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MIAMI HERE I COME!!! Booty, Booty, Booty Rocking Everywhere coming SOON!!!

UPDATED FROM HoneySugaIceTea
6 months pre

My Mind was not at ease....

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HoneySugaIceTeaSeptember 7, 2016
$4,500
Okay, so I have FINALLY made up my mind and decided to switch doctors from Dr. Alvarez, to Dr. Ortega. With many sleepless nights and staying on RealSelf non stop, even at work looking up Dr. Ortega's work and before and after pictures I feel that he is the right one for me. So I am sticking with Dr. Ortega. I was considering Ghurani, AND still just MIGHT change over to him, but Ortega work looks amazing and I have studied the body type of women he normally work with and yes, I fit the picture. Dr. Ortega doll coming soon. I wish I could update my status to reflect that Dr. Ortega is now going to be my doctor, just have not figured out how.

HoneySugaIceTea's provider

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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bgirl36
September 7, 2016
You have to send realself a request to change your Dr and they will have it done within a few days :)
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HoneySugaIceTea
September 7, 2016
okay, thanks doll :)
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kjhandy4
September 20, 2016
He has a special for 4100 now am also torn between the 2
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HoneySugaIceTea
September 20, 2016
I know, it is so nerve racking because you want to make the right decision and get a good deal all at the same time.
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kjhandy4
September 20, 2016
Yes that is so true
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HoneySugaIceTea
September 20, 2016
But I feel A LOT more better and comfortable with Ortega. I feel that he can deliver the results that I am seeking. I am just ready to get this done already now. At 1st I was scared, now I am more anxious than anything.
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kjhandy4
September 20, 2016
Yes I understand
OrtegaDoll11192016
October 5, 2016
did you have your surgery yet? i am torn as well between ghurani alvarez and ortega i gotta make my mind up fast they have a special going on but surgery has to be done in either october or november so i am planning november just dont know with what doctor i want to see some pics i am leaning towards ortega just not many ics out there help a sista out
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HoneySugaIceTea
October 6, 2016
No, my surgery is scheduled for March of 2017. I was booked with Alvarez 1st, but couldn't find any good pics of his work and even follow him on IG and still not pics there either. A girl that went to him saw that I was booked with him and read my review and inboxed me personally and told me NOT TO GO TO HIM b/c he doesn't deliver the booty. So I found another girl on IG that went to Ortega and OMG her results were amazing. So I found spectrum page on IG and THAT is where I saw all the pics that I needed to see. They have Dr. Ortega & Dr. Ghurani's work on the spectrum page on IG. Go there and you will see all of the before and after pics. Hope that helps you make the right decision for yourself. I am STILL thinking of going with Ghurani, but Ortega has my attention for now....he does good work!
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newwaist_whodis
October 9, 2016
I literally went through the same steps as you kind of lol I originally was going to book with Alvarez but after sending my pics in my coordinator Emily informed me that I was a good candidate for Ghurani as well. I ended up going with Ghurani and though he costs more I truly believe you get what you pay for plus Ghurani does snatch waists and plump up butts lol anyways please keep us updated. I'll be following your journey as my surgery is months away. Have you started buying pre and post op items?
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HoneySugaIceTea
October 10, 2016
No I have not started buying any supplies as of yet, but I am about to start though. Yeah Ghurani is where it is at. I am praying that he run a special as it get closer to my surgery date and will most likely switch to him. So far my nerves have been okay with Ortega, and I haven't seen many bad reviews on him. But my mind is still on Ghurani before and after pics and I still love him. I might end up switching regardless if he running a special or not.
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Latina_303
October 25, 2016
Hi Dolls! I am in the same situation! I can't decide with which one to go with! Dr Ghurani or Dr Ortega. I am wanting mine done in late January or February! I also have been on RealSelf for a bit and researching. I got a call from Spectrum and they ask for the deposit, but don't have it quite yet :( so I'm waiting and hoping I can still get a special! Keep us posted on your journey as it will definitely help us all decide and know what to do and expect. Thanks mama for sharing!
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HoneySugaIceTea
October 26, 2016
Well Ortega was a little bit more affordable for me, BUT now that some unforeseen circumstances have surfaced, it looks like I will have to push my surgery date back b/c my best friend is getting married in April and asked me to be in her wedding, so of course I can't let me girl down, so now that I have to push my date back, I will have more time to save up more money and go with Ghurani. I initially wanted him to begin with, but his special was to get surgery within this year and I know/knew I was not ready. Reasons for choosing Ortega though was not solely on the fact that he was cheaper, BUT I actually researched online and found a girl that youtubed her entire BBL journey and Dr. Ortega performed her surgery & she looks AMAZING OMG & then I found another girl my height and build and he did an awesome job on her as well and plus he has been in the plastic surgery business for quite some time now and very skilled. Yes as my journey gets closer I will be posting more pics and keeping everyone informed.
OrtegaDoll11192016
October 26, 2016
I saw a girl as well that he did Ashlee martin my same height and weight and she looks damn good. I had been torn between what doctor to choose I wanted to see work done on someone that had the same body type as me and I found Ashlee and Dr Ortega did his thing! I'm scheduled for Nov 19 I requested to be the first patient of his for that day. So we will see I will post my before pics and my journey as I get closer to becoming an Ortega doll
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Caramel Apple
November 12, 2016
Hey I live in CT but I'm looking for a roomie in march to get my butt done
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HoneySugaIceTea
November 16, 2016
O yeah, well we might need to link up b/c I was considering a hotel and just have my friend, who is an RN to tag along with me and help me out for that first 3 days or so.
UPDATED FROM HoneySugaIceTea
7 months pre

Tushy & Waist Wish Pics

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HoneySugaIceTeaAugust 30, 2016
These are some wish pics that I envy. A couple of waist and projection pics

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jmurphy1
January 30, 2017
Whatever you ladies do please stay away from MEL ORTEGA
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HoneySugaIceTea
January 30, 2017
OMG what happened?
jmurphy1
January 30, 2017
I posted some pics I had developed a bad staff infection and had to have emergency surgery when I returned home had it before I left and he said I was fine he's horrible I want everyone to know it
UPDATED FROM HoneySugaIceTea
7 months pre

I am kind of torn

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HoneySugaIceTeaAugust 29, 2016
Okay, so at 1st when I was researching I REALLY wanted Dr. Ghurani, but the nice coordinator hit me back and informed me that Dr. Alvarez was having a BBL special for $4100.00. Of course being a bargains shopper and trying to find the best deal is my thing, so I took a look at Dr. Alvarez's work and I like it, don't get me wrong but I LOVE Dr. Ghurani's MORE!! Now Dr. Alvarez does amazing work, but it looks like Dr. Ghurani has these females looking curvy with the small waist and Dr. Alvarez I cannot find that many pictures of his work on IG or his website. IG has majority of Dr. Ghurani's patient's on there and ALL OF THEM, I mean ALL OF THEM look amazing. If I go with Ghurani, my price is going to be much more, but I think it is worth it in my opinion, but if I can get the same results with Alvarez paying $1900 less, then I will stick with him. Are there anymore Alvarez dolls out there that would like to share their pictures so that I may get a good idea of his work?

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calinabi
August 30, 2016
I would ultimately choose the doctor that you think will give you the best results, even if it cost more. Because its your body, and you don't want any regrets :)
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HoneySugaIceTea
August 30, 2016
You are SO RIGHT!! because I will ALWAYS have it in the back of my mind "what if...."
Anon0309
August 30, 2016
I'm having the same issue but Alvarez seems so much more professional so I feel more comfortable with him I'm scheduled for oct 18
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HoneySugaIceTea
September 1, 2016
I am going to stick with him because I really havent read any negative reviews about him and plus his price is unbeatable lol. I cant wait until you have your surgery, be sure to post lots of pictures!
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cococream
December 15, 2016
Alvarez_plastic_surgery is his insta page
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