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4 year check in
Hi Ladies--- Long time no see... I wanted to check in briefly for what will be my last review.
Some Take aways:
1. I have absolutely ZERO regrets about this surgery. 4 years later, my results look exactly the same. I had another baby a few years ago with ZERO side effects!! Waist is still tiny, booty still big, lol. No loose skin, funny pouches, etc.
2. I have gained some weight, but not in the treated areas. I still fit into my original fajas and waist trainers (I wear a small trainer) and occasionally throw them on when I want to "tighten" up a bit.
3. My "Scars" are virtually invisible. They have healed pretty flat and are well hidden so I can wear a bikini, etc.
I've referred several friends and family to Yily with positive results in the last few years. I hope this helps you ladies who are considering this experience, especially with her.
Some Take aways:
1. I have absolutely ZERO regrets about this surgery. 4 years later, my results look exactly the same. I had another baby a few years ago with ZERO side effects!! Waist is still tiny, booty still big, lol. No loose skin, funny pouches, etc.
2. I have gained some weight, but not in the treated areas. I still fit into my original fajas and waist trainers (I wear a small trainer) and occasionally throw them on when I want to "tighten" up a bit.
3. My "Scars" are virtually invisible. They have healed pretty flat and are well hidden so I can wear a bikini, etc.
I've referred several friends and family to Yily with positive results in the last few years. I hope this helps you ladies who are considering this experience, especially with her.
One year post op and I'm back in DR!
Bikini pic
One year later and back in DR-Upscale RH recovery house review
Hi ladies!!!! Long time no speak. I am back in the dr with my sister @atdoll2b who had her bbl with Dra Yily last Wednesday...all is well and she is recuperating nicely. Be sure to check out her review to check her progress.
As for me, this will definitely be one of my last reviews/ photo updates. I have come full circle with my sx and there really is not any news or changes since I have last spoken to you ladies. Everything has long since healed and I have no aches, pains, or surgery related issues. No infections, or complications by the grace of god. In terms of dieting or exercising, I have not been doing it and it has not had negative effects on my surgery results. The results are here to stay!! Bikini pic to follow.
Now for the meat and bones : Upscale Recovery house review.
First off, I think this place should be called refugee recovery house or "IDGAF about the patients" house. Better yet, RIPOFF house. I understand that it was initially established by NJPRbeauty (Liz) and opened in January of this year, but I am told that she now longer owner and simply recruits the girls or manages the website. The new owner/manager, Wanda is extremely impersonal. When we met her, she did not even introduce herself. She does not speak any English at all (not a requirement obviously, but it would be nice). The facility is nice enough, bathroom in every room, with the dining area on the first floor. The bathroom in my room (5) STINKS..the water is backed up in the sink and smells like a sewer. Granted, things happened and they may not have been initially aware of it, but I caught one of the ladies that work here in there taking out the trash and doing NOTHING about it. She even left the bathroom door open to stink up the entire room when she was done. I reported it to the groundskeeper so let's see how long it will take to get that fix.
Next on the list: The meals. Not sure if they advertise cook to order on the website but that is NOT the case. They cook what they want and give it to you. There is no dedicated cook, menu, or meal schedule. Since I've been back from CIPLA lunch was fried fish with rice and beans (tasty, though we should be avoiding fried foods). I think they forgot about dinner last night, or perhaps it was an afterthought, because dinner was fried cheese and mashed potatoes, served at 8pm. Interesting. I was really disappointed about this, because on top of most everyone here being post op, and paying a service to be here, you should be able to at the very least have some say about what you want to eat. There is a lot of food waste, probably for that reason. The food here is also really salty (my personal opinion). Bad for recovering persons.
They also do not serve any Snacks!!!!
If you want something done here you HAVE to complain about it. Ask nicely and they play dumb. For example, my sister comes downs stairs and asks for 2 pancakes for breakfast while another girl was eating some. The girl eating the pancakes ask for some tea. 30 minutes pass- nothing. Mind you we are sitting at the table waiting, and the lady cooking says nothing. I go and find the groundskeeper to get to translate and ask for the pancakes again. Another 30 minutes and nothing. Eventually the lady says they don't have any tea, and my sister NEVER gets her pancakes OR and explanation. Between this time, we requested the same things from the lady that was cooking, the groundskeeper translator, and dr. Santana.
There isn't pineapple juice here (great for reducing swelling) or they hide it. They serve mango and passion fruit, you would think that we weren't on a tropical island and they don't grow here. Since my sister got back from CIPLA they have not even asked, never-mind attempted to try to clean her up or change her pads. I understand I'm here to help, but she is paying for YOUR services!! The customer service STINKS! Bottom line,it stinks...I could go into detail, but I would NEVER stay here again. There is no communication between the staff and the clients. It feels like you are an unwanted guest in someone's house and whenever to do ask for something like you're bothering them and that should never be the case. I feel like that staff here need an inservice on how to be personable.
FYI- You are locked in the house. I'm sure it's for your safety, but you cannot step off the grounds if they do not let you out. It's a residential neighborhood and the is a beauty salon across the street ($10) and a bodega around the corner if you want a soda or snack.
Also hate the fact that they charge you for airport transportation. Pure BS in my opinion. They will wash your Faja for you if you beg them enough, but then charge $20 to wash your other clothes. I'm good on that, WTF are you washing for $20USD. I've seen girls left in dirty faja's for quite some time.
There are good things about this place, namely Maria, one of the nurses. She used to work at CIPLA and I met her a year ago (she originally took care of me there). I was so happy to see her and thought that would be a good sign. She is still wonderful as ever.
Needless to say I didn't choose this place, and I am not impressed. I liked where I stayed for my surgery, real recovery armonia. I've heard that they have expanded, and not sure where they are located now.
The masseuse doesn't seem to be in house either. No schedule for when she comes in or leaves.
More later...
As for me, this will definitely be one of my last reviews/ photo updates. I have come full circle with my sx and there really is not any news or changes since I have last spoken to you ladies. Everything has long since healed and I have no aches, pains, or surgery related issues. No infections, or complications by the grace of god. In terms of dieting or exercising, I have not been doing it and it has not had negative effects on my surgery results. The results are here to stay!! Bikini pic to follow.
Now for the meat and bones : Upscale Recovery house review.
First off, I think this place should be called refugee recovery house or "IDGAF about the patients" house. Better yet, RIPOFF house. I understand that it was initially established by NJPRbeauty (Liz) and opened in January of this year, but I am told that she now longer owner and simply recruits the girls or manages the website. The new owner/manager, Wanda is extremely impersonal. When we met her, she did not even introduce herself. She does not speak any English at all (not a requirement obviously, but it would be nice). The facility is nice enough, bathroom in every room, with the dining area on the first floor. The bathroom in my room (5) STINKS..the water is backed up in the sink and smells like a sewer. Granted, things happened and they may not have been initially aware of it, but I caught one of the ladies that work here in there taking out the trash and doing NOTHING about it. She even left the bathroom door open to stink up the entire room when she was done. I reported it to the groundskeeper so let's see how long it will take to get that fix.
Next on the list: The meals. Not sure if they advertise cook to order on the website but that is NOT the case. They cook what they want and give it to you. There is no dedicated cook, menu, or meal schedule. Since I've been back from CIPLA lunch was fried fish with rice and beans (tasty, though we should be avoiding fried foods). I think they forgot about dinner last night, or perhaps it was an afterthought, because dinner was fried cheese and mashed potatoes, served at 8pm. Interesting. I was really disappointed about this, because on top of most everyone here being post op, and paying a service to be here, you should be able to at the very least have some say about what you want to eat. There is a lot of food waste, probably for that reason. The food here is also really salty (my personal opinion). Bad for recovering persons.
They also do not serve any Snacks!!!!
If you want something done here you HAVE to complain about it. Ask nicely and they play dumb. For example, my sister comes downs stairs and asks for 2 pancakes for breakfast while another girl was eating some. The girl eating the pancakes ask for some tea. 30 minutes pass- nothing. Mind you we are sitting at the table waiting, and the lady cooking says nothing. I go and find the groundskeeper to get to translate and ask for the pancakes again. Another 30 minutes and nothing. Eventually the lady says they don't have any tea, and my sister NEVER gets her pancakes OR and explanation. Between this time, we requested the same things from the lady that was cooking, the groundskeeper translator, and dr. Santana.
There isn't pineapple juice here (great for reducing swelling) or they hide it. They serve mango and passion fruit, you would think that we weren't on a tropical island and they don't grow here. Since my sister got back from CIPLA they have not even asked, never-mind attempted to try to clean her up or change her pads. I understand I'm here to help, but she is paying for YOUR services!! The customer service STINKS! Bottom line,it stinks...I could go into detail, but I would NEVER stay here again. There is no communication between the staff and the clients. It feels like you are an unwanted guest in someone's house and whenever to do ask for something like you're bothering them and that should never be the case. I feel like that staff here need an inservice on how to be personable.
FYI- You are locked in the house. I'm sure it's for your safety, but you cannot step off the grounds if they do not let you out. It's a residential neighborhood and the is a beauty salon across the street ($10) and a bodega around the corner if you want a soda or snack.
Also hate the fact that they charge you for airport transportation. Pure BS in my opinion. They will wash your Faja for you if you beg them enough, but then charge $20 to wash your other clothes. I'm good on that, WTF are you washing for $20USD. I've seen girls left in dirty faja's for quite some time.
There are good things about this place, namely Maria, one of the nurses. She used to work at CIPLA and I met her a year ago (she originally took care of me there). I was so happy to see her and thought that would be a good sign. She is still wonderful as ever.
Needless to say I didn't choose this place, and I am not impressed. I liked where I stayed for my surgery, real recovery armonia. I've heard that they have expanded, and not sure where they are located now.
The masseuse doesn't seem to be in house either. No schedule for when she comes in or leaves.
More later...
Provider Review
Plastic Surgeon
Carmen Mendoza de Cornielle st. with Gaspar Polanco st., Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
I had surgery w Dra. Yily on august 26th, 2013. I chose her as my doctor because I'm in love with her work! She gave me EXACTLY what I wanted and I am healing well. Dra. Ana, who does your post op follow up visits is amazing too.. She came to see me twice already and I was only one day post op (no complications). She comes directly to the recovery house I am staying: Real Recovery Armonia. They are top notch!!! Some of my favorite examples of Yilys work are RS members: NJPRBeauty, Lolajae, Samcurves98, BootyliciousD, Jerseyglam, MZJuicyfruit87, and Krissylee21. They gave me the confosence to take this step. All of my communications with Yily have been very pleasant and she has been very responsive! She answered all of my concerns promptly. I was able to schedule my surgery only one month in advance, and I am thoroughly enjoying this new DONK!