Hi Everybody,

I'm a new member to this group and I'm interested in going to the R$L
clinic for a breast aug. with round cohesive gel implants and micro
lipo in the lower abdomen.

Has anyone had these procedures and could offer their experience? I'm
debating between R&L and Dr. Da Cruz. I've heard both good and bad and
would like to get more information.

Thank you so much! I would appreciate any help!

V

If Interested in Tijuana.... Dr Arial Ortiz, who is a Adjustable Lap Band
doctor has a sister who is a dentist.  I can't find her contact information
but you can call his office to get her number and information....
1-866-Dr-Ortiz .  She advertises in his office.  Dr Ortiz is fantastic all
of his family except his mother are doctors of some kind.

Hugs,
LyndaV
                   "Life may not be the party we hoped for...
                       ...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Lynda Vance
p8nlady@...
Cushing, Oklahoma, USA



----- Original Message -----
From: "roma1937" <roma1937@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:14 PM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] Re: ISO Dr Carloa Salas


> Teri,
> My suggestion is that you check dentists on Mexico (Tiajuana, or other
> cities in Baja, Mazatlan or Guadalajara,etc.)  Less costly travel and
> prices are just as reasonable.
>
>
>
> --- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Teri" <hrtsotendr@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> I am looking for a web site / email address for Dr. Carloa Salas;
>> Martha sent me here to find dental work.
>>
>> Can anyone give me a hand?
>>
>> Thanks ...
>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Try dialing:
011-506-255-8000
011-506 1580

If you didn't dial the country code it might automatically go to New
Brunswick....

Hugs,
LyndaV
                   "Life may not be the party we hoped for...
                       ...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Lynda Vance
p8nlady@...
Cushing, Oklahoma, USA





----- Original Message -----
From: "Teri" <hrtsotendr@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 5:56 PM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] ISO Dr. Xinia Salazar


>I am looking for Dr. Xinia Salazar  and/or Arrow Tours / Carlos Salas.
>
> I have numbers that are supposedly in Costa Rica, but when I call
> them, they say they are going to New Brunswick -- AND they are
> disconnected or no longer in service.  I am dialing
> 506 255-8000
> 506  1580
>
> Can ANYONE here help me out!  PLEEEZZZ???
>
> Thank you every so much!!
>
> Teri
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I am looking for Dr. Xinia Salazar  and/or Arrow Tours / Carlos Salas.

I have numbers that are supposedly in Costa Rica, but when I call
them, they say they are going to New Brunswick -- AND they are
disconnected or no longer in service.  I am dialing
506 255-8000
506 840 1580

Can ANYONE here help me out!  PLEEEZZZ???

Thank you every so much!!

Teri

Oopps! I forgot to mention that dental care in Mexico is excellent.
Most dentists are educated and trained in the U.S.


-- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "roma1937"
<roma1937@...> wrote:
>
> Teri,
> My suggestion is that you check dentists on Mexico (Tiajuana, or
other
> cities in Baja, Mazatlan or Guadalajara,etc.)  Less costly travel
and
> prices are just as reasonable.
>
>
>
> --- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Teri"
<hrtsotendr@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I am looking for a web site / email address for Dr. Carloa Salas;
> > Martha sent me here to find dental work.
> >
> > Can anyone give me a hand?
> >
> > Thanks ...
> >
>

Teri,
My suggestion is that you check dentists on Mexico (Tiajuana, or other
cities in Baja, Mazatlan or Guadalajara,etc.)  Less costly travel and
prices are just as reasonable.



--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "Teri" <hrtsotendr@...>
wrote:
>
> I am looking for a web site / email address for Dr. Carloa Salas;
> Martha sent me here to find dental work.
>
> Can anyone give me a hand?
>
> Thanks ...
>

*With your stay of six or more nights during December you will obtain
a 15%
Discount on all room rate or 2X1 in a double occupancy plus the
transportation, a free tour free upgrade to suit with private balcony,
if available HURRY!!
This offer is only good for the first 10 reservations> Offers end
December 15 2008.
This offer only applies if reservation is made directly with Paradise
no other offers apply.

WWW.paradisecosmeticinn.com
info@...

I am looking for a web site / email address for Dr. Carloa Salas;
Martha sent me here to find dental work.

Can anyone give me a hand?

Thanks ...

Angie,
It depends on the retreat.  Most charge about $85 plus tax.  Some charge
extra, and only pick you up and drop you off at the airport and two trips to
the doctor.  Some charge extra for AC if needed.  Some charge extra for
snacks or drinks in the room refrig.  Some charge for bandages and laundry.
Other's are all inclusive.

Google: LeMas, do know the road to them right now is awful.  Las Cumbres,
Casa de la Mariposa and Chetica.  Another option is Ana Carmona who does not
have a website but is word of mouth and the first recovery retreat in San
Jose.

Do stay at a retreat a minimum of the ten days.  Hotels to consider are La
Sabana Apartotel, Apartotel Christina and Kalexma, which is smaller and more
of a B&B.  You can Google them too.

----- Original Message -----
From: "okaysnoopy" <okaysnoopy@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:36 AM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] Cost for Medial Retreats?? Vs. hotels


> I've been researching the cost of the medical retreats all morning, and
> it looks to be about $100 a day after taxes and fees.  Does that sound
> right?
>
> Also, someone told me I may want to consider staying at a retreat for
> the first 10 days after surgery, and then move to a hotel for the next
> five, does that sound like a good idea?  I'm planning to have tummy
> tuck, breast lift, and maybe some lipo.  Thank you so much!
> Angie from GA
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

I've been researching the cost of the medical retreats all morning, and
it looks to be about $100 a day after taxes and fees.  Does that sound
right?

Also, someone told me I may want to consider staying at a retreat for
the first 10 days after surgery, and then move to a hotel for the next
five, does that sound like a good idea?  I'm planning to have tummy
tuck, breast lift, and maybe some lipo.  Thank you so much!
Angie from GA

Angie, I just had a breast lift with implants in CR @ Rosenstock and it
was 3400.00 ( would have been 3000 without implants) and I have a quote
from Dr. da Cruz for a tummy tuck @ 5000.00. He says the lipo with the
TT is included , not other areas. So just those 2 procedures I think
will cost at least 8400.00
Have you sent pictures and asked for quotes yet?
Sherene-Atlanta




--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "okaysnoopy"
<okaysnoopy@...> wrote:
>
> Hi, this is Angie in Georgia.  I'm planning to go to C.R. next year,
> and I'm saving up money in the mean time.  I would like to get a
tummy
> tuck, breast lift w/ possible implants, lipo in several areas.  I'm
> hoping I can do all of this for $7,000.  Is this realistic?  I'm only
> going to be able to save about 9,600, and I have to pay the air fair
> and accomidations.  Thanks for your help!
> Angie in GA
>

Angie Wrote:


> Hi, this is Angie in Georgia.  I'm planning to go to C.R. next year,
> and I'm saving up money in the mean time.  I would like to get a tummy
> tuck, breast lift w/ possible implants, lipo in several areas.  I'm
> hoping I can do all of this for $7,000.  Is this realistic?  I'm only
> going to be able to save about 9,600, and I have to pay the air fair
> and accomidations.  Thanks for your help!

If you use a plastic surgeon who uses their own clinic's surgical suite look
more at $8,000.00.  To be on the safe side.  At least $3600.00 for each
proceedure.  But do contact a few surgeons you are interested and send them
photos and ask for estimates on costs.

Hugs,
LyndaV
                   "Life may not be the party we hoped for...
                       ...but while we are here we might as well dance!"
Lynda Vance
p8nlady@...
Cushing, Oklahoma, USA

Hi, this is Angie in Georgia.  I'm planning to go to C.R. next year,
and I'm saving up money in the mean time.  I would like to get a tummy
tuck, breast lift w/ possible implants, lipo in several areas.  I'm
hoping I can do all of this for $7,000.  Is this realistic?  I'm only
going to be able to save about 9,600, and I have to pay the air fair
and accomidations.  Thanks for your help!
Angie in GA

Hey Linda

We would like to inform your readers that Paradise Cosmetic Inn is
also running a Christmas Sale for the month of December and to invite
to stay with us next time you come to CR as our guest.

Happy Thanksgiving

with your stay of six or more nights during December you will obtain a
15% discount on
all room rate or 2X1 in a double occupancy plus the transportation, a free
tour free upgrade to suit with private balcony, if available HURRY!! this
offer
is only good for the first 10 reservations> Offers end December 15 2008.
This offer only applies if reservation is made directly with Paradise no
other offers apply

Happy Thanksgiving

Raul Cossio Pres

www.paradisecosmeticinn/info@...
phone (786)228-91-48

Hi, I'm planning to get a tummy tuck, breast lift, and some lipo, and
was just wondering if I'm going to be in the bed for a while?  Also,
how long should I plan to stay at the recovery retreat?

I would like to go on a site-seeing tour while I'm there, since I've
never been out of the U.S., will that be possible?

Thanks so much!
Angie

Hey Folks!

I'm totally new here and I'm looking into Costa Rica for a breast
augmentation with cohesive gel implants. I'm in contact right now with
Dr. Miguel Alfaro and a couple others.

Has anyone had a breat aug, with or without the gels, in Costa Rica and
want to share their advice?

I'm looking to go sometime next year with my husband. We'll get our own
room likely and he'll be my caretaker.

I'm hesistant about going overseas but I know Costa Rica is the place
to do it. I really want this type of implant and it's not offered here
in the US outside of clinical trial.

Thanks guys!

V

Hi - I have been in contact with the doctors at the Rosenstock Center
in Costa Rica over the past few days as I am interested in having a
tummy tuck and lipo on my thighs in January.  I am very excited abot
having this done, but also very nervous about the procedures on a whole!

Can anyone offer any input on these procedures (healing time, pain
etc.) as well as nice places to stay?

Also, has anyone ever had a thigh lift?  I am considering which would
be the best option in reducing the looseness of my thighs!

Thanks!

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Hi Rob!

I am staying at Chetica and it is in the mountains. I have not come
across any mosquitoes yet, but if they are here, I am sure you will
find some! I stayed at a resort in San Jose my first trip and was not
happy with that stay at all. I am in the mountains this time and
completely happy.

I have only had lipo done. I say only....there was no "only" about
it. I would plan to stay at a recovery retreat the entire time. It is
worth it to have someone check on you, bring your meds, make sure you
are alive, call the doctor if not...etc.

My experience at the one recovery place I stayed at was they kept
their windows open. So being in the city is not guarantee against
mosquitoes. Here in the mountains, I am at Chetica now
recovering..there are screens on all the windows, so I have not
noticed any bugs or heard complaints from other guests.

Best of luck!

Brandee

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "pylotttt"
<pylotttt@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I am going to Costa Rica on Sept 20th for work on my face, eyes, and
> chin.
> Do most people stay their whole time in a recovery retreat or do
they
> stay a shorter time then transfer to a hotel downtown?
> Are there any recovery retreats in San Jose or are they all in the
> mountains?
> Mosquitoes LOVE me, I think they will fly 100 miles to find me, how
> are the mosquitoes in the mountain areas?
> Thanks for the feedback.
>
> ROb
>

Hi all,
I am going to Costa Rica on Sept 20th for work on my face, eyes, and
chin.
Do most people stay their whole time in a recovery retreat or do they
stay a shorter time then transfer to a hotel downtown?
Are there any recovery retreats in San Jose or are they all in the
mountains?
Mosquitoes LOVE me, I think they will fly 100 miles to find me, how
are the mosquitoes in the mountain areas?
Thanks for the feedback.

ROb

Hello everyone,
I am new to this board and am very glad that I am.  I am planning to have a butt
lift, which
includes lipo of the abdomen, thighs, back...basically everywhere that they can
take fat.  I
am 31 years old and weigh 129 at 5'4, so there is definitely some fat they can
take, but it
will be added to my already full buttocks.  I am excited to have my figure a
little more
curvy and my butt a little more full.  I am also considering maybe an upper
eyelid lift and a
neck lift (both would be very minor results since it really is just some touch
up stuff that I
am wanting).  I thought about the pain of recovery on my face since I would have
to lie on
my stomach for almost two weeks so the fat transfer does not move and my face
would be
flat on a pillow or the mattress until able to sit regularly, again.  I read on
this board that
they doctors at this center are great and have had successful results.  I am
nervous, since
this will be my first procedure.

I was wondering if anyone here has had this procedure done.  I am pretty much
set on http://www.casadelamariposacostarica.com/ and one great amenity is that
they offer free
phone calls to and from the U.S., along with their other great care. I have
considered Las
Cumbress, as well.

Any information that you may provide would be great!

Thanks! - Adina