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Mommy Makeover Witb Lipo Fat Transfer, Breast Lift and Augmentation. Tijuana, MX

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I decided to start documenting my experience now...

ummkhalil
$7,000
I decided to start documenting my experience now as there has been a few changes since I made up my mind to commit to getting surgery. Initially I chose another doctor in Tijuana. Dr Cervantes, I liked his work that I had seen here on real self. I joined the fan page group on Fb which enabled me to make the best decision for me. It also let me see a very candid side of plastics that one may not get to see. My quote was 8350 for a ctt bl and ba, Lipo and fat transfer. I made a 500 deposit and pretty much left it at that. I did check in on the group daily. I got to see a lot of the Dr's work which is nice. There a lot of fat loss patients in the group, who have lost an unbelievable amount of weight. So I started to look here on RS and get an idea of what I wanted. Once I knew what I was looking for. I spoke to the Dr to be sure he understood my concerns. I have no doubt that he did. The more I researched my favorite results came from Dr Salama, Dr Jimmerson, Dr Miami, Dr Duran, Yily, and Almonte. I started thinking of changing my Dr. So I got quotes from some Dr's in the DR. Yily was 6800,Fatima Almonte was 6500 with rh for ten days; However I already bought my plane tickets from Europe. To change them over to go to DR turned out to be very complicated and expensive. I started to become the anxious. Do I want to spend more money to to fix the ticket. Almost 2000 to redo the ticket. As I decided on my decision started looking into other surgeons in Tijuana. I came across 3 whose work I really liked..and based on the results I seen could get me results I want. Campos,Pantoja,and Cardenas. After many hours of studying their work I was definitely inclined to Dr. Pantoja. I requested a quote from each of them. Quote from Pantoja first.. Very detailed and personalized. He said he had no problem injecting 1000 -1100 cc's of fat in my butt at the weight I 'm and give me the hourglass figure I want. Didn't doubt it based on the work I've seen with him. Campos responded 11,500..his work is good but is neck and neck of with Pantoja so that was a no go. Cardenas did reply but needed additional pictures. At that point in I'm completely sold on Dr Pantoja, based on his work. In addition, I loved the vibe I got from his office. Although every surgeons office I've been in contact with has been professional and just awesome. All of those inTijuana. So that's my decision, made my deposit and an additional payment and for now I'm team Pantoja. I have to say Dr Cervantes is such an excellent Dr. I did feel some quilt when I decided to change over, but at the end of the day personalities may be nice, but that's not what will get results in I want. I had to follow my heart and do what good for me. Very confident in my choice.

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Salvador Pantoja, MD

Salvador Pantoja, MD

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May 12, 2015
Did you end up getting the procedure done? How did it go? Where you happy w/ the results?
May 13, 2015
I'm scheduled for Aug 18th..xx
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May 13, 2015
I think u made the right choice!
May 13, 2015
Yes, I feel like I did too! Very confident in my choice..can't wait to see your results
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May 13, 2015
I know am getting so nervous I been over eating so I had to stop my self n try n slow down aaaa
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May 25, 2015
Hey girl it's me from the group on fb that's going to Cardenas :-) you already have an excellent frame you are going to look fabulous!
May 25, 2015
thx alot! ..just hoping for everything to go well. Where is your other profile, cant find it.
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May 25, 2015
Unhappy Female is the name to that one had to make a new one to leave the depression behind :-)
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May 26, 2015
You have to follow your gut! Proud of you for making a tough choice. xo
June 12, 2015
I was thing pantoja to but then like Dr yily and Dr Duran work I'm just so so confused on who to go to but then Dr you need passport and it's so many hours to fly I just don't no ladies advice please
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June 20, 2015
I wanted to go to DR as well but i will be too far from California and the fly post op will be torture for me. too long
June 20, 2015
Yea that's true so did u decide what doctor?
August 26, 2015
Hi did you make yr decision? I too may go to Duran but hrs of flight are long,
August 27, 2015
You can do it my flight was 16 hrs! I had every thing done. Just bring someone with u
UPDATED FROM ummkhalil
6 days pre

6 days left

ummkhalil
I'll be off to Tijuana this Sunday from England, and I have surgery Tuesday God willing. Pretty much packed up and ready to go. I'm ready to get this is done part of the journey over with so I can be back home with my babies.

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August 12, 2015
Good luck. I'll be going to Pantoja on August 28th. Are you staying at a recovery house?
August 12, 2015
No I'm not because my husband will be with me. Are you?
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August 12, 2015
Yeah I am. My girlfriend is going with me. How long are you staying?
August 12, 2015
I'll be there on the 16th. sx on the 18, and I can leave out on the 25th
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August 12, 2015
Oh okay that's cool :) I hope your surgery goes great !!!
August 12, 2015
Yes me too! I can't wait to see your results, because you already look great! went through so many emotions now I'm just ready
UPDATED FROM ummkhalil
6 days pre

Sleeping and sitting after bbl

ummkhalil
I'm a side sleeper. I hope that will work out some way, having breast, bbl, and tt

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August 26, 2015
Hi 1st you look so fabulous, 2nd pls let me know what it feels to do tt, ba and bbl augmentation. Was the ba with implants?
August 27, 2015
Yes I have a lift w implants. My pain level has never been above a 4. Today after my 16 he plane ride I took two ibuprofen. I don't need anything heavy now. It's managable for sure. The tt cut doesn't hurt, but if u want a smooth line you need to keep bent down. That hurts your lower back because the Lipo And swelling. Breast don't hurt. The places he lipod are tender but not bad at all. You just have to rest, don't try to do much. That would depend on your lifestyle. I have seven kids so it's not going to be that easy, but that's mentally more than anything, telling yourself relaaxxxx. It's cool
August 27, 2015
Thank you so much for sharing I am so encouraged. Did Dr Pantoja first try to discourage you against hvng all 3 together?? He discouraged me. I didn't know that breast surgery carry no pain thats v good news.
August 27, 2015
No he didn't at all. In fact my hemo was 11.8 when I got there. I had to have a blood transfusion, 2 bags. He gave me my options especially because he knew unharmed come so far. So it maybe because he knew I came from Europe and wouldn't be convient to come back like that. I've felt a burning pain in my breast twice and it does hurt! It only lasted a few min. I don't know if pole usually experience pain with them.
August 27, 2015
I am so happy and excited for you, glad you made it. What position do you lay on, sides or tummy. How long is yr flight home?
August 27, 2015
I lay on my sides. Haveng tried my stomach. My flight was 16 hrs loonnng
August 27, 2015
Thank you thank you given me hope to go on and start my journey. My flight will be abt 17 to 18 hrs, i was sooo scared of getting blood clots. How did you manage with all the long hrs? Standing on the plane or....... sorry for all these questions
August 26, 2015
Ohh my god!!! Did you go through with your multiple prociders?? That's scary and dangerous.. U have to let each side heal. May God be with you!!
August 27, 2015
Yes I did and it was fine. I'm ok. I sleep in my side's. Sit on my pillow and relax..no biggie lol
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August 27, 2015
Idk why but when I seen her comment I bust out laughing !!!!! Lmfao
August 27, 2015
I did too! Read it again and just thought ....weeeiirrdd, but ok
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August 27, 2015
I've never heard of doctors not doing multiple surgeries like people get mommy makeovers all the time.
August 27, 2015
Some Drs have discouraged getting multiple surgeries due to the healing process infact I have been a victim
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August 27, 2015
What did you have done mcandy?
November 1, 2015
How did you make white box into a a mini seat so that you could sit on it on the plane? Is it foam? I want to know which type of bobby pillow to use as well. Thank you