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Mexico Adventure - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

UPDATED FROM tropicalgirl
2 years post

Mexico Adventure - San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

tropicalgirl
WORTH IT$6,500
It has been three years now and I often think to myself how grateful I am that I don't look like a "facelift victim". When I see women who have obviously had facelifts it makes me appreciate Dr. Koelliker's conservative approach. If it is so markedly clear that someone has had a facelift and they don't look like their previous self, it appears fake and unattractive. I get compliments SO often about how young I look and nobody but nobody believes I am 64. I am still so grateful for the experience in many ways....the non-traumatic sedation, Dr. Koelliker's manner, the efficiency of the entire process arranged by Pat Marino and my wonderful stay at Casa Marino. I will go back in my late 60's for a tune up, as the reasonable price makes it possible!

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March 5, 2016
Thank you so much for the update. So wonderful to hear from someone who has had the procedure three years ago.
March 6, 2016
I am happy to read this also. Because I recently read a comment of someone who said that the work is good in the beginning and they thought he was a kind person but the work didn't last at all
March 6, 2016
I also had a facelift with Dr. Koelliker around the same time as you, with very good results. I never had the windblown or pulled look which looks so awful. No one believes I am 67 and I certainly don't believe it! My time at Casa Marino was awesome as was the the entire experience! I also will be going back for a touch up in a few years.
March 8, 2016
I just had a tummy tuck and facelift with Dr. Koelliker March 1st... My recovery has been wonderful. I'm here at Casa Marino and I cannot imagine a better place for recovery. Sweet Fabiola took me into town today, San Miguel is spectacular!!
March 6, 2016
I so agree, I see faces that look like they have been melted or distorted in such a unnatural way
April 8, 2016
Beautiful are you still happy with the results?
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November 8, 2016
Wonderful! I am 2 months post op and am so very pleased already. I am so glad I did this, chose Dr. Koelliker and stayed at Casa Marino. I had someone tell me just a few days ago that they thought I was in my early 40's! I would do it again in a minute. I am so glad you posted 3 years post op. I will do the same so that others can see how lovely this natural lift looks.
UPDATED FROM tropicalgirl
7 months post

August 22, 2013

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December 31, 2013
You look great, we both had our face/neck lifts around the same time...
August 7, 2014
You look stunning - even before the procedure!!
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March 23, 2015
You are beautiful! Thanks for such a detailed description of your experience!
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March 23, 2015
You look gorgeous! I am so happy to have this site. All I have heard about Dr K is soo positive, and I really need to hear that! Thanks.
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January 7, 2018
I know this is o long so but I’m hoping to hear you are still happy and can you wear your up? and does Dr k do the tightening of the neck bands as they call the muscles there ?
UPDATED FROM tropicalgirl
20 days post

WORTH IT! BOTH DR. KOELLIKER AND CASA MARINO

tropicalgirl
Still trying to figure out how to change that notice from "Not Sure" to "Worth It" so thought I would mention that it WAS and IS WORTH IT! Am especially pleased that I stayed at Casa Marino for the pampering, convenience, the ease of logistics and emotional support, rather that just a bed and breakfast, or the like......that was WORTH IT!!!!!!!!

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May 29, 2013
You look positively radiant! congratulations!!!! Dr Koelliker truly is an artist. Really happy with the work that he did on me. I also found Casa Marino to be a special part of the experience. Also planning on going back.... maybe see you there! Happy for you!
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May 30, 2013
You look fantastic!
June 16, 2013
You look beautiful. Wow is all I can say, my god you look young enough to be your own daughter :-)
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May 22, 2015
Thank you sooo much for your excellent detailed review - if I have any future tweaks I will seriously consider Dr. Koelliker and Casa Marino. My last facelift/eyelid lift was as a widow - and I knew what to expect - but in my area (Orange County California) - all of the aftercare facilities seem to have closed (could only find one in Santa Monica and Pasadena) or usually do not take doctors they are not affiliated with.
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May 22, 2015
It is a bummer to be alone the days after surgery. I could not drive for 3 weeks so had to ask friends for a ride.