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Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift in Bolivia - Santa Cruz, Bolivia
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I went to Bolivia to have a tummy tuck lipo in...
isis09May 11, 2013
WORTH IT$6,900
I went to Bolivia to have a tummy tuck lipo in waist and tummy, and breast lift. I was not big but after my pregnancy I had a lot of extra skin on my stomach and my breast sagged due to how big they got during breast feeding.
I decided to go through makeover travel on a whim and I did as much research as I could possibly do on the company. I read many good reviews and some bad reviews. The problem was I couldn't decipher what was real and what was fake. I told myself that regardless the outcome I would write a review for all the other women and men who are contemplating going through this company.
The hotel was descent, in my opinion. I stayed at the Royal Lodge Hotel, and to be honest it wasn't the greatest hotel, but based on what I read online I was expecting worse. The staff at the hotel was very friendly and professional. There are very few people who speak english at the hotel, but that was never a problem for me. I managed with my best attempt at sign language, lol.
I had a breast lift and tummy tuck. I am thrilled with the results of my breast lift! My breast are completely lifted and firm. Dr. Ligeron did an exceptional job. At first I wasn't so happy about my tummy tuck because my stomach was so swollen I couldn't imagine what my final result would look like. Also, the stretch marks that were left over were inflamed. A lot of people think that when they get a tummy tuck their stomach is going to be immediately flat, but that is not the case for everyone. I had a small figure to begin with but I had extra skin from pregnancy. I thought I would be like the people who immediately have flat tummy's due to the fact that I was already small, but I had a lot of swelling.
The swelling has subsided and it looks much better. I still have swelling but compared to before I look way better. My incisions also look really good as well. I hope everything continues this way.
Also when I was there there were 4 other people at my hotel getting surgery done. They were all happy with their results. If anyone has any questions I will be happy to go in more detail.
The only negative thing I can really say at this time is that I didn't like the hotel food. I went out to restaurants to eat everyday. Dining in Bolivia is really cheap. I ate at El Arriero, La Suiss, and another place but I can't remember the name right now.
I decided to go through makeover travel on a whim and I did as much research as I could possibly do on the company. I read many good reviews and some bad reviews. The problem was I couldn't decipher what was real and what was fake. I told myself that regardless the outcome I would write a review for all the other women and men who are contemplating going through this company.
The hotel was descent, in my opinion. I stayed at the Royal Lodge Hotel, and to be honest it wasn't the greatest hotel, but based on what I read online I was expecting worse. The staff at the hotel was very friendly and professional. There are very few people who speak english at the hotel, but that was never a problem for me. I managed with my best attempt at sign language, lol.
I had a breast lift and tummy tuck. I am thrilled with the results of my breast lift! My breast are completely lifted and firm. Dr. Ligeron did an exceptional job. At first I wasn't so happy about my tummy tuck because my stomach was so swollen I couldn't imagine what my final result would look like. Also, the stretch marks that were left over were inflamed. A lot of people think that when they get a tummy tuck their stomach is going to be immediately flat, but that is not the case for everyone. I had a small figure to begin with but I had extra skin from pregnancy. I thought I would be like the people who immediately have flat tummy's due to the fact that I was already small, but I had a lot of swelling.
The swelling has subsided and it looks much better. I still have swelling but compared to before I look way better. My incisions also look really good as well. I hope everything continues this way.
Also when I was there there were 4 other people at my hotel getting surgery done. They were all happy with their results. If anyone has any questions I will be happy to go in more detail.
The only negative thing I can really say at this time is that I didn't like the hotel food. I went out to restaurants to eat everyday. Dining in Bolivia is really cheap. I ate at El Arriero, La Suiss, and another place but I can't remember the name right now.
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October 2, 2016
Hi I was looking to travel there as well to get a tummy tuck, and breast aug, I was wondering how long did u have to stay there?
UPDATED FROM isis09
24 days post
3 1/2 weeks post op, how to deal with SWELLING, and current results of BL and TT
isis09May 19, 2013
I am now 3 1/2 weeks post op and I literally just discovered how to get my swelling to subside. In the beginning I really questioned whether the compression garment for my tummy was really necessary. I honestly did not believe it was helping with my swelling. In fact, I thought it was making my swelling worse. I have the underwear type of compression garment that pulls all the way up just below my breast. What I just recently discovered is that I was wearing it wrong--or rather the way I was wearing it was not conducive to bringing my swelling down.
I was wearing it the expected way and pulling it up just under my breast, but I just discovered that wearing it that way was pretty much pushing my stomach up and causing the swelling to flare up just above my incision. Now I pull it up high, and when I'm finished clipping everything in, I pull the compression garment down as low as I can get it so that the tigthtest part of the compression garment is where the swelling is.
I hasn't even been 24 hours since I've been wearing it this way, and my stomach is so flat. Also, the inflamed stretch marks that were left over from my belly button down are pretty much non existent!!! Its so weird how they just evaporated. Now the only place that I can see stretch marks is around my belly button.
I have been using mederma for my stretch marks, and me erma scar gel for my incisions. I will be taking pictures to see if its been making any difference. My breast still look amazing. I am still shocked at how firm and perky they are. I couldn't be happier. :) I will be posting new pictures soon.
I was wearing it the expected way and pulling it up just under my breast, but I just discovered that wearing it that way was pretty much pushing my stomach up and causing the swelling to flare up just above my incision. Now I pull it up high, and when I'm finished clipping everything in, I pull the compression garment down as low as I can get it so that the tigthtest part of the compression garment is where the swelling is.
I hasn't even been 24 hours since I've been wearing it this way, and my stomach is so flat. Also, the inflamed stretch marks that were left over from my belly button down are pretty much non existent!!! Its so weird how they just evaporated. Now the only place that I can see stretch marks is around my belly button.
I have been using mederma for my stretch marks, and me erma scar gel for my incisions. I will be taking pictures to see if its been making any difference. My breast still look amazing. I am still shocked at how firm and perky they are. I couldn't be happier. :) I will be posting new pictures soon.
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May 19, 2013
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I came "THIS" close to using makeover travel and going to Bolivia. In the end, I got scared and my family wasn't too thrilled with me going out of the country. Gosh, we might have even been there at the same time had I gone. I have to say your breasts look AWESOME from what I can see! Great size and shape. Also, I am totally with you on the tummy tuck part. I wasn't that big to begin with and just had lots of leftover skin (the ledge I called it) and felt I would be flat as a board when I came out. Oh how I was wrong. I'm still swollen on the lower abdomen which concerns me as most people I see on here are swollen at the incision line or just above. I"m hoping the muscle repair was done properly on the lower part and that it's just swelling! Can't wait to see your pics!
May 19, 2013
Lol! "The ledge" is definitely a good metaphor for that extra skin. My family definitely was not on the same bandwagon with me going overseas for surgery as well, so I'm with you there. Im definitely glad I did it though. I did so much research on tummy tucks, and although I came across the topic of swelling, in my mind I thought it would be more of a "feeling" of swelling rather than actual physical swelling. I saw your pics by the way, and you look amazing!!! Congratulations on treating yourself. Do you still wear your compression garment? And do you still have swelling?
May 19, 2013
Thank you for the nice words and compliments I am wearing the cg 24/7 and wear the binder when I'm home and not out in public (it's just too bulky under my pants). This morning I was a bit less swollen but definitely 'not super flat'. It's all good...getting better every day it seems. I think I'm going to go for a lymphatic massage this week to see if I can get some of this swelling gone and get the stiffness out.
Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I'm glad to hear you're happy with your results so far. Please keep us posted as you continue to heal!