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Abdominal Liposuction Dr Pantoja New to Plastic Surgery Going Over Seas I Need Advice! - Tijuana, Mexico

Name: Abdominal Liposuction Dr Pantoja New to Plastic Surgery Going Over Seas I Need Advice! - Tijuana, Mexico
Item: Dr. Williams
Author: dicali

ORIGINAL POST

I've been wanting Lipo for a very long time...

dicaliOctober 13, 2012

$3,600

I've been wanting Lipo for a very long time now!

Ive been expressing my feelings to my very skinny size "5" girlfriends and they feel its a bad idea to go overseas!

but

When i see girls (on the net) who received lipo over seas a mutual friend of a friend.. yaris and other vixens they look great!

but when i look at women from the states they look awful as if they never received anything at all!

Ive been reading about Dr Pantoja Dr Campos Dr. Cardenas

im looking for more info if people are willing to give im pretty scared because my friends give such horrible advice

my measurements are

38 d
34 waist
42hips

i really want my waist down to a 28 or 26 i gain most of my weight in my stomach i have horrible horrible stretch marks from having my daughter when i was 17 (22 now) and i want to be more confident about my midsection i also have scoliosis which makes it much worse!!! PLEASE HELP ME

..... Dr Pantoja followed up with me! Well his assistant Nadia and she says!

Hi Donica, thank you for sending your pictures for evaluation. Dr. Pantoja reviewed your pictures and he recommends liposuction in your arms, upper/lower back, waist, inner thighs and laser liposuction in your abdomen area due to the extra skin around the belly button area. All the obtained fat will be used for fat injections to your buttocks and improve the shape.

The quote we can offer you for liposuction in all mentioned areas and fat grafting is $3,600dlls. All drains and stitches can be removed 3-4 days after surgery. Once you make a surgery appointment we will require a $300dlls. deposit in order to secure your surgery appointment.

Im surprise he didnt consider a tt considering i do have skin from my previous pregnancy with my only child 5 years ago!

im not willing to do the lazor lipo because the mutual friend of ours said he burnt her badly with lazor lipo to the abdomen but i will proceed with the normal lipo and fat transfer to my butt only issue i have is i did receive black market butt injections almost a year ago i dont have any complications from it but im scared if something would happen! I want my body to be similar to yaris sanchez considering she's the only vixen to come out about lipo!

ill be spending 3600 on the surgery but im sure with the travel cost etc ill be spending roughly around 5k which is fine with me!

I would love feedback good or bad!

thank you

dicali's provider

Dr. Williams

Replies (59)

flatbelly313

October 15, 2012

I went to TJ twice for sx I had a TT the first time with Dr Lara... And I just got back from TJ I has a breast implant with implants and lipo to my arm upper lower abs thighs And back with Dr Yanez at Jerusalem Hospital I paid 3500 becuz I discount cuz I sent ppl the original price would of been 4500... Where I go they offer a mommy make over which include breast lipo and tummy tuck for $5500

nothappyatall1

February 3, 2013

thanx fatbelly 313,I would sure like to get the mommy makeover because am a 38d and instead of breast reductuion,I would prefer breast lipo.Please give the contact of the dr that does mommy makeover for $5,500 please.Thanx

dicali

October 15, 2012

Wow @fatbelly313 you look amazing. I would have to look him up for lipo suction. I wouldappreciate your honest input thank you

flatbelly313

October 15, 2012

I look totally diff now that I lost weight !!! But let me kno I can give u my coordinator info we facilitate the trips to TJ and handle the payment

flatbelly313

October 15, 2012

Just and FYI where I went also included lab work,Meds, Garments, Housing while u are in TJ and Food as well and transportation to and from the airport. They also have drivers to take you shopping or take u to the spa ect whi;e u are there..

Aknewbooty

January 5, 2013

Hey where do you go in tj that provides housing and transportation to and from airport ? Dr. Pantoja?

cortez143

January 21, 2013

Hello ,I m getting tt abd br n lipo on back and everything is included except your 2 weeks supply of pain n infection meds . It is about $150 at pharmacys. I have a friend that went to pantojas n she looks great . Im aiming on surgery date of feb 20 I only have 10 days off work so im pushing it ...good thing I have a desk job ....

MZCUTEBOOTIE2013

January 21, 2013

Cortez143 I have a desk job also. & really hoping to heal fast. I go March 15 for BBL & breast implants

cortez143

January 31, 2013

I will keep you posted on how it goes since u go after me ;))

nothappyatall1

February 2, 2013

Hi would you give me the pt coordinator please?

poohmoria

February 23, 2013

where did you go i want the info please

Aelice2008

October 15, 2012

Hi Donica Check Out Newme35 she got hers done in The DR just recently and she's very informative.

stephers123

October 16, 2012

I am from the US and live in in Ecuador (Quito). I had liposuction done in August and I'm very happy with my results, and I'm still healing! I had some of your concerns with doing it outside the US, but I'm so glad I went through with it. I had originally planned to have local, since I had read how common it was to do it that way in the US. But my doctor here suggested general, and in the end, when the anesthesiologist said that as well, I went with general, despite all my fears.....but it all went FINE. Although it is very painful afterwards! I say do it, just be sure your doctor is associated with the right organization and is properly certified (in Mexico), that's what I did. The only thing I regret is not having MORE fat injected into my hips and butt! You look really curvy in your bottom half, and I'm sure with waist contouring you will look amazing. You won't regret it. Also.....I don't think cost should be everything......but honestly, I probably saved $5,000 by doing it here (Of course I didn't have airfare or hotels or anything since I live here). And I completely agree with you.....I think the plastic surgeons in Latin America are better skilled when it comes to body contouring. I'm not sure why that is....perhaps it is simply that the culture really does appreciate curves, and the doctor will deliver (ie really contouring the waist down). Also, I think they just do more major surgeries, whereas in the US they do a lot of small procedures. Either way, be sure to look at your doctor's before and afters! Good luck......you won't regret doing it! I definitely don't. And don't be afraid of doing it in Mexico.....these surgeons know their stuff here (in Latin America!)

Notdone

October 16, 2012

hey gurlie!! I can totally understand where your coming from! I have had procedures in Beverly Hills and altough the atmosphere was gorgeous I didnt take that home with me...Results were not at all that they could of and should of been!! I would advise against laser lipo and from pics i would get tt. Unless you planning on having more children. I have seen results of 2 girls from those Drs. mention above. I was actually in TJ at hospital with one girl. I will tell you After 3 yrs of searching for one of the best I found him!!! Dr. Ricardo Vega. I had tt and lipo in 3 places a month ago. Yeah it kicked my butt first 2 wks but I still had results. I hate to down anyone so I will not but what I will say is I paid less then both those girls in TJ and Vega has 20+ yrs exp. Thats why I am recovering sooner as those Drs. advised those girls differently. TJ vs America...well the bottom line is" a good Dr. is not defined by his place of practice, its his results" There has been3 others that have gone to Dr. Vega since and he has more credentials and because he gets high costumer volume in this day in age; his prices are lower!! I paid 5200 for fat transferto my butt, lipo in flanks, back and he did body sculpting ,lipo inner thigh and tummy tuck. Im so grateful to Dr. Vega for all he has done for me and the things he has provided for me to have the best recovery like pads, creams, gels I could go on..Its just very surreal because price was so cheap. Those other girls keep in contact with me and they have had many problems due to misguidance. In TJ you have to becareful about certification girl!! All I know is my Dr. Was the bomb! If he would have been far from border I probably wouldnt have gone but he is only 3 min from borde! I followed his instructions and now my scar is much lighter and I actually feel great. Still a little swollen but sides are nice shape n butt is big hehe!

nothappyatall1

February 2, 2013

what`s your doc`s contact please

UPDATED FROM dicali

6 days pre

I'm still looking forward to pantoja in Tijuana! I...

dicaliFebruary 19, 2013

I'm still looking forward to pantoja in Tijuana! I hope I'm not asking a stupid question but is pantoja in Mexico City or Tijuana mx my research shows Mexico City & Tijuana is quite bit a distance! Another thing I'm greatly wishing for a good job my problem I have horrible stretch marks for having my daughters! And I really hope my results are half way decent considering in not doing the tummy tuck! My hips are 43 inches for butt injections a year ago so I'm not doing the bbl I'm only doing lazor lipo! I want to consider a breast lift but I'm not sure!
What is a good recovery home in Tijuana that service dr pantoja and the airport???
I'm looking to book in April for my birthday I wish sooner but I know that's not possible!
Thanks RealSelf Community!

Replies (26)

booty4thiscutie

February 19, 2013

Hey girl, u shld fly into san diego its way cheaper & club med is a great recovery home. And the dr. Is in tj not mexico city lol..&& ur results are gonna be bangin ;)

Goddess2013

February 20, 2013

@ booty4thiscutie... have u been there b4? Idk how far is TJ from San diego. Either way i checked the flight N they over $900 n some $1000 n change from NY to MX and you got to make over 4 hr layover. ridiculous. I also was quote $3600. but i think of staying at the recovery house for 3 days then move to one of the hotel Nadia DR p assistant sent me cause my husband will meet me there after 3 days.

Ready4myUPgrade

February 20, 2013

Fly into San Diego an which ever recovery house you choose shoulf include transport from San diego. Its not common for people to fly directly into MX because of the cost. If the recovery house doesnt have a driver Nadia can arrange one for you for 60-75.. TJ is about 15 mins from the airport

Goddess2013

February 20, 2013

thank you very helpful

dicali

February 20, 2013

Are you looking at decent site I found flights for 450 round trip! That doesn't sound bad to me!!!!

mbones

February 22, 2013

hey girl, nadia just set up my ride to and from the airport for 60 each way. Just ask her, if you need one.

dicali

February 22, 2013

I thought the hotels offered transportation

Goddess2013

February 22, 2013

delta.com to book from NY to tijuana mexico. is almost $1000. i didnt know abt flying into san diego which i found cheaper. but b4 i was just looking for flight straight to tijuana mexico mayb dats why it was that much. But now i found other helpful info....like flying to san diego n make the rh which i will be staying @ come get me which i found very reasonning and that will help save more money.

ImmaJusDoIt

February 22, 2013

@Goddess2013, fly into San Diego...that's where all surgeons in TJ suggests you do anyway...and, yes the RH picks you up and drops you off...I think the Hotels also offer pickup/dropoff...but, if you are coming from NY it will be best to stay at a RH unless you are getting a nurse....

mbones

February 23, 2013

Some do I think, i'm staying at the real del rio which does not. Most of the hotel transportation you have to pay either way for as far as I know.

Goddess2013

February 23, 2013

@ImmaJusDoIt. yes hun thanks. thats what i will do i will stay at Grace Baja Guest House- Owner Lana Humphries. They do offer pick up and drop off service included. @120 a night. $100 if you had a sx buddy. Nt bad

ImmaJusDoIt

February 23, 2013

@goddess2013, look into club med too...Nadia gave me Grace and Club med...club med gives you options starting at 5 nights....grace gives you nightly options and then a weekly option of $900...and, Club Med offers pickup/drop off too...

Goddess2013

February 23, 2013

yes thats great. will do. @ ImmaJusDoIt are you having ur sx soon?

poohmoria

February 23, 2013

Hey you live in atl I do to can you please help me im tryin to go get some work do to please

ImmaJusDoIt

February 23, 2013

@Goddess2013, last week of July or first week of Aug...I am still researching...but, its gonna be Dr P (in TJ) or Dra Robles (in DR)...aint looking at nobody else...

Goddess2013

February 23, 2013

I was about to go with dr yilly at 1st but its so hard to communicate with her because her assistant when i called after 3 weeks after sending an email for my quote, she apologize and said sorry the reason why they where taking so long its cause they were getting more then 200 emails a day, still after waiting so long. Ive learned about DR P. through realself. igogle him, make some research about him I see alot of great result his patient had with him. i sent him a email with my picture and request a quote for a bbl. An 1h later Nadia his assistant contacted with a quote and been helpful ever since responded to all my email in time i didnt have to wait months for answers the booking was fast, DOnt get me wront dr yilly is talented as well. but i takes too long for a response. because i wanna have my sx in late april.

ImmaJusDoIt

February 23, 2013

I understand...that's why I stopped lookn into Dr Yily...plus, my main concern is my tummy n breast...I don't care about the booty cause I got that...its not as round as when I was in my 20 s...LOL

chocolat3

March 3, 2013

many of the RHs offer transportation!

Kneecee

November 14, 2013

Is there a wait at the border if you are being transported via (taxi) driver?

Kneecee

November 14, 2013

Is there a wait at the border if you are being transported via (taxi) driver?

JusSlim

February 20, 2013

YEAH FLY INTO SAN DIEGO...

oOLiveLaughLoveOo

February 23, 2013

I'm staying at clubmed and they are picking me up at San Diego airport.

ImmaJusDoIt

February 23, 2013

@joinkette, how long you staying and how much for Clubmed?

oOLiveLaughLoveOo

February 23, 2013

I'm staying for 14 nights with clubmed and 2 nights with pantoja. I'm getting alot done so I want to stay and make sure I'm okay. It's $1650 for the 14 nights. All I need is a change of clothes and PJs and they deal with the rest.

ImmaJusDoIt

February 23, 2013

@joinkette, that's good....I am gonna stay 1 week cause I am in driving distance...and, Dr P offers unlimited post op visits....YAY!!!!

oOLiveLaughLoveOo

February 23, 2013

Yeah that's nice you can see him after. I hopefully never have to go back lol I am still really up and down about getting a BBL. one day I want it then the next I don't :( and this will continue until July!

UPDATED FROM dicali

1 day post

Well I seem my regular dr and he protested that I...

dicaliFebruary 26, 2013

Well I seem my regular dr and he protested that I needed to correct my spine before going to get lipo suction! My problem!
I have scoliosis
If the degrees are higher then 60 the patient requires surgery to fix the problem!
Mine equals to 73 degrees! (Wheew)
So now I have to pull back on my trip to dr pantoja and put forth getting surgery on my back!
The dr says if it continues I won't be able to carry children my internal organs will not be ok and my balance in my legs will get worse!
I am a very clumsy person I trip probably 8x a day!
My condition is very depressing because I can't sleep well!
I always have sudden shocks in my back!
When it rains I have the worst back aches
And I'm always falling lol! (I find it hilarious sometimes)
Only good outcome ill be 2-5 inches taller!
I'm ok with 2inches! 5 inches is pushing it!
Lol
Well keep me in your prayers you guys and I wish u well and a safe journey!