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Mother of 2 Finally Getting a Mommy Makeover: BBL First then TT & BL with Dr. Ortega - Miami, FL

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Like everyone else, Ive stalked RS for months....

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BrandNuMom
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Like everyone else, Ive stalked RS for months. I've mentally went back and forth with about 4 doctors. First it was Yily and Duran in DR but I kept second guessing traveling outside of the states. Then I considered Fisher but the review of the facility as a whole and them being unorganized deterred me. I finally went with Dr. Mel Ortega with Spectrum Aesthetics in Miami, FL. I have yet to hear any bad reviews about the facility. His work is great. My coordinator Jessica has helped me every step of the way. I felt like I was bothering her with too many questions but she reassured me that she's here to help me. To be honest, I stuck with Spectrum because of her communication and great delivery of information needed. Im scheduled to have a Brazilian Butt Lift, Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. Ortega prefers to do the procedures separately so I'll be doing my BBL first and then going back in 6-9 weeks for my TT & BL. Ill be flying in on the 19th for my pre-op appointment. My surgery date is the 20th. I haven't booked it yet but I'll be staying at Assistance for Life Recovery House. They are affiliated and recommended by Spectrum. Karla who runs the facility also works at Spectrum so thats a plus. She gives Spectrum patients a discount of $700 for 4 nights/5 days. I'm excited to get this whole process done. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you guys.

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 11, 2015
Welcome, Looking forward to following your journey!
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October 12, 2015
thanks I'm excited to share it
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October 11, 2015
you are gonna look great! hes a great surgeon
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October 12, 2015
thanks, I hope everything turns out great
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October 12, 2015
Thank you for sharing the information on the recovery house. I'll be following your journey as I'll be going to spectrum in a few months myself. With your surgery date being so soon I'm really excited for you. Do you mind sharing your height & weight?
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October 12, 2015
thanks yea so far, they've been great.. best of luck to you.. I'm 5'9" 178lbs
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November 7, 2015
Best wishes and prayers yes please keep
All of us posted
January 4, 2016
Great results !!!!!!!
UPDATED FROM BrandNuMom
1 day pre

Changed from Recovery House to Hotel wit Amy

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I ended up finding a Surgery Buddy so I'll no longer be staying at the Assistance for Life Recovery House. It's nothing they did, I definitely still recommend them. It jus worked out to be a lot more cost efficient going the other route. So far, I'm in love with Amy. She is constantly checking in on me. Making sure I have everything I need. She'll hold even a regular convo with me as well. I can tell already the great care that I'm going to get. She gave me and my surgery buddy a discount because we booked together which is great. Definitely cut my recovering cost in half by going this route. I'm excited & nervous at the same time, it's so close.

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January 16, 2016
Hello! Amy is a nurse? I'm looking for a sx buddy for 2/17/16 I'm going to Ortega as well:)
May 19, 2016
I booked with assistance for life but don't see much reviews on them. were they any good?
UPDATED FROM BrandNuMom
1 day pre

Information on Amy

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BrandNuMom
I'm probably gonna get messages asking about Amy's information so I'll be proactive.

Amy phone number: 239-850-5987
Rate: 125/day & 100/day with a buddy
I booked Amy for 2 days, the day of surgery & the day after. I think I can manage after that.
She works with her Husband & Assistant. Not sure what other usefully information I can give but feel free to ask.

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October 18, 2015
Where exactly do you stay...considering bbl with omulepu
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October 18, 2015
I'd be staying in a hotel.. yea I've heard n read a lot of negative things about him so definitely do your research. I do know that he's not board certified which is why his prices are cheaper.
October 18, 2015
I know I've read that too...I haven't booked yet they did give me the option of Ortega... Maybe I should go that route. so you ended up finding someone that is having surgery the same day and you guys will just help one another out ?
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November 9, 2015
Hi, how did you like Amy? So do you just pick a hotel and she just stays with you for how long as you like? Does that include the cooking and transportation?

Thanks
November 11, 2015
What do Amy do?