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Very Happy with the results so far! Facelift and Armlift in Costa Rica
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Well I have been on RealSelf for about a year now....
WORTH IT$17,000
Well I have been on RealSelf for about a year now. I started checking it out when I got a gastric bypass because I knew I would need some plastics done. Iv lost about 100 lbs and still have another 30 or so to go, hence the Nov date. I have chosen Dr Arguello in Costa Rica. He has fantasic reviews and pictures and great credentials Dr. Argüello´s credentials including being a member of the:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ISAPS).
I am getting a facelift, necklift, eyelift and probably an eyebrow lift. I am also getting an armlift in the same surgery unless the facelift takes longer than expected and then it will be a few days after my facelift ( the quote for face, neck, brow, eye and arm lift includes everything except my recovery stay of 14 days ) broken down the cost is as follows:
face neck eyes $5,300
eyebrows $2,000
arms $3000
surgical clinic $3000 about $4,500 if you want your surgery done at the hospital
10 therapy sessions $500
face garment $60
medications and pre op tests $500
14 days at Che Tica Recovery ranch @ $125 a day ( my husband will be with me ) its $85 a day for one
and around $1000 for airfare.
Thanks for all of you out there that do reviews and show your pictures. I will add more photos soon
this is a cash price
the 14 day stay at Che Tica is $125 a day because my husband is coming with me, its $85 for 1 person
and I figure airfare will be around $1000 for both of us.
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society of Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), International Society of Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ISAPS).
I am getting a facelift, necklift, eyelift and probably an eyebrow lift. I am also getting an armlift in the same surgery unless the facelift takes longer than expected and then it will be a few days after my facelift ( the quote for face, neck, brow, eye and arm lift includes everything except my recovery stay of 14 days ) broken down the cost is as follows:
face neck eyes $5,300
eyebrows $2,000
arms $3000
surgical clinic $3000 about $4,500 if you want your surgery done at the hospital
10 therapy sessions $500
face garment $60
medications and pre op tests $500
14 days at Che Tica Recovery ranch @ $125 a day ( my husband will be with me ) its $85 a day for one
and around $1000 for airfare.
Thanks for all of you out there that do reviews and show your pictures. I will add more photos soon
this is a cash price
the 14 day stay at Che Tica is $125 a day because my husband is coming with me, its $85 for 1 person
and I figure airfare will be around $1000 for both of us.
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Replies (14)
July 6, 2016
So excited for you!! You are having the same surgeries I had done last November with Dr Arguello minus the armlift although I do need that done around some point. I am so happy with my results, it has made such a positive difference in my life. I am sure you will feel the same way. When are you having your surgery done?
July 6, 2016
sometime in November still deciding on exact date, of course you are one of the many reviews that helped to sway me, did you have the neck bands done?
July 7, 2016
Aw..so nice. I had some neck sagging and some band issues. Actually not sure what he did, I had no incision under my neck. Whatever he did the bands are gone. Sorry I can't give you more of a precise answer. I am coming back in November. Maybe we will get a chance to meet.
July 7, 2016
Definitely having a breast reduction with no implants and possibly a tummy tuck. I will most likely make the decision in September or October.
July 25, 2016
After looking at your pics, you may not need a brow lift. Your brows are not in a terrible position and Dr. Arguello may be able to take care of your concerns with blepharoplasties. You don't want the surprised look and the doctor is very conscious of not making you look unnatural. I am 3 months post op and still healing. I have a lot of numbness in front of my ears and on my lateral neck. The feeling is coming back though I don't know how normal sensation will be. I absolutely love Dr. Arguello and Dr. Arce. They are the best! Good luck and have fun!
August 14, 2016
Best of luck! Too bad you're not coming in September! I am scheduled for September 14 and staying at Verdeza and Las Cumbres. I'll follow your journey!
UPDATED FROM cor.lin
3 months pre
Got secure date and bought plane tickets for hubby and I
so very exciting it is seeming more real now that I have purchase flight tickets and paid my deposit for Dec 8 surgery. I still have to lose 20 more lbs to have a low enough bmi for surgery. I'm trying to get and keep myself motivated be very strict on my diet by starting to buy stuff for the trip, so far iv gotten 2 night gowns that are loose and snap button up the front and also got new robe, someone suggested a floppy hat for when I'm outside and I got that. I don't want to take a bunch of stuff I don't need but I would love some suggestions from all of you realselfers out there that have flown out of the county to costa rica for surgery, Im getting a full face lift, eyes top and bottom, eyebrow lift and neck lift along with a chemical peel and possible some fat injections to my face. I'm also getting an arm lift. I would like to stay and Che Tica but Iv had a few people discourage me from that, I will have my husband with me he is very good at caring for me and will be fully involved in this whole thing. The cost of Verdeza is much more than Che Tica
$125 a day for both of us ( especially because there are two of us and I think I would love the scenery and quiet along with the fact that I can get a two bedroom cottage at Che Tica which would allow for my husband to do other things while I'm sleeping or resting. Any suggestions would be helpful and I promise to pay it forward by posting my before and after pictures and giving a rundown of the whole thing for others.
$125 a day for both of us ( especially because there are two of us and I think I would love the scenery and quiet along with the fact that I can get a two bedroom cottage at Che Tica which would allow for my husband to do other things while I'm sleeping or resting. Any suggestions would be helpful and I promise to pay it forward by posting my before and after pictures and giving a rundown of the whole thing for others.
Replies (14)
September 2, 2016
I just want to say Best Wishes on your surgery!! Glad you are doing this for you!! Soft landings for your flight! Hubby going with you is THE BEST!! XOXOX
September 2, 2016
You will have a great time. I went to CR in April and May for a total of 24 days....it was so wonderful. See some sights before surgery if you have time. Maxi dresses are great ...comfortable and will hide the ugly post op stockings you must wear for 4 weeks. Dr. Arguello is so safety conscious so really stay motivated to lose any weight you need to before surgery. The doctor WILL NOT OPERATE on you if you haven't lost the weight even if you show up in CR. He will turn you away if it's not safe for you. I stayed at Verdeza by myself for 24 days so my charges there were high but the food is wonderful, transportation is included in addition to nursing care, housekeeping, laundry service. The rooms have a queen bed and hospital bed and kitchenette. It's kind of like a fully furnished studio apartment. You also have unlimited international phone calls free of charge. With Che Tica it cost about $25 dollars in taxi rides every time you go to a doctor's appt, the clinic for surgery and to the spa so that really adds up fast. I didn't go to Che Tica but heard the food is not good but the grounds are beautiful. It just depends on what you feel comfortable with. At Verdeza you can walk to stores and to the spa for post op treatments. Good luck to you. If you have any questions I'll be happy to answer any and help you thru this great adventure. Linda M
September 4, 2016
Good luck. I wish you all the best for your surgery. I'm going to have facelift, neck lift and arm lift in India next March. I have a sleeve gastrectomy done a few years ago and since had a tummy tuck which was very good. Since then I gained back some weight and my goal now is to lose it again before March, which is why I've booked that date. With an incentive, I know i can lose the weight that I regained.
September 4, 2016
yes having that date will help you be more serious about loosing weight, you can do it.
September 3, 2016
I'm flying out today for surgery on Wednesday with Dr. Arguello & Arce. Like Linda, I'm taking advantage of Verdeza but then again I'm traveling along. I say alone but I think there will be 3 RS friends at Verdeza during the time I'm there along with the other RS angels (like Linda & Diane) who've been through it and there for us! Super support network. Good luck.
September 12, 2016
So excited for you!! My surgery is on November 28th with Dr Arguello. Hopefully we will have a chance to meet. I am not sure where I am staying..probably Verdeza or Las Cumbres. Dr Arguello is the best..he did my facelift last November..so happy with my results!!
September 13, 2016
I am having a breast reduction and hopefully a lip lift. I am a DD right now and hoping to be a B after surgery. I sent Dr Arguello my wish pic and he says he can make it happen so yay!! I also sent a before and after pic of a woman on Real Self.. lolabrown ,..she had an amazing result from her lips lift surgery. I don't want subtle..want the full lips. He says he can do that too. And as you will discover Dr Arguello is awesome in a very way. Looking forward to my next adventure in Costa Rica for sure.
September 13, 2016
wht is he charging for the reduction? I want to get a tummy tuck and breast lift also
September 13, 2016
I think Dr Arce quoted me 5300 for breast reduction or breast lift without implants and 5800 with them. I believe tummy tuck is 5000. Not sure if those are cash prices or not. And usually the price tends to go down the more procedures you have.
October 30, 2016
I noticed that there is someone on RS that is putting out negative commentary on Dr. Arguello today. I don't know the story but it is very inconsistent with my experience in September. I had FL/NL, upper and lower blephs and TT. The "stitchery" from my incisions is amazing. I am healing so well. I am now rereading different reviews on all procedures and realize how fortunate I was to have Dr. Arguello. Their follow up is amazing. It gets nerve wracking as you get closer to the date, but you'll be glad once you're on the "other sides". Congratulations on your weight loss, and good luck on your procedures. Since you are having a number of procedures at the same time, I would still recommend Verdeza. I had a few complications not due to Dr. A and I was very appreciative of the nursing staff and the fact that I was so close to CIMA, the large hospital and many more conveniences.
December 4, 2016
Well you should look at my photos and consider yourself lucky because I'm the one who is leaving the bad review. If I could give him less than one star I would. Hes ruined my life
Welcome, I'm so excited for you and so glad you decided to share your journey with us. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve found on RealSelf so far? Have you purchased any supplies for your recovery? You might find the following list handy to help with your shopping: 10 Supplies for your Facelift Recovery and you might also find this information helpful: 16 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Facelift.
I look forward to your updates, good luck!