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Rhinoplasty Coming Up! - Tijuana, Mexico

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Hi! I'm 27 and I've never had plastic surgery....

krbdooley
$2,800
Hi! I'm 27 and I've never had plastic surgery. Naturally, I'm very nervous. I'm also scared because I'm driving south to Tijuana, Mexico to have it done there. My price is very low because my friend's dad is doing the surgery. I've heard plenty of horror stories about botched plastic surgery there, but I'm confident in my chosen surgeon, Dr Campos Leon. If anyone knows any further information regarding this surgeon, do share! Also, any tips on traveling to Mexico (where to stay, etc) would be greatly appreciated. I joined this site mainly to read what the recovery is all about-this is the part I'm most nervous about. When can I expect to go back to work? I requested only a week off...maybe more time will be needed?

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Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Jaime Campos Leon, MD

Plastic Surgeon

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November 17, 2013
please tell me why you want a nose job? based on your photo, your nose is gorgeous! please post more photos showing the views that you don't like, so we can give you better advice. As of this photo I would say don't touch your nose with surgery!!! just my honest opinion you are beautiful!
November 18, 2013
Thanks for the comment! I want a nose job because I've never been happy with the way I look in photos, my profile, etc. I don't have a feminine profile at all.
November 17, 2013
Please please please think very hard about this, there are lots of positive post op stories but really look to your intuition to see if this is the right time surgeon etc You can always add a surgery but once damage is done..
November 17, 2013
Just looked up the dr, he does alot of brazillian butt lifts, breast aug, body work! I went to an experienced ent/plastic doc and he did a beautiful job..my nose but better and I have improved breathing the cost was 8k and it was worth every bit. The cost of a revision rhino is approx 12k give or take. Do what you like but it take a FULL year to have to wait until swelling goes down before any doctor will touch you for a corrective revision surgery I strongly suggest you book with an ENT who specializes in PLASTIC facial surgery. Just the title of this post scared me! Tijuana? Ok that's fine go for brazilian butt lift or at least an experienced surgeon This guy does mostly body work! Really ask yourself if this is the right person to go with IMHO your face doesn't need the change but just like you mine didn't either and I'm still in love with my results. I want you to be happier and more in love with your reflection just like myself (narcissus??! Eeks) because when your even more confident in your outward appearance there are no worries and you can focus on more important and positive things in life I really hope you reconsider and at the very least go with an experienced ent/plastic in your area(there are lots of good docs and not all are "celeb docs") Most important thing is to visualize the result you want and stay positive and really make sure your listening to your gut to see if this is a welcomed change or just an impulse Good luck :) keep updating if you like as well these reviews are useful and interesting
November 17, 2013
OMG please read http://m.topix.com/forum/city/chula-vista-ca/TAVDQA2RG9J889E48
November 17, 2013
This is copy and pasted from the article incase that link doesn't work Found on the second option with a google search of his name *This is not my testimony, however it is from someone random on the Internet so take it with a grain of salt* THIS IS NOT MEANT FOR FEAR MONGERING AND ONLY TO PROMPT YOU TO LOOK FURTHER AND RESEARCH THIS DOC MORE! I am a victim of Plastic surgery malpractice. Please Beware of DR JAIME CAMPOS LEON. He butchered me. I got Pectoral implants with him, and from day one i had complications. The implants he used did not fit the size of my chest, they were small and looked breast like. As time went by i got severe pain on the right pec, it turned out i had formed lots of scar tissue. He offered to do a capsulectomy, a process that removes the scar tissue that forms around the implant. After i could not tolerate the horrible sharp pains, so i had him remove them. When i removed the bandages i cried in horror..It looked like the muscle was gone! I went to a medical Dr and he sent me to an orthopedic surgeon. The results showed a pectoral tendon tear. I had surgery to fix it. When i woke the Dr said that the muscle was damaged and there was a piece of muscle missing, there was nothing he could do to salvage my pec. Now i live with this deformity and i was severely depressed for a long time, i am not the same outgoing guy i used to be and now take sleeping pills because i don't sleep and i have horrible nightmares. I still cry some times but i try to make the best out of life and thankful for the people that are in my life. I hope this story will make people think twice if they consider going across the border for any type of surgery.
UPDATED FROM krbdooley
2 months pre

Changing doctor!!!

krbdooley
So I found out some things about my chosen doctor (I somehow got Dr Campos and Dr May confused.) I thought I was going to dr campos but turns out I was actually being sent to Dr May. Anyway, I'm now going to Dr Saldana. Anyone know anything about him? I probably seem like a crazy person changing doctors but somehow there was a huge miscommunication. Yikes. Anyway, I'm still trying to get scheduled for the 6th of January. Any information is welcome!

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November 18, 2013
http://www.medicanorte.mx/gallery.html Here's his before and after pics he has a couple noses to display You be the judge
November 18, 2013
I've already visited the website, thanks. I was just hoping someone had a personal experience to share.
November 18, 2013
I think your nose looks great now! It fits your face wonderfully. I would need to see a profile view, but from the front I think your nose looks great.
November 18, 2013
I think this is a horrible mistake. Please don't do this. I've lived through a bad rhinoplasty and it is debilitating emotionally. Your nose is beautiful and I'm not sure what you want is reliably possible with surgery
November 18, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear that. I have concerns about it too, but I believe if I do my research I can be happy with my outcome. I'd rather try than live with a face I'm unhappy with.
November 18, 2013
I agree with the last comment Occaisonally I lurk amongst the reviews and dr pages but when I saw your post I felt compelled to help you realize what I think you already know..just by how impulsive you sound and unsure I doubt this is the right thing, maybe wait a year until you can afford to get it done right? No judgement but you may be underestimating how devastating this potentially could be for you..especially because you hardly look bad at ALL You have a lot to lose as opposed to someone who maybe could use alot of help if you know what I mean Seriously there's lots of ways to improve looks other than a nose job (your nose is perfect for your face based on the pics shown) but if you want one get it done right the first and last time..please don't chance it with a random dr in Tijuana who maybe does 20 nose jobs a year and the rest is body. Please go to a facial specialist maybe it will be 6 grand or so I really don't want you to go through what appears inevitable in this situation But alas if you feel strongly getting this life altering procedure (either for good or worse) at the mere cost of 2k as quick as whats his name past the border can get you in, go for it! I think positive thoughts and an optimistic outlook can help shape the outcome..but once its done only a revision will fix the mistakes if they occur
November 18, 2013
I'm not going with the surgeon I initially thought I was. I'm going with Dr Saldana. My friend went with this doctor and loves her results. He's also board certified and has been practicing for 17+ years. I'm not sure what the cost is any more-I assume it'll be more than what my friend hook up was going to be with Dr May. I appreciate your concern, but you seem pretty negative about everything in regards to my procedure.
November 18, 2013
Also in the computer image I think it looks a little overdone for your face structure..you don't want the result too subtle but I think a natural looking result is best enhancement in your case since its not that bad to start I hope you take all that I said below in consideration. I don't mean to patronize you because your obviously intelligent doing research before getting this done but I think you could maybe benefit by posting a few pics different angles of your nose in the rhinoplasty section of this website asking what could be done to improve your nose. It could give you second and third opinions and maybe *hopefully* convince you/help you find a qualified surgeon Take care :)
November 18, 2013
It's an application on an iPhone that's actually pretty hard to use. It's obviously not even close to what the results would look like.
UPDATED FROM krbdooley
2 months pre

Side profile (before)

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November 18, 2013
Krbdooley..this person that you think is giving you a hard time is coming from a good place! We all want to see you more gorgeous..and what she pointed out about the function of your nose is very important it could easily be screwed up with a dr with limited experience. Of course you know that by now :) At this point I've stalked this post enough so I don't feel I need to add much more input after this but its a little worrisome to see your defensive reaction-although it might sound harsh which isn't cool-but ultimately could save you from a bad experience Bottom line wish you luck with the surgery but I hope you don't take these comments personally as no one would take time out of their day to mock you..it's to inform you of some things you might not otherwise would have been aware of that could save your already great face
November 18, 2013
And I feel like I had to tip toe around my points because I don't want you to take it in a bad way But if anyone else comments in a harsh way try to just take the facts being presented because it could be helpful
November 18, 2013
One other thing..in Asia the goal is for a higher nose bridge alot of people find it elegant and I think it looks nice with your prominent cheekbones and balanced chin! Idk what your preference is but one thing you could consider is just having the bump removed and being clear not to have a sloped look but everyone's taste is different!
November 18, 2013
Thanks, again, for the input. I can tolerate people telling me not to do it and to be careful. What I can't tolerate is people being hateful. If I completely had my [RS bleep] together about this plastic surgery thing, I wouldn't be on this website.
November 18, 2013
Yeah it's great your on here! Your justified she was straight up rude calling you a troll your justified! But its good how she put it because at least you read her comment I feel like a troll how much suggestion I've thrown at you but for some reason-I guess it's because of how I'm happier and happier everyday since surgery as swelling goes down its so exciting especially when you have good other features you feel amazing and you will get the same experience with the right planning! IMHO all I would do is bring the nasal bones in to address width and soften the almost non present bump and that would look stunning-cant tell how straight it is but my nose looks a ton better just by being straightened
November 18, 2013
Healthforce acerola cherry powder great source of vitamin c sold at whole foods or amazon Eat really healthy and avoid alcohol 2 months post op as much as you can will help with swelling oh and fresh pineapple and food sourced prenatal but not within 2 weeks of surgery