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So I am contemplative about choosing a surgeon-...

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CurvyCurlyGirl
WORTH IT$7,900

So I am contemplative about choosing a surgeon- plus whether or not to get a BBL & TT together? Or Stager…
Some doctors support this method, others don't.
I have communicated w/ many AMAZING board certified surgeons, all w/ different opinions & different price tags. I have spent hours on sites researching board certified doctors, reviews, before/after photos, health care grades, recovery locations, flights etc. Its been tireless trying to find the right doctor, the right care, and a reasonable price for my transformation. I may be finicky- but I've never done this before- I want it done right- with no revisions, and no complications if possible.

I workout 4-5 days a week, I have no past/previous health issues, and would consider myself a pretty fix person. I want the sagging skin gone off my abdomen, I want a flat belly and more projection/lift in my derriere.

Top Picks:
Kenneth Hughes $15k (performed together) Harvard Grad- Solid work! *muah*
L.A. prices may be way out of my league.
Michael Salzhauer $12,500k (performed together) He does Crossfit- I do crossfit! Sounds perfect! But price is still kind of high!
Mel Ortega $5k BBL / $No TT Quote yet (separate) Prices are FAIR. Work is quality. We stager the surgeries as he feels it will maximize my results.

American doctors can be pricey- but there seems to be less risk during post op treatment & follow up procedures.

I have considered (and am still researching ) doctors abroad. Although i scare the mess out of family members/friends when i mention this. (though i do have a supportive relative who is a medical professional & understands that these too can be quality procedures)

Dominican Republic seems to be an attractive spot for these procedures- and nothing against Duran, Baez or Yily- but I’m not jumping on the bandwagon to be part of the CIPLA army. I’ve read some good things, I’ve read some bad things, but I am just not interested.

Top Picks DR (Don’t remember exact quotes- but all who responded are SUBSTANCIALLY lower than any American doctor)

Dr. Alejandro Hernandez Pizzoglio (I like this guy because he said 2 weeks was not enough time for me to recover from both TT & BBL. (I felt he was being real)
Dr. Fatima Anadel Almonte (Need more research- no quote yet)
Dr. Yvelise Bello Paredes (Need more research – no quote yet)
Dr, Luis Redondo (Low quote-Not too many reviews yet is an ISAPS member)

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Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Daniel Del Vecchio, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 22, 2014
Good luck on finding the right PS... Just like I spent hrs researching, looking at pictures and taking into consideration what PS said. I used my personal intuition, research and judgement to pick the right PS. Good luck on your journey :)
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September 23, 2014
Yes! Indeed, thats ultimately what needs to be done. go with your gut. im working on doing that now. Im just trusting God.
October 20, 2014
How about Dra. ROBLES
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September 23, 2014
They recommend you do them separate because of the cc limits which for Florida is 4000 . I had a TT I wad dancing around by day 4 took me 2 weeks to walk around normal and with a pep in my step but I'm sure adding a BBL you may want to add a week to your recovery time. I'm getting my BBL Oct.6 so I hope it's heals week I only took off a week, I'm a teacher do I'll be able to stand at work.
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September 23, 2014
yeah! and honestly im real scared of not being fully recovered for my return to work if i do both together. my potential surgeon wants to stager and do the TT first. Immediately i was no NO, but now i totally get it- i think the results of the TT first will be beautiful! i have enough fat in both my thighs alone for BBL. I think the idea is marvelous.
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November 1, 2014
Good luck
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March 1, 2015
who did u wind up going to for your surgery, I want to go to dr. luis redondo as well but cant seem to find any patients reviews nt one. even though he seems to be a respected plastic surgeon
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August 25, 2015
U look great
UPDATED FROM CurvyCurlyGirl
3 months pre

Butt enhancement procedure - Scheduled

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CurvyCurlyGirl
I've tirelessly been pursuing a doctor for my much needed makeover. I've totally been removed from FB, IG, Twitter & every other social networking account and only focused on finding a surgeon, recovery spots, reviews, pictures etc.
I'm going with Dr. Ortega- Spectrum Aesthetics in Miami, FL. Karla is SO personable- she was assigned as my personal coordinator. After I received the receipt for down payment i was like "Aint NO turning back" I'll be updating you w/ my progress. Planning to stay at a local recovery house- the ladies have extended kindness & generosity thus far: keep it coming ladies.

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September 26, 2014
Get it girl........no need to turn back.
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September 26, 2014
Ha! Exactly! Locked in. I need this anyway. It's good change. (:
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September 27, 2014
Good luck on your journey
UPDATED FROM CurvyCurlyGirl
3 months pre

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Returned ppw to Karla today- spent all last night looking up more reviews- very attracted to the work of dr. fisher- the hype on here about him is amazing! (Harvard Grad degree!) Clearly he does GREAT work! My question: Why is Dr. Fisher using the BRAND NAME DEGREE at VANITY? For what purpose? It appears to cheapen his caliber! Fishers method proves AMAZING- as BBL outcomes are largely (punt intended) satisfactory!
My ONLY Barrier: Fishers entourage! ie: colleagues/employees seem to bring him DOWN. TOO often reported that ppl around him provide POOR service. Not sure why Mr Fisher is operating out of Vanity clinic? REALLY??
CLEARLY skills like his have potential to DOMINATE a private practice. Why Vanity?
RS reviews report Vanity as a "a butcher shop......." !!!!!!
As someone serious about certification, ethics, degrees, honesty, licensure, policy, etc.
Thi irks me:
EXAMPLE: Dr. Hasan, (Fisher Vanity colleague) - a board Certified Dermatologist- (Not PLASTIC SURGEON!!) Hasan's BBL procedure often evidence as satisfactory! BUT, i feel it IS a disservice to a patient for your to NOT be board certified in Plastic Surgery. NOOOOO good vibes from Vanity Clinic and workers. I believe, Surgeons have the HIGHEST standards of practice/procedures and their credentials should NOT for a second be questionable. So much Love. Ortega.
Conclusion: Bizarre that Fisher works from Vanity Clinic! His $6k (mostly all inclusive package) is VERY appealing! SMH. Vanity Clinic reviews SO BAD my conscious tells me NO.

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September 28, 2014
Good lucky! Funny that your profile pic is or of my ideal booties but I got my pic directly from the girl in the pics IG.. She got nice cakes :-)
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September 28, 2014
Ha! Who knows- mayve gotten it from you. I originally gave photo cred- but thru the masses of photos and reviews it's been too much info & lost track. Some doctors (not mine) told me I don't have enough fat to achieve this look!!?? I AM freakin FAT!!! WTHeck!!?? At least 20 LB overweight not obese but a few extra- so DANG! For real!!??