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O Doll Coming Soon! - Miami, FL

Name: O Doll Coming Soon! - Miami, FL
Item: Mel T. Ortega, MD
Rating: 4
Author: calixalegria

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Hey dolls, Been stalking RS for some time....

calixalegriaMay 29, 2015

WORTH IT$4,500

Hey dolls,

Been stalking RS for some time. Finally decided to get my BBL & I already put my deposit down with Spectrum. Originally, I wanted Dr. Omulepu, but now I can't decide between him and Dr. Ortega. The thing is, Omulepu isn't board certified, but Ortega doesn't seem to have many current BBL reviews up with pics. What do you ladies think? I wanted to stick with Omulepu but I read a few things about him that I'm not too comfortable with. And Ortega seems great with TTs and BAs, but that's not what I'm going for. Help!

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Replies (20)

shardai29

May 29, 2015

I'm thinking about going for Ortega as well.. I wish he had more bbl reviews but I like the fact that he doesn't use drains after surgery and I can't stand the thought of drains.. My first choice is Dr Salzhauer but he's book up until sept 2016 so Ortega is currently my choice.

calixalegria

May 29, 2015

Would love Salz too but that's too long of a wait. I guess i don't mind the drains. I thought they were necessary?

NellaBby

May 29, 2015

My sx is scheduled for July 2nd with Ortega, there aren't many reviews on his BBLs but the ones I did see we're all positive. I've also read some not so great things about Omulepu and the fact that he isn't board certified is a red flag. Do more research before you decide.....and did you set a date?

anon1366143

May 29, 2015

My sx is scheduled with Ortega for the July 2nd too! We'll be become O dolls the same day :). Are you staying at a RH or a hotel?

NellaBby

May 29, 2015

I'm not staying at their RH because I've read many bad reviews. So now I'm in the process of finding a hotel. I was trying to get info on the hotels they are paired with since I heard they gv deals when I book through spectrum. But of course my coordinator Jessica has become non-responsive since I put my down payment. Hbu? RH? Or Hotel?

calixalegria

May 29, 2015

I haven't set a date but it wouldn't be until around next year. According to a supervisor at Spectrum Omulepu is "in the process" of becoming board certified :-/

anon1366143

May 29, 2015

I need to find out if I'm going to be able to bring someone. I only have one friend that may be able to go, depending on what she says, that'll determine whether I go to the RH or not. Would rather the hotel route but not too sure if I can make that happen just yet. My coordinator is Lizbeth, I've been able to get in touch with her pretty regularly, so hoping that doesn't start to slack off any because I'm sure I'll have more questions for her.

Quervacious

June 1, 2015

When is your surgery date? I am looking for a roomate too

Quervacious

May 29, 2015

Not Board Certified...yikes!! Dont' do it

jhenderson1

May 30, 2015

Me and you are having the same problems lol....

jhenderson1

May 30, 2015

Im with u on the drains....I refused to have drains as well that's what I like about Ortega

Quervacious

June 1, 2015

Why did you refuse? The drains prevent you from developing a seroma

jhenderson1

June 2, 2015

If I have to I won't fight it but I don't want to go home with them the way I'm scheduling my bbl it's on my spring break an will be returning back to school the week after hopefully everything goes perfect I'll just stand in class lol

Bori123

June 2, 2015

Hi Quervacious, Dr. Ortega doesn't like drains. The lymphatics are very important after surgery It will help speed up the revovery and avoid Seromas.

jhenderson1

June 2, 2015

Yeah I don't see any drains in his pictures the the other Dr. O uses them so I was hoping I didn't need them when I get mines done

UPDATED FROM calixalegria

2 months pre

How many days to stay after BBL?

calixalegriaDecember 5, 2015

Hey dolls,
I posted this in the forum but haven't gotten any repsonses yet. My sister and I are getting sx in March in Miami (coming from Cali). We are wondering how many days post sx we should stay in Miami? How soon after sx do ppl typically go back for the follow up? And how often? We don't want to come back too soon, but we also are not trying to stay longer than necessary either. I know we won't be able to sit right away so factoring in the plane ride home and any post sx appointments, how long should we book the hotel for? 10 days? 2 weeks? All opinions appreciated :)

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NellaBby

December 9, 2015

Hey doll, check out my story. I went to Dr.Ortega, and I'm more than happy to share my experience. I stayed for 5 days. They will schedule your follow up according to how long you are in Miami for. I also sat my entire plane ride back home (2.5 hours) just be sure to save some pain meds for the ride home. Especially since your flight will be longer than mine was. But prepare to be uncomfortable. I recommend a boppy pillow. Helped a lot through my healing. They don't prescribe a lot of pain pills..and they also give a low dose. (Percocet 5mg, I believe it was like 7-10 pills) if possible I would recommend bringing your own pain meds in addition for back up.

UPDATED FROM calixalegria

2 months pre

Butt-out or butt-in?

calixalegriaDecember 5, 2015

Also, we are gathering our items needed for the trip now. Should we get compression garments with the butt intact? Or cut out? Does it make a difference in the healing or end result?

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NellaBby

December 9, 2015

The cut out ones are not best for healing in the beginning. I personally wouldn't recommend them at all.