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I also wanted to add that you DO want to stay at a resort hotel that is recommended by your doctor since there will most likely be other women there with bandages on... (you won't be the only one). Might make you feel better to have others there sharing your experience.
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 2:04pm
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Thank u ladies for all the info, I have always wanted to have breast augmentation, nothing huge I just want to go from a B to a C cup. But I heard that it's better to wait until I have kids, because u can't have implants and breastfeed. Those of u who had breast augmentation d u agree with that?
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some have done it and successfully breast fed afterwards, i personally would wait until i'm done b/c gravity still plays a part even with implants.. if that's not a problem for you and you can afford to have a redo afterwards then by all means do so...
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1. how can we verify that these doctors we find online are legit? 2. The hotels that are $40 a night are good hotels or holes in the wall? 3. When you do your research will you go visit the offices in person?
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As with ALL doctors, you should always get references and check out their work. The doctors in Costa Rica are very good and well-trained... as you can see from their credentials, they've all gone to the same schools as the US doctors since most of them are American or European anyway. That being said, you have "bad" doctors everywhere and Costa Rica is no exception. There are lots of forums where women tell about their experiences. We see women all the time all wrapped up with their bandages lounging poolside while drinking pina coladas. I have not seen any women "complaining" yet. I have not checked out any of the doctors in Costa Rica and have none to recommend. I belong to a women's group in the village where I live and we had scheduled some plastic surgeons to give a presentation, but I had to fly back to the US before I could see the presentation.
The hotels are not bad BUT they are not as luxurious as you might find in the US. A $40/night hotel can be good or bad. When I fly into our out of San Jose, I always stay at a $60 (cash price) hotel near the airport called the Villas de Cariari www.villasdecariari.com It is NOT a tourist type of hotel... just a nice condo-type place. The owner, Johnny, is very nice. For you visiting Costa Rica, I would recommend a nice resort type of place, and I'm sure your plastic surgeon can recommend some nice places because they know the type of pampering women want on their vacations.
When I decide to have some more cosmetic work done, I will definitely visit the location and talk to the doctor in person. That's what I did when I had my rhinoplasty. And most doctors always encourage you to do this anyway. I will definitely have my work done in Costa Rica only because the work is good and at only a fraction of the price! Plus it's always nice to recooperate in an exotic location!!
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 1:44pm
Thank u ladies for all the info, I have always wanted to have breast augmentation, nothing huge I just want to go from a B to a C cup. But I heard that it's better to wait until I have kids, because u can't have implants and breastfeed. Those of u who had breast augmentation d u agree with that?
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more info on plastic surgery in costa rica:
Dear Tia,
Thank you for your interest in the Luxury Resort Martino!
Currently our special offer is
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Also included in our rates, use of
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discounted pass to the Bird Zoo and FREE Internet. Alternatively,
the same offer is USD$95.00 per night with payment in cash, traveler check or
USA bankwire to our Miami account (www.hotelmartino.com/bankwire.htm). Add USD$10.00 per night
per extra person.
We can even offer you the rate of
USD$150.00 per night in single occupancy including all meals (no beverage) Alternatively,
the same offer is USD$140.00 per night with payment in cash, traveler check or
USA bankwire to our Miami account (www.hotelmartino.com/bankwire.htm). Add USD$40.00 per night per
extra person.
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Resort Martino (each transfer to the clinic is almost $20) and we have already
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 1:10pm
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I didn't have any scarring problems with my breast reduction/lift
I do have a visible scar from the tummy tuck, which I think was my fault. I did not take care of the scar the way that I should have from the beginning. I was sooooo happy with the flat stomach that I did not pay attention to the scar. I am trying to fade the scar now with every scar reduction cream/oil available
believe it or not silicon sheets work on old scars and new one's.. so you could still use that to make it lay flat.. but to fade it you can use dermarest a cream at walgreens and it really does help to fade the scars even now..you can find both at walgreens
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I didn't have any scarring problems with my breast reduction/lift
I do have a visible scar from the tummy tuck, which I think was my fault. I did not take care of the scar the way that I should have from the beginning. I was sooooo happy with the flat stomach that I did not pay attention to the scar. I am trying to fade the scar now with every scar reduction cream/oil available
1. how can we verify that these doctors we find online are legit? 2. The hotels that are $40 a night are good hotels or holes in the wall? 3. When you do your research will you go visit the offices in person?
T.I.A.
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 11:38am
WOW! I'm amazed at all you gals looking beautiful!! I have been contemplating getting boob/tummy work done; haven't done any research yet... Just finished doing three months of lace wig research!
NOW, thanx to y'all, I will definitely look into this. I always thought that black women could not get good results with these procedures because of the scarring. Have any of you had problems with scars left over from the procedures?
The only thing I ever had done was rhinoplasty, and that was way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. If people look very close at the side of my nose, they can see the indentations left over by the stitches.
And, Sexi, I had no idea you had so much work done. Wow! You are truly an inspiration. Meechie, I live in Costa Rica (but I'm in CA for a couple of months) and you will LOVE it down there. I live on the Pacific coast and you will probably be having your procedure done near the capitol, San Jose. Enjoy your visit! See some sites. Check out the volcanoes and try to visit the Pacific coast if you can!
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Hey Relentless when are you going? Sexi, you did not tell me you had contacts. lol
I'm trying to convince my boyfriend right now he is giving me a hell no!!!!! but who cares what he thinks.
And I wanna do my teeth first, then work my way down I have no idea whether I wanna do everything all at once or make small trips for different parts of my body. 1: teeth 2. laser stretch mark removal 3. lipo & breast lift
Edited by relentless - April 02 2008 at 12:11pm
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Dear Ms. Peake:
Hi; we have been in practice for 24 years.
Do you have any medical condition we should be aware of, do you smoke?
Abdomen liposuction (includes abdomen, hips and waist) cost $1900.
Inner and outer thigh liposuction cost $1500.
Breast lift procedure without implants cost $2800-$3200, with implants the cost is $3200-$3400.
The above procedures can be performed at the same time. You need to stay for 7 days after the procedures are done.
No aspirin or Vit E 15 days prior to the procedure.
All the quotes I give you include plastic surgeons fee, operating room, anesthetist, overnight stay at our center when needed, all material used, follow ups, medications and garments.
We need some lab test that can be done here; no cost to you.
If you pay with travelers checks, cash or a cashier check made out to Rashi Rosenstock you get a 5% discount.
Places to stay: These are hotels;
There is Marrott Courtyard about 13 minutes from our center, depending on traffic; very nice area with many restaurants.
> Sesteo: email:sesteo@sol.racsa.co.cr 12 blocks from > our center; small, > cable TV; about $45-65 per room. Swimming pool, No > AC > \ > La Sabana: email: lasabana@sol.racsa.co.cr 15 blocks > from our > centre; nice, AC, kitchenettes, pool, cable TV; > $50-75. > > There is one called Ambassador: $35 per day one > block from our > center; decent; Cable TV; AC; tell them you are > coming to our center. > ventas1@hotelambassador.co.cr or bdinamon@hotmail.com; tell: 2-21-81-55;
Parque Del Lago: www.parquedellago.com let them know you are comming to our center; AC, CABLE TV, 506-257-87-87 about 7 blocks from our center; Cost: $65-75
Recovery places (about $70-100 per day including meals and transportation):
Casa de la Mariposa: www.casadelamariposacostarica.com
Let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Rosenstock center VG
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 10:39am
Hey Relentless when are you going? Sexi, you did not tell me you had contacts. lol
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I have very dark stretch mark on my thighs so no shorts or bathing suits for me for about 6 years now. Laser is the only option for that. Thanks for the info!!!!
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no problem, Here is my first quote for the veneers:
Hello Tia,
Thank you for your interest
in our services. Dr. Garita will be happy to assist you with your dental
needs.
Dr. Garita is a
specialist in Implant Dentistry, Periodontology, and Oral and
Maxillofacial surgery. He is also a former professor from the University
of Miami School of Implant Dentistry. He is one of only three certified
Dental Implant Specialist in Cost Rica. He uses only ADA
approved technology and materials. 85% of our patients come from the
United States and Canada.
We have our own lab to
provide the fabrication of your appliances. Our lab is equipped with the
latest technology for the fabrication of crowns, veneers, onlays, and
inlays. It is the CAD-CAM by Cerac. It allows crowns to be
fabricated in 1/2 the time with 100% accuracy. We are the only
dental office in Costa Rica with this technology.
When choosing a dentist
there are three things to look at: the doctors credentials, the brand of
materials he uses, and the referrals from his patients. I will be happy to
send referrals.
The cost of Empress
porcelain veneers:........$350 each
You will need to stay
for 3 days to complete your dental care.
Dr. Garita offers a 5%
discount if you pay in cash or cashier check made out to Dr. Mario
Garita. He also accepts all major credit cards.
Dr. Garita 's office
is located in Escazu, the premier suburb of San
Jose. Escazu is where most tourist stay when visiting San
Jose. There are two nice inexpensive B&Bs near the
office and most of our patients stay there. The names are: Costa Verde
Inn: www.costaverdeinn.com $45 per
night. Their rates include breakfast and they will provide transportation from
the airport. La Sabana, www.apartotel-lasabana.com $40
per night and they include breakfast.
You will need to fly
into SJO - San Jose International Airport. The airlines that fly into SJO:
American, American West, Continental, Delta, United, US Airways, Air
Canada, Mexicana, Lasca.
Please let me know if
you have additional information that you can send.
Sincerely,
Nora Allen
Patient Coordinator
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ok i'm super late cause I didn't get my account activated untill today but I already gotten several e-mails from doctors is costa rica and I have a cousin who lives in DR I have her number she just finished getting her eyes done out there if yall want I could get the scoop on DR doctors too.
girl you got your order in...LOL i put up two links for cellulite i think they work for stretch marks too, but if you get the tummy tuck they remove excess skin and they took all my stretch marks off with the excess skin.. i have a friend in costa rica and another one that lives here but her family is still there..
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Posted: April 02 2008 at 10:21am
Hi Relentless,
Please share all information. As you can see I have. I want to share this information with everyone. Most people will just read and go on but some people will continue the research and find out what is best for them. I have decided on a sound month which is toward the end of September 2008. Anyone else?
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one more thing I want Empress porcelain veneers so I also got some quotes on pricing in Costa Rica...... OK i think i'm done.
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one more thing I went to the dermatologist yesterday and he told me that I am a good candidate for laser stretch mark removal & I wonder if you ladies have any info on that. He also gave me a few prescriptions for my other skin issues like acne and dark ankles, knees, and elbows. I could share that info too if yall are interested.
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ok i'm super late cause I didn't get my account activated untill today but I already gotten several e-mails from doctors is costa rica and I have a cousin who lives in DR I have her number she just finished getting her eyes done out there if yall want I could get the scoop on DR doctors too.
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your welcome i told ya i'm all about beautification i try to stay on top of things.. this is another laser called accent..
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