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Dr. Sergio Alvarez is AMAZING - Miami, FL

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After having my phone consult with Dr. Alvarez a...

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LovenLight2016
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After having my phone consult with Dr. Alvarez a few days ago, I made my deposit, booked my flight, reserved my recovery house, and booked my massages today. I'll be going through Dr. Alvarez's private practice. The office manager, Lena is amazing. I've had numerous conversations with her and she is very thorough and organized. My surgery is scheduled for May 10th, at 9am. After reading reviews and being highly recommended by Lena, I booked my RH with Mayda's Recovery House and will be staying 10 days and will be getting my massages with the infamous Elsie, who works closely with Mayda. I'm 43, married for 20 years, 2 boys (15, 7). I will be getting Liposculpture/BBL. I will go for a 2nd round for my TT. For the ladies who do not know, in Florida, doctors can only remove 1 liter of fat (6 lbs) if you have a TT. Doctors can not lipo the stomach either because there is a higher risk of necrosis.

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Sergio Alvarez, MD

Sergio Alvarez, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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March 19, 2016
How much are you paying for the recovery house?
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March 19, 2016
$250 the first night and $130 each additional. All transportation and meals.
March 25, 2017
Excuse me but what's the name of the recovery house you stayed @
March 19, 2016
How much was your deposit.
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March 19, 2016
@rrellis your deposit can be between $400.00-$550.00.Depending on when you book or where.Apparently he is cheaper through Spectrum than @ his private practice .
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March 19, 2016
My deposit was $550. He charges 10% deposit through his private practice. I think he is cheaper through Spectrum but I didn't want to be at the mercy of those coordinators with no access to the doctor post op. It really depends on what's important to you and if you want to deal with Spectrum based on reviews. Your experience may be totally different. Good luck!
March 19, 2016
Thank you for the info. I am also going through his private practice. Please post after your surgery I am looking to do my sx in June. Take care
March 22, 2016
What day in June were you looking at ?
April 22, 2016
June 2nd
April 22, 2016
I'm so confused and unhappy right now. So after making my deposit and talking to LIZ at Spectrum, Dr. Alvarez looked at my pictures and said he think I should do a TT first and then a BBL. Ok here is where the confusion come in 1. When I was going through his private practice I sent the same pictures to him as I did with Spectrum. Earlier in December Liz said I should do the BBL first to get all the fat I can for the BBL and then the TT now she is saying the doctor want me to do the TT first and then the BBL. WHAT THE HECK!! MAKE UP YOUR MIND PEOPLE. So let me explain about my body I have what you call a Fupa that stands for Fat Upper P.... Area. UMM kangroo pouch. Ok you get it right. So he said I wouldn't be happy after he lipo my stomach because it would hang even more instead of retracting. What The Whirl? So now the thing I wanted and started out for has to be put on the back burner. So I said ok I'll do the TT. Don't get me wrong I DO NEED IT, I'm so sicking of this FLATTTTT Booty!!! Anybody, Somebody what would you do? Oh yeah I also added breast lift to from the weight loss.
May 18, 2016
Hi doll, I'm
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Really sure if dr Alvarez reviewed your picture at spectrum, it may of been a different surgeon that reviewed at spectrum. This is why I'm going through his private pratice. When you go to the clinic it seems it's a mess.
I would suggest go through his pratice.
March 19, 2016
I'm choosing him also. In your comment you said they don't lipo your stomach, do you mean with a tt or with the bbl because I was hoping they would lipo a little of it.
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March 19, 2016
@rrellis in the State of Florida the maximum allow of fat that can be removed for BBL is 4000 cc/liters.
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March 19, 2016
Most doctors, especially Board Certified do not lipo your stomach with a TT because of the risk of necrosis due to the trauma of your skin with a TT. I'm getting the 12 areas of lipo and the BBL in which your full stomach is considered 4 areas. Please discuss this with the doctor you choose if you plan on getting the TT and BBL at the same time.
March 19, 2016
No I am doing exactly what you are. Bbl and then later tt.
March 19, 2016
How much is your deposit .
March 19, 2016

Thanks for starting a review.  While you wait for your surgery day check out our prep list and our resource roundup. I hope you post some before pics soon!

March 21, 2016
I just got a quote thru his private practice and my quote was 6800.00? for an extended TT muscle repair and Lipo to flanks. Wonder why my quote is higher
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March 23, 2016
I'm only getting the lipo/BBL first since doctors can only remove 1 liter of fat if you get a TT. I will get the TT later.
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Wish Pics

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LovenLight2016
I LOVE jeans! I want a natural looking, round butt that looks great in jeans. I definitely don't want a shelf or too big. I'll post my photos later. I have a square, flat, cottage cheese ass. I'm a realist and know a BBL doesn't eliminate cellulite entirely but may help. I'll take it as long as I look good in jeans.

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March 23, 2016
Oh wow, we may be twins, lol. Good luck hun, I go in November. Can't wait. Keep us updated
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March 23, 2016
Thanks and I sure will! :)
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March 23, 2016
Hi love.. u can go to my profile my ass was very cottage cheese.....you will get great results.
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March 23, 2016
Thanks Sunshine. You look amazing! I've been following you as Pat22405. I hope you're recovering well.
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October 19, 2016
Hey ladies I'm going in November as well 3rd rodeo for me
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BBL Pillow Versus Seat Cushion

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LovenLight2016
What's the difference besides the price? I ordered the seat cushion to see if it will work.

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March 25, 2016
The bbl pillow is a waste of money. Very hard and doesn't lift your butt up much. The booty buddy is better. I still have mine, I was asking what part of va u live in bc u can have mine if u want
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March 25, 2016
Thanks for the info. I'm in Fredericksburg.
January 27, 2017
Do you still have the booty buddy pillow??
January 30, 2017
I have the two booty pillows one is the booty buddy the other is Dr. Miami bbl pillow neither works. What finally works for me is simply getting two throw pillows. Roll one up and use duct tape to secure it. Use one under ur thigh and the other for back support. Don't waste ur money
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March 26, 2016
Which one is the booty buddy??? Srry, I'm confused on which cushion is which
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March 30, 2016
Go on Instagram they have a website it's called booty buddy pillow for bbl and its better than the bbl pillow
March 26, 2016
Ohh ok I'm in Newport News. Google booty buddy it has a lot more cushion and actually lifts your butt up
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April 12, 2016
I have to booty buddy. It's way better. Becuse it is higher and softer. I'm 6 weeks post op and it's marvelous. I have class all day tree days a week this seat let's me sit with out discomfort. A girlfriend had the bbl pillow and it's really hard and no good for te flight becuse it sinks into the leather seat.
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April 12, 2016
Great info and I keep hearing it's better. I just can't stomach $100 bucks for a seat cushion. My bank account and hubby are screaming WTF?!?! Lol. I bought the one in the pic which is nice. I also bought a foam roller, yoga mat and a neck roll from 5 Below.
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April 12, 2016
I totally understand! I took me 5 weeks to finally get it lolz. I yes try to sit on all those before you take them with you, like if you had your surgery. Put all pressure on your thighs and kida lean and use the table or desk as support. Also if you are in car use a hard decorative pillow for the back. That helped me when I had to fly.
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April 12, 2016
Thank you so much. Great info.
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April 13, 2016
What about Dr Miami Booty Buddy...or something like that? Have your heard of that one?