover March 12 with Dr. Ortega! Im nervous but ready to get my pre baby body back and get rid of most of the stretch marks on my stomach! Im coming from out of town so Im looking into staying in a hotel nearby and bringing someone to help me or the recovery house. Does anyone have an experience out of state and what is the better more affordable option coming from out of state? Im having an extended tummy tuck lipo on flanks and a breast lift/reduction quoted for 7200. i just need to pay my deposit to lock in date and price. Ive been communicating back and forth with Candise Diaz and she is great. Responds back fast and answers all my questions and concerns. So far good experience just ready to have my surgery!!!!

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 12, 2016

Congratulations on taking this step for yourself. I hope you'll find all the support and feedback you need in this community in order to feel prepared and ready for your surgery. Let us know how we can help.

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January 13, 2016
I'm in the same boat. Full mommy makeover for 8000. Looking to book in March but they require a 9 day stay which isn't cheap!
January 13, 2016
Yea Ive been looking at hotels and its not cheap at all!! the recovery house isnt either!
January 30, 2016
hi ladies im getting a full mommy make over also my quote was 7800 pretty pleased with the price i have to get extended with lift and im going to get gummy bear implants . try assistanceforlife ... 950 for 6 days including 3 meals and transportation. they also have recliners VERY IMPORTANT IHEARD i found a hotel for 7 days for 711$ but i have to add up the additional cost for a nurse for 24-48 hrs , food , and transportation.
January 30, 2016
only thing is i cant find pics of it online i will contact them again
February 11, 2016
What hotel?
January 13, 2016
Why are the prices different I got mine for 5900 for the mommy makeover with Dr. Ortega
January 13, 2016
did you get a mini tummy tuck? I asked about the special 5900 and was told that was for the mini tummy tuck only and that I needed a full extended tummy tuck.
January 13, 2016
No.. she didn't tell me that. I'm going to have to look into that I will not be happy
January 13, 2016
Okay please do and let me know what happens because I wanted the special as well but not a mini tummy tuck
January 13, 2016
It's full tummy tuck
January 13, 2016
My deposit paper work says full
January 13, 2016
Okay I will call and figure out why mines is not 5900 then because that is what I was told about the special. Thank you so much for letting me know this!
January 13, 2016
If you need a picture of my deposit slip I will be more than happy to send it to you
January 14, 2016
Candise called me today and explained everything to me. So I am getting an extended tummy tuck so it is from hip to hip instead of a full tummy tuck because I have loose skin on my love handles so the extended tummy tuck is just longer than a full tummy tuck that is why its is not the special. She also realized she made a mistake and quoted me with breast implants instead of a breast life/reduction so my actual price is 6800 instead of 7200 so thank you so much for letting me know that because she might not have caught that error so thank you so much!! :)
January 14, 2016
Awww you welcome... go look at my pictures do u need that tummy tuck your getting?
January 14, 2016
I did and yours does not look as bad as mines! my love handles are horrible so I really need to get those gone!!! I will try and upload pictures so you can see
January 14, 2016
My cousin got hers done the side to side it came out beautiful I thought that was an actual tummy tucks I guess I'm wrong
January 13, 2016
Thank you and I def will!
February 11, 2016
I'm going to Ortega also and am using the recovery house! They have people there to help with everything, give you rides, 3 meals a day, do laundry and it's 1000 for a week! I'm coming from California
UPDATED FROM Lortegadoll
19 days pre

3 weeks away!!

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I'm currently 3 weeks away from surgery.!!! Excited and nervous at the same time!! I had my blood work done last Tuesday but haven't heard anything back yet how long does it usually take? I just want to get it over with I'm posting pictures of my stomach o had the perfect shape before my pregnancy now I hate my love handles I just really hope he can get rid of them with the Lipo and extended tummy tuck I don't really know the difference between the full and extended they look the same to me! I just hope he can give me the look I want with my stomach I already have a nice shape just need to get rid of the fat and loose skin

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February 21, 2016
Your outcome is going to be very beautiful you have a great shape so once he pulls all your loose skin you're going to be looking good
February 21, 2016
Look at my pictures I received extended tummy tuck.. if goes all the way to my love handles.
February 21, 2016
Yes I hope so!! IM so nervous just want to get rid of my love handles for sure and most of the stretch marks on my stomach...And yours look so good!!!! I can't wait to see more pics whats your best advice on things to bring to be prepared?
February 21, 2016
Open dresses or shirts do not get pull overs!! Big mistake ever. And when you wake up have your love one standing there to pop a pill in your mouth. Do not shave the night before or they will cancel your surgery .. they almost did mine. Apple sauce will be your best friend after surgery stock up on that. I ate maybe 2 hours after I woke up and apple sauce was my go to. And make sure that they give you mess for nausea I had to beg for it. It is so painful to throw up.
And he will get rid of your love handles my back fat even melted away. I had a nasty vertical scar on my belly that is almost gone.. who ever tells you that everything above your belly button is going to stay that is not true most of everything I had is gone. he cut me very low its very painful right now but I know when I heal I'm going to love it cuz my panties hide it a lot of these girls that went to doctor Ortega have high cuts I'm thankful that he didn't do mine.
February 21, 2016
Thank you so much!!! all of this is good info and thank God i love applesauce and yes I hope my back fat goes away too! He did really good on you I can tell from that picture you will look so good!! and yes Hopefully i get a low cut too i had a csection so I already have a small low cut
February 22, 2016
If you had a c section he will go under it. That is his goal. You will do great
UPDATED FROM Lortegadoll
2 months post

New date June 23!!!

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So I haven't done an update in a long time but I had to get my date rescheduled due to family issues. It sucked because I had to pay a 300 reschduleing fee but oh well I have my new date and won't be changing it for nothing!!! I'm
Excited and so ready to get it over with!! I don't have anything yet Ikno I will get one garment free included with my surgery but what else do any of you suggest I get ? I'm also working on losing 20 pounds before my surgery 15 would do but 20 would be a lot closer to my pre baby body weight

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May 13, 2016
Good luck hun...
June 10, 2016
Thank you!!!
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June 10, 2016
Omg you're so close to your date. I know you're excited!!! I'm not scheduled until August 30th with him. I cant wait!
June 10, 2016
Yesss I'm so excited less than 2 weeks away I'm just ready to get it over with
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June 10, 2016
You've gotta post pics! I know you're gonna look awesome!! :)
June 11, 2016
Thanks I will post pics I cant wait!!