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Dr. Salvador Pantoja - Mommy Makeover (TT,BBL,FT,BL & BI) - Tijuana, Mexico
UPDATED FROM artzybelle
3 months pre
3 more months to go!
$7,000
I'm really excited to see how time is just trying by and I have yet to find a negative review on Dr.Pantoja. I love the result pictures I see. I can't wait! Here are a couple of my wish pics.
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UPDATED FROM artzybelle
5 months pre
Recovery and Drains
Question for Dr. Pantoja's previous patients... So I have been doing some research on the recovery for Dr. Pantoja's patients and it seems that Dr. Pantoja does not use JP drains (a closed-suction medical device that is commonly used as a post-operative drain for collecting bodily fluids from surgical sites. The device consists of an internal drain connected to a grenade-shaped bulb via plastic tubing.) Instead, he leaves in short tube like drains sticking out and the patient drains on the pad beneath them. for those of you that have had your procedure with Dr. Pantoja...Is this true??? I read it is really messy and uncomfortable to sit and lay in a puddle of body fluids while recovering. I would also think that will increase the risk for infection as the end of the tube is just sticking out, not to mention that the JP drains help with suctioning of the fluids so you don't swell as much and your body is consistently draining all the fluid build up from the surgery as the JP is emptied when ever its full and then you squeeze the empty JP drains to promote consistent suction until it fills again... Can anyone clarify if this is indeed something that Dr. Pantoja practices and what your experience was with this? Thank you in advance for your feed back :)
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My friend had tummy tuck 2 months ago with Dr. Pantoja and she did have a JP drain post op for over a week. For BBL only may be different
Oh, ok... Thank goodness! I was starting to get a little worried. How is your friend doing? Does she love her results? How was her recovery? Thank you for the input :)
Roseral, how was your surgery? How are you doing with your recovery? Hope all is well :)
I'm very well, I do need to loose SOME WT!!! He is awesome
He does use the drain bulbs.
Perfect! Thank you for confirming, I appreciate the feedback. Puts me at ease :)
No problem...but like the other woman said, I think most surgeons don't use the drain bulbs for the bbl incision on the back right above the buttocks. That would be very uncomfortable. Lol
That makes sense, lol!
I had tt, lipo, and bbl. He does leave the drain open in the back. After having the bulb in the front I could not imagine dealing with it in the back. The drain is right above (if not in between) the split in your rear and yes it will be messy for the first few days. He will leave it open on a pad while you are at his facility then they will pad you in the garment on the day you leave. They took my open drain out on day 4 or 5 as well as the other 2 girls that stayed at the same recovery house.
Does Dr Pantoja visit at recovery house? If so which ones do you know?
He did not visit the recovery house while I was there but he called to check on us daily. I stayed at Our Friend recovery house formerly Club Med. It was 3 other people that were there during my stay who also had surgery with Dr.Pantoja. He (and his staff) showed the same concern if not more after our surgery as he did before the surgery.
Thanks for the info.
We didn't really discuss recovery homes as I live in SD and my husband will be taking time off work to take care of me. But he did mention that he requires the patient to remain 2 nights in his facility under 24/7 care by a nurse. That is included in the price you are quoted :)
UPDATED FROM artzybelle
5 months pre
Gave my deposit today!!!
Hi beautiful ladies! Today I had an appointment with my dentist who is also in TJ. She is amazing! And is right next to the border... If you need a great, professional and trustworthy dentist I can give you her info. Any who, since I was Already down there I decided to take Dr. Pantoja my deposit, he only requires $500 to save your date but I took him more so I don't spend it elsewhere. Hannia, who is very sweet and helpful. She took my cash, put it in an envelope and took a picture of it... Kinda weird, lol. She told me that as I paid to hold on to the receipts and bring them all with me the day of the surgery and payoff the balance before I go into surgery. She said to arrive at 9:00 on the 3rd, fasting so I can have my blood work done along with EKG with their cardiologist ( this is also included in the price) I told her I wanted to be the first one in surgery so Dr. Pantoja could have a fresh and rested mind. She said he only does 2 surgeries a day and rests and eats before the next one. She said depending on our lab work results; Dr. Pantoja will determine who needs to go first. Either way he starts operation around noon. My only issue with that is the fasting, I know I tend to get a little hypoglycemic after several hours of not eating :(. Anyone experience this at their surgery? How did you manage?
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Which dentist do you use?
Hi Aknewbooty, it's called California Dental. Dra. Karina and her sister Dra. Karla. They are right by where the McDonald used to be as soon as you cross the border past the Yello taxi cabs. Her # is 619-730-2603. If you have Dental insurance u can use with them. I've had tons of work done since late last year and I have not paid a dime :)
And it's in Mexico once you cross the boarder? I'm looking to get a crown done at a low cost while I'm there getting my breasts done :)
Yes, if your driving, take the first left after you cross, pass the round about and make a left at the 2nd stop, follow that till you see a big yellow gate on your left, drive through the gate and get a ticket from the lady, your car is safe there.
If walking, just walk straight through the walkway that leads to the Yellow cabs, keep going till you come to where the old McDonalds used to be. Cross the street and walk past the first pharmacy on the left. Make an immediate left and she is the first dentistry on the left.
Thank you!
Welcome :) let me know when u go and how it goes... As for your surgery, what size are u getting? What type of implant? Are u getting a lift?
They will have you take a pill for nausea.
Oh that is good to know... one of the things I hate is vomiting, my body doesn't do well with that :(
Thank you!
Thank you!
7,000 just for the extensive tummyy tuck?
Hi Angela, no for the entire procedure :)
How much was your mommy makeover?
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