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Review at Quotation Stage - Mexico
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I have narrowed my choice down to Dr. Q and a...
Ghost4321August 12, 2016
$6,700
I have narrowed my choice down to Dr. Q and a couple of other surgeons. I thought it would be helpful if I reviewed the initial consultation process for each although I will not make my final decision until I hear from one more surgeon. (I already sent my photos to the final surgeon.) I am interested in facial fat transfer, arm lift, and forehead rejuvenation as well as a possible upper lip procedure. Dr. Q. called quickly after receiving my photos and speaks fluent English without a trace of an accent. He stated he trained in Virginia Beach and he is also US board certified. He was personable and warm, yet appropriately professional Cosmed has an excellent organization offering a myriad of cosmetic services. The recovery housing facilities are on-site and they offer turn-key service from arriving flight to departure. Cosmed has a well done website which covers practically all the information needed. I have had previous cosmetic procedures including several out of the country. It is a difficult choice to make because I have found several surgeons that I would feel confident in choosing. I am awaiting one more recommendation with quotation. I know from experience that the decision making process is worst part, even harder than surgery and recovery to me.
UPDATED FROM Ghost4321
6 months pre
Prices in Tijuana compared to Midwest
Ghost4321August 13, 2016
Although Cosmed seems like a superior operation, because I live in the Midwest where cosmetic surgery fees are much less than on the costs (as well as the cost of living in general) I do not see any real savings from traveling to Tijuana after I included the airfare and recovery center fees. I suspect someone from other areas of the US would see significant savings. I have traveled previously to Cancun for surgery where the costs are less than near the border. (Demand there drives pricing.) From what I have experienced with Cosmed, I have nothing but positive things to say however.
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August 13, 2016
I failed to mention that I compared prices in Costa Rica as well. If you live in lower cost part of the US, Costa Rica is more expensive choice than staying at home. If you live in an higher cost area, it might be worth considering visiting a relative or friend in a Midwestern or Southern city for your surgery, instead of living the country.

August 15, 2016
I went to dr Q. For facelift it turned out somewhat ok I didnt have too bad of drooping at 61 but decided to fix it before it got really bad....not excited about it but a little better than not having it ....he did not mark me at all when i came t o surgery...I wanted to talk with him and see what we were going to be doing and my expectations no. I was given a pill to "relax"? The next thing I know I wake up no consult at all and surgery has been done! His nurses and he was basically standoffish and rude...except for his exceptionally , almost excessively sweet receptionist.....my earlobe was not connected but I taped it up each day till it grew sort of back onto my head although not like the other side. My advice? Take a strong pushey person with you I went totally alone....do not do that! They have no one to answer to otherwise.

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