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I'm debating between Dr. Cardenas and Dr. Juan...
ButterflyWishesJuly 27, 2013
$5,000
I'm debating between Dr. Cardenas and Dr. Juan Pablo Cervantes. I've read every single thing I could find about Dr. Cardenas and I really like her work. But I can't find a whole like on Dr. Juan Pablo Cervantes, I like what I have seen on his website as far as before and after but I would like to read or hear more reviews from other people if they have any they care to share.
I'm 5'3 and 115 lbs and I'm wanting to do a tt w/lipo, breast reduction with lift and possibly implants to give them that fullness and perkiness back. And a butt lift to bring my butt back to where it use to be with maybe a little and I do mean a little plumping back there. I've always had a small butt and I don't mind that just maybe a fluff it back up to the way it was. But I'm happy if they just get it lifted back into position. :)
Thanks in advance for any advice ladies.
PS - as far as cost I just had to put something in there but I was quoted by Dr. Juan Pablo $8500 for butt lift, breast, tt, and lipo. And it included a bunch of other stuff but I will have to find the email and tell you what all it included because I can't remember right now. I have had my brains stuffed full of reviews and information. I haven't heard back yet from Dr. Cardenas, hopefully soon as it's been a week. Although I did get an email from her assistant saying that she is really busy (Dr.) and would get back with me ASAP.
I'm 5'3 and 115 lbs and I'm wanting to do a tt w/lipo, breast reduction with lift and possibly implants to give them that fullness and perkiness back. And a butt lift to bring my butt back to where it use to be with maybe a little and I do mean a little plumping back there. I've always had a small butt and I don't mind that just maybe a fluff it back up to the way it was. But I'm happy if they just get it lifted back into position. :)
Thanks in advance for any advice ladies.
PS - as far as cost I just had to put something in there but I was quoted by Dr. Juan Pablo $8500 for butt lift, breast, tt, and lipo. And it included a bunch of other stuff but I will have to find the email and tell you what all it included because I can't remember right now. I have had my brains stuffed full of reviews and information. I haven't heard back yet from Dr. Cardenas, hopefully soon as it's been a week. Although I did get an email from her assistant saying that she is really busy (Dr.) and would get back with me ASAP.
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August 9, 2013
I think Dr Cervantes is the best physician I have ever had. You can look at the mommy makeover picture and that is what he did for me. I am extremely happy with the results.
September 7, 2013
I've been out of town for a bit so I just saw this thanks, i will go and look. :) I've been thinking about going to Dr. Manuel Diaz as well. There are a lot of good doctors out there is just hard to know which to pick. I just want to come out safe and sound on the other side.
UPDATED FROM ButterflyWishes
5 months pre
Dr. Guillermo or Dr. Diaz
ButterflyWishesSeptember 12, 2013
Since I last posted things have change...a lot...
I had made my decision to Dr. Cardenas in Tijuana, MX. I like her a lot she is sweet kind and funny; her husband is very nice and has answered tons of questions that I have asked him and so has Cardenas.
The only reason I am possibly changing my mind is that my family and I are all going to the DR for 3 months for holiday. And I didn't want to have to fly all the way back to MX and then back to the DR. Just seemed wasteful and a pain in the butt. So I decided to do more research on the Doctors in the DR and just see. Well after a lot of research and countless hours reading reviews, blogs, post, you name it, I came up with 3 names:
Dr. Guillermo
Dr. Diaz
Dr. Baez
I've sent and received information from the first 2. Dr. Diaz has quoted me $6500 for everything that I am looking for and has answered my countless questions. While he is not well known on this forum I have seen his work and it speaks for it's self.
Dr. Guillermo doesn't like to do everything at once for safety purposes and I greatly appreciate that and it show he is very concerned about his patient. He only works in 4.5hr blocks in surgery, once he reaches 4.5 he finishes up. He doesn't want his patients in there for longer than that. He quoted me $8000 for everything (together if he can get is all done in that 4.5 hr block) if I had to do it in 2 sessions it would be $4200 for the first and $4200 for the second. He is well known for his breast work, which is really important to me since I am wanting a breast lift/reduction/implants to make them look full and natural.
Dr. Baez has yet to get back to me, I'm still waiting, I am sure it will be soon. Once I know I will let you guys know.
I will not make my decision lightly and money has nothing to do with this. Just because one is cheaper than the other doesn't mean that is the one I will chose. There is a lot of factors that will go into my decision. I just want to be safe and healthy on the other side. I have children that need me. I've had multiple surgeries in the past and I've defiantly had my fill (all non elective) so choosing to have elective surgery has been a tough decision for me. But I also know that I can't keep going through the back, neck, and shoulder pain from my breast and the loose skin around my tummy. This is something I need to do this for myself.
If you guys have any questions or want to share your experience with me, that would be great.
I had made my decision to Dr. Cardenas in Tijuana, MX. I like her a lot she is sweet kind and funny; her husband is very nice and has answered tons of questions that I have asked him and so has Cardenas.
The only reason I am possibly changing my mind is that my family and I are all going to the DR for 3 months for holiday. And I didn't want to have to fly all the way back to MX and then back to the DR. Just seemed wasteful and a pain in the butt. So I decided to do more research on the Doctors in the DR and just see. Well after a lot of research and countless hours reading reviews, blogs, post, you name it, I came up with 3 names:
Dr. Guillermo
Dr. Diaz
Dr. Baez
I've sent and received information from the first 2. Dr. Diaz has quoted me $6500 for everything that I am looking for and has answered my countless questions. While he is not well known on this forum I have seen his work and it speaks for it's self.
Dr. Guillermo doesn't like to do everything at once for safety purposes and I greatly appreciate that and it show he is very concerned about his patient. He only works in 4.5hr blocks in surgery, once he reaches 4.5 he finishes up. He doesn't want his patients in there for longer than that. He quoted me $8000 for everything (together if he can get is all done in that 4.5 hr block) if I had to do it in 2 sessions it would be $4200 for the first and $4200 for the second. He is well known for his breast work, which is really important to me since I am wanting a breast lift/reduction/implants to make them look full and natural.
Dr. Baez has yet to get back to me, I'm still waiting, I am sure it will be soon. Once I know I will let you guys know.
I will not make my decision lightly and money has nothing to do with this. Just because one is cheaper than the other doesn't mean that is the one I will chose. There is a lot of factors that will go into my decision. I just want to be safe and healthy on the other side. I have children that need me. I've had multiple surgeries in the past and I've defiantly had my fill (all non elective) so choosing to have elective surgery has been a tough decision for me. But I also know that I can't keep going through the back, neck, and shoulder pain from my breast and the loose skin around my tummy. This is something I need to do this for myself.
If you guys have any questions or want to share your experience with me, that would be great.
UPDATED FROM ButterflyWishes
5 months pre
Will add pics...
ButterflyWishesSeptember 12, 2013
I wanted to say, that when it gets closer to time for my surgery (Feb) I will post pictures before and after. It's hard when you are interested in a surgeon and are trying to make up your mind but there are hardly any pictures.
Thanks for starting your story on RealSelf and good luck with your decision. Hopefully some ladies who've been to your two Dr. C.'s will chime in here.
You can find Dr. Cervante's profile on RealSelf here.