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Dr.Mel Ortega/350-500cc/spectrum-aesthetics/mother - Miami, FL

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Hi there! First off id like to start by saying...

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Kiara718
$2,500
Hi there!
First off id like to start by saying that I have been obsessed with Real Self for a few months now and have found several reviews very helpful. My hope is to help and answer as many questions to women looking to get a breast augmentation. Iam a 23 year old mother of one and also a nursing student. Iam soooo excited to start this process with you all and share all of the details of my procedure with you all. I decided to write my FIRST review today because I literally just got off the phone with Liz from spectrum aesthetics in Dr. Mel Ortegas office. She was very helpful and answered all of my questions immediately and professionally. She immediately sent me a text with her email address to send photos of my breast for review. (They do this to see if you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation and if you will need a lift as well.) Liz texted me back immediately to let me know the doctor felt I am a good candidate. I've agreed to set the date for May1st (Dr. Mel is only available Monday, Wednesday and Friday). They require a $500 deposit to set the date which I will pay for this weekend. So excited! I'll attach the pictures I sent in. :)

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Mel T. Ortega, MD

Mel T. Ortega, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 14, 2015
I am super happy for you! Will you go in for a consultation tho? I am concerned whether i will need a lift as well
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January 16, 2015
I was told you only need a lift if your nipples are pointing down to the ground. I will not be going in for a consultation because I would hate to wait around all day long. Everything done by phone although she did say I will have to come see the doctor a day before the surgery.
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January 14, 2015
Hey and welcome I'm going with Dr. Ortega myself but for my tummy tuck first then a BA w/implants that cost more than the tummy tuck got that on special I put my deposit down Monday for a March 30th surgery date well keep updating I will follow ur journey
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January 14, 2015
*breast lift with implants lol,
January 15, 2015
I'm doing the mommy make over as well. I will be there March 31st for surgery on April 1st... Good luck! I will be following u!
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January 16, 2015
Good luck! :)
January 20, 2015
Are you sure you don't want to do it all at once? I had a breast lift with saline implant and a full tummy tuck all done by Dr. Ortega on 12/18/2014. What I would recommend for you to do is get yourself a recliner chair. What you will need later is massages at least a minimum of 10 and a faja.
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January 20, 2015
you will have to tell us how it went. i will be putting my deposit down next week. Little nervous though.
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January 15, 2015
I just sent info for breast lift & replace old implants his prices are amazing as well his work. I would have to travel from Mass but will still be worth it. Did you request May? Or is he booking that far out? Can't wait to see your results
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January 16, 2015
I requested may because I'll have some time off from school at that time :) good luck with your procedure and keep me posted!
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January 20, 2015
That is what i am doing going down in april to see him then next day surgery. But kinda nervous though. My consult i think will be able to tell me more once i put a deposit done. She said he looked at my pics and said i am candiate for ba/bl. Ill be down there for 16 days for vacation. Thank god my parents live down there. (3 hours away) Ill keep everyone posted. Hoping for april 15th or 16th.
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January 24, 2015
I'm definitely going to check up on your results. I've decided to go with Dr. Ortega as well.
January 25, 2015
Welcome over to the ortega dolls!!!
March 7, 2015
What month are you trying to go?
UPDATED FROM Kiara718
2 months pre

8 weeks away!

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Kiara718
Today I am 8 weeks away from my surgery which means I have 6 weeks to pay off the remaining balance on my account. My concern today is that I stopped breast feeding 7 months ago and just last week I started developing milk again only in my right boob. Has anyone ever experienced this and knows if this will effect my surgery? I have added more pics because I also notice that my left breast is droopping more (saggy). Man! I can't wait to get this done! Hoping for a full C or even a small D.

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March 6, 2015
Guess what!? I am May 01st too with Dr Ortega! lol I might see you.i don't kno.. :-)
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April 1, 2015
Omg! So exciting. After doing my blood work a few days ago, i just got my "cleared for surgery" email WITH pre and post op instructions. How exciting is that?? We are so close!
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April 1, 2015
I am going to do my tests tomorrow...I should have done them a few days ago but I am only now getting around to it.. I will start counting down after the first week of April has past lol I am sooo excited
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April 21, 2015
Hey Kiara...I finally got my ALL CLEARED email today! I am all set for May 1..nervous, excited, anxious
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April 22, 2015
Yay you! I been counting down every day! Lol 9 days left for us! :D
April 1, 2015
Best of luck ladies! I'm new on here but I went for my 6 week Ck up and everything is looking great. I just wish I would of listened to my PS on the CCS I got scared after peoples comments and down sized that day darn!!! But I'm still at a 34DD.vs size which they exaggerate so if I go to like Macy's I'm a 34D. Better than the 34A I was. So when in doubt listen to your PS after showing your wish picture and don't listen to anyone else. They are the professionals. After showing my picture and measuring me he put me at 500cc HP mentors. Then I freaked out and went down to 450cc they look good like I said but they hide with my clothes unless its a tight shirt :/ when in doubt between size especially going under go bigger.. Good luck!
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April 21, 2015
****paying off the balance has changed** they no longer take debit or credit over the phone. They told me to bring in my balance of $1,000 in cash the day of surgery***
UPDATED FROM Kiara718
2 months pre

New wish pics... Smaller then before

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March 31, 2015
Hey! Okay so If you are debating going bigger-I say 100% YES! It is much better to be just a tad bit to big than a tad bit to small. Trust me! You will LOVEEEEE your new girls!!!
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March 31, 2015
My PS put 390 and filled them to 425CC. I would say you should go 450 or 475 CC
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April 1, 2015
Wow really? Lately I been thinking more of the 375- 425 cc range. IM scared I might go too big.