Hi Group,

I just ran across this by accident and I'd already been planning a trip
to Costa Rica, but now considering having some lipo done.

I've had Lipo in the states about 10 years ago and want to do a bit
more on my stomach and love handle areas and was wondering who everyone
recommends and what the cost avg. is there?

Thanks,

Wesley

I had an excellent experience, breast reduction and 5
liter lipo on 3/16/07.  Dr's Cohen and Rosenstock were
kind and helpful, and the work I had done has been
greatly admired here in the states, especially the
breast reduction, which is a surgery that often comes
out very badly.

I had intended to have a tummy tuck, but the dr's felt
I would not be please with the results and gave me a
very lovely result with the lipo.

I was also very impressed with the results of the
facial surgeries I saw in the waiting room--my mother
and I will both be having an upper bleph in five
years, and I will certainly be going back to
Rosenstock based on what I saw there.  There were
ladies at my recovery home who also had blephs done
and had much more bruising and swelling.

kz
--- czivanovic <czivanovic@...> wrote:

> Can anyone tell me about their recent experience
> with Dr. Rosenstock's
> center?  I am planning some surgery with the next
> couple of months and
> am just looking for some feedback.
> Thanks!
>
>




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Can anyone tell me about their recent experience with Dr. Rosenstock's
center?  I am planning some surgery with the next couple of months and
am just looking for some feedback.
Thanks!

I do not know him sorry. Best of luck.


Madi

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "madeleinecosta"
<madeleinecosta@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I am planning to have an exoderm peel with Dr. DaCruz in San Jose.
> I've done quite a bit of research on him and the peel, but I'd like
to
> know if anyone has been to him and what they have to say. I stayed at
> Las Cumbres when I went for a consult and thought it was terrific.
> Thanks,
> Maddie
>

Hi,

I am planning to have an exoderm peel with Dr. DaCruz in San Jose.
I've done quite a bit of research on him and the peel, but I'd like to
know if anyone has been to him and what they have to say. I stayed at
Las Cumbres when I went for a consult and thought it was terrific.
Thanks,
Maddie

Can anyone tell me where I can view before/after photos of Dr.
Macaya's work?

I am having a tummy tuck and breast reduction.

Hello,

Can anyone reccomend a qualified Dr. that performs the Laser Skin
Resurfacing Procedure?  Thanks!

Remember that TV is going to focus on those few who have had less than
perfect results.  The media love controversy.

Do your research... find out as much as you can about any doctor you are
interested in.   Michelle the owner of this list is an American RN who has
been working With plastic surgeons in Costa Rica to become a licensed RD in
Costa Rica.  She has had several procedure there.... I'm sure she can answer
a lot of questions... and point you toward many sources for your research.

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: "madiazarfl" <madiazar@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:15 PM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] New to site


>I have finally decided to have ps. I am just now staring to research
> the proceedure, however I have about 5 friends that have under went
> all sorts of proceedure and 2 had them done in Costa Rica. Based on
> the comparison of $, I have planned to go to CR in November. I am
> still a bit scared since you see and hear some bad horror stories on
> TV.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

I have finally decided to have ps. I am just now staring to research
the proceedure, however I have about 5 friends that have under went
all sorts of proceedure and 2 had them done in Costa Rica. Based on
the comparison of $, I have planned to go to CR in November. I am
still a bit scared since you see and hear some bad horror stories on
TV.

http://www.lipotourist.com/boobiesandbatwings.pdf

I had my arms & breasts done 6 days ago.  Doing fabulous!

Can I Use Your Services For Hotel And Air If I Already
Have An Appointment With A Doctor.
--- costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com
<fbesn@...> wrote:
> Anyone using me as a medical concierge gets 10% off
at CheTica.
>
> Contact Michelle at fbesn@... if you want
10% off your CheTica
> rates.
>
>
>

Anyone using me as a medical concierge gets 10% off at CheTica.

Contact Michelle at fbesn@... if you want 10% off your CheTica
rates.

 I will be out there for surgery also at that time. We (my mom is going on a vacation with me) fly in 5/8 and my surgery is 5/10 @ 7 am, and planning to go home June 1st! I'm not quite sure where we are staying, it is still up in the air. Actually all the places sound really nice, we plan on being there for a little over 3 wks.I am from New Hampshire. I am looking forward to the surgeries, abdominoplasty, tighten abd. muscles, lipo there, and also to outer thighs, inner thigh lipo and lift, mons lift, and breast lift with implants. I will be using Dr Cohen and Dr Rashi,I am excited about going, and after reading and e-mailing with others, I feel very confident that I will be in good hands. We will be flying out of Denver,Co, and the airfare was $403 total. What is your name?

Good luck to you too!

Kim NH


keschauna smith <keschaunasmith@...> wrote:

Hi Kim,

I will not be going until November 7.  What doctor will you be using?  Are you going alone?  What procedure will you have and where will you stay?  I am in the process of getting my total price with the recovery retreat.  Are you nervous about the trip?  I have had many people talk to me about the process and everyone has been pleased.  I had a consultation with a doc here in Chicago and he quoted me $5200 just to have lipo of the abdomen.  Were you able to find a good airfare?  Keep me posted on your upcoming procedure!!!!!!!

Kim <kim_hamptonbeach@...> wrote:

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "keschaunasmith"
<keschaunasmith@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am new to this site and I am very nervous about scheduled lipo in
> Costa Rica at the Liberman Clinic.  I have plans to go there alone
and
> I was wondering is that a mistake.  I plan to have lipo of the waist,
> inner thighs, and abdomen.  Can anyone tell me what their total cost
> ws for the procedure, recovery retreat and airfare.  Do you have any
> info on the doc that I will be using Rashi Rosenstock.  How long do
> you think I should stay to recover.  Any recommendations on where to
> stay.  Any info that you send me will be greatly appriciated.
>

When are you going to be there?
I will be there May 10th for surgery.
Kim NH

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Hi Kim,

I will not be going until November 7.  What doctor will you be using?  Are you going alone?  What procedure will you have and where will you stay?  I am in the process of getting my total price with the recovery retreat.  Are you nervous about the trip?  I have had many people talk to me about the process and everyone has been pleased.  I had a consultation with a doc here in Chicago and he quoted me $5200 just to have lipo of the abdomen.  Were you able to find a good airfare?  Keep me posted on your upcoming procedure!!!!!!!

Kim <kim_hamptonbeach@...> wrote:

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "keschaunasmith"
<keschaunasmith@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am new to this site and I am very nervous about scheduled lipo in
> Costa Rica at the Liberman Clinic.  I have plans to go there alone
and
> I was wondering is that a mistake.  I plan to have lipo of the waist,
> inner thighs, and abdomen.  Can anyone tell me what their total cost
> ws for the procedure, recovery retreat and airfare.  Do you have any
> info on the doc that I will be using Rashi Rosenstock.  How long do
> you think I should stay to recover.  Any recommendations on where to
> stay.  Any info that you send me will be greatly appriciated.
>

When are you going to be there?
I will be there May 10th for surgery.
Kim NH

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "keschaunasmith"
<keschaunasmith@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am new to this site and I am very nervous about scheduled lipo in
> Costa Rica at the Liberman Clinic.  I have plans to go there alone
and
> I was wondering is that a mistake.  I plan to have lipo of the waist,
> inner thighs, and abdomen.  Can anyone tell me what their total cost
> ws for the procedure, recovery retreat and airfare.  Do you have any
> info on the doc that I will be using Rashi Rosenstock.  How long do
> you think I should stay to recover.  Any recommendations on where to
> stay.  Any info that you send me will be greatly appriciated.
>

When are you going to be there?
I will be there May 10th for surgery.
Kim NH

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "keschaunasmith"
<keschaunasmith@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I am new to this site and I am very nervous about scheduled lipo in
> Costa Rica at the Liberman Clinic.  I have plans to go there alone
and
> I was wondering is that a mistake.  I plan to have lipo of the waist,
> inner thighs, and abdomen.  Can anyone tell me what their total cost
> ws for the procedure, recovery retreat and airfare.  Do you have any
> info on the doc that I will be using Rashi Rosenstock.  How long do
> you think I should stay to recover.  Any recommendations on where to
> stay.  Any info that you send me will be greatly appriciated.
>

When are you going to be there?
I will be there May 10th for surgery.
Kim NH

--- In costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com, "margotr23"
<margot23@...> wrote:
>Hi I am scheduled to have lipo with Rashi Rosenstock and I think that I
made a good choice.  I to am very nervous so if you have any questions
hit me back.  I did a lot of research and I think we will be in good
hands.  How far in the process are you.  I scheduled my procedure
directly with the clinic.  I still need to find a good airfare and to
was looking into trying to find a package deal with one of the travel
groups like the one you spoke on.  Good luck
> I just joined the group today when I asked Nora at healthcostarica.com
> for references. I started at that site and am a bit confused if this
is
> the site of Rosenstock and Lieberman or a general site as they also
> answer my dentl questions. I saw other dentists that I might rather
> have chosen but didn't see a way to coordinate everything. I have
> heard from Dr. Garita personally, who I hope will be good- along with
> his staff, but never from Dr.Rashi Rosenstock. I have emailed back and
> forth and have gotten a confirmation for dates from the dentist but
> still nothing from the doctor. I want to make sure I get the surgeon I
> want. Didn't have much to go on except his training credentials which
> look to be excellent. I have chosen to stay at LasCumbres . It looks
> great and I am supposed to set my dates for staying there hopefullly
> next month but still very slow in getting confirmation for the
> surgery. I feel like I'm running in circles. I would love to hear
> about your experience there and if anyone who has personally used
> either of thes doctors. I live in NYC and had a facelift here 10 years
> ago. Prices here are through the roof so I am choosing Costa Rica. I
> was nervous then but even moe nervous now. Any and all responses would
> be greatly appreciated.
> Margot
>

Hi,
I am new to this site and I am very nervous about scheduled lipo in
Costa Rica at the Liberman Clinic.  I have plans to go there alone and
I was wondering is that a mistake.  I plan to have lipo of the waist,
inner thighs, and abdomen.  Can anyone tell me what their total cost
ws for the procedure, recovery retreat and airfare.  Do you have any
info on the doc that I will be using Rashi Rosenstock.  How long do
you think I should stay to recover.  Any recommendations on where to
stay.  Any info that you send me will be greatly appriciated.

Hi Congrats on your weight loss!

I have yet to go down to CR, I am hoping this fall will work out for me.  I
don't think you could find any better surgeons than Dr Rashi and Dr Cohen at
the R/L Clinic.  The clinic has a top notch surgical suite.  The doctors are
well trained and are fellows of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery.  They are the only Central American doctors who can offer teaching
seminars for credit.  They are very will to work with you if you need any
follow-up care.... such as infection issues or any needed revisions.  That
being said, there isn't a doctor alive who hasn't had patients develop
infections or needed revisions.... it happens to the best.

I won't need arm or thigh lifts so scaring there is not an issue for me....
however since you are looking at those surgeries you might look into a
doctor there that is doing laser incisions.  I've heard his results are very
remarkable.  I can't remember his name I think it may be Dr Macaya..... but
Michelle Boastin can tell you more about him and give you the correct name.
fbesn@...   From what I understand the scaring with this technique is
very thin with less chance of any widening of the incision line.

From what I understand from other's is that the arm surgery is the hardest
to recover from.  You want to use the arms as little as possible and not
lift them over your head at all.  For quite some time.  You also don't want
to do any heavy lifting either.  Both can cause the incision line to widen
significantly.  The inner arm is quite sensitive and the healing can be much
harder as far as pain goes.

The upper part of the leg also has the same issues with sensitivity and
pain.

Betty Pappas   <betbyron@...> Has had both arms and legs done by
R/L  Betty had multiple thigh surgery as the doctors first tried only
pulling up the skin on the thigh but she had too much skin and this didn't
really work well for her, in the end they redid the surgery using a
t-incision to tighten the skin around the leg.
Pam Gotcher  pam@...   Has had her arms done, I'm not sure about
thighs.
Sharon Johnson scollin@...  Also has had arms and thighs done.

Hope this helps.  Sorry it took me so long in replying.  I'd been out of
town visiting my grandchildren.....

Hugs,
LyndaV














----- Original Message -----
From: "bwestfall1949" <bwestfall1949@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:06 PM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] Recommendations


>I had weight loss surgery 10 months ago and am now in need of an arm
> and thigh lift.  I would like to know of 1 or 2 PS in Costa Rica that
> others have used with excellent results?  Who would you recommend and
> why?  Also, if you can share costs and any negatives, please feel free
> to share.  Is it better to have the surgery in a hospital or clinic,
> board certified here in the USA etc?
>
> Thank you for your honest feedback!
>
> B. Westfall
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Hi Congrats on your weight loss!

I have yet to go down to CR, I am hoping this fall will work out for me.  I
don't think you could find any better surgeons than Dr Rashi and Dr Cohen at
the R/L Clinic.  The clinic has a top notch surgical suite.  The doctors are
well trained and are fellows of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery.  They are the only Central American doctors who can offer teaching
seminars for credit.  They are very will to work with you if you need any
follow-up care.... such as infection issues or any needed revisions.  That
being said, there isn't a doctor alive who hasn't had patients develop
infections or needed revisions.... it happens to the best.

I won't need arm or thigh lifts so scaring there is not an issue for me....
however since you are looking at those surgeries you might look into a
doctor there that is doing laser incisions.  I've heard his results are very
remarkable.  I can't remember his name I think it may be Dr Macaya..... but
Michelle Boastin can tell you more about him and give you the correct name.
fbesn@...   From what I understand the scaring with this technique is
very thin with less chance of any widening of the incision line.

From what I understand from other's is that the arm surgery is the hardest
to recover from.  You want to use the arms as little as possible and not
lift them over your head at all.  For quite some time.  You also don't want
to do any heavy lifting either.  Both can cause the incision line to widen
significantly.  The inner arm is quite sensitive and the healing can be much
harder as far as pain goes.

The upper part of the leg also has the same issues with sensitivity and
pain.

Betty Pappas   <betbyron@...> Has had both arms and legs done by
R/L  Betty had multiple thigh surgery as the doctors first tried only
pulling up the skin on the thigh but she had too much skin and this didn't
really work well for her, in the end they redid the surgery using a
t-incision to tighten the skin around the leg.
Pam Gotcher  pam@...   Has had her arms done, I'm not sure about
thighs.
Sharon Johnson scollin@...  Also has had arms and thighs done.

Hope this helps.  Sorry it took me so long in replying.  I'd been out of
town visiting my grandchildren.....

Hugs,
LyndaV














----- Original Message -----
From: "bwestfall1949" <bwestfall1949@...>
To: <costaricaplasticsurgery@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 4:06 PM
Subject: [costaricaplasticsurgery] Recommendations


>I had weight loss surgery 10 months ago and am now in need of an arm
> and thigh lift.  I would like to know of 1 or 2 PS in Costa Rica that
> others have used with excellent results?  Who would you recommend and
> why?  Also, if you can share costs and any negatives, please feel free
> to share.  Is it better to have the surgery in a hospital or clinic,
> board certified here in the USA etc?
>
> Thank you for your honest feedback!
>
> B. Westfall
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

I had weight loss surgery 10 months ago and am now in need of an arm
and thigh lift.  I would like to know of 1 or 2 PS in Costa Rica that
others have used with excellent results?  Who would you recommend and
why?  Also, if you can share costs and any negatives, please feel free
to share.  Is it better to have the surgery in a hospital or clinic,
board certified here in the USA etc?

Thank you for your honest feedback!

B. Westfall

Hi, my name is Kim. I'm from New Hampshire, and I had GBS 11/22/04. I
have now lost a total of 126 lbs, and I need to start finding out
about
plastic surgery. I am interested in going to San Jose, Costa Rica
sometime between June and October this year. [:)]

I know an Internal Medicine Dr out in Colorado, and she has several
pt's
that have all gone down to a Dr Rodrigo Araya in San Jose, Costa Rica.
These women she said, look wonderfull and are so happy with the
plastic
surgery work that he has done. I will be contacting each woman to see
for myself how they look and how they feel, and at that time then I
will
finish up and make my final decision from all that. But it all sounds
great and they are happy with the results. One lady had work done
almost
4 yrs ago and she said she would be going back to him this year for
some
other work to be done.

I need alot of work, I need a total lower body lift, abdominoplasty
with
tightening up all the stomach muscles, a breast lift and prob. get
implants put in as well, Lipo all over, and an inner thigh lift.
Hopefully that will do me for a LONG TIME!!!!!!

So if anyone has gone to him or down there for plastic surgery, I
would
love to hear what you have to say. I want to know the prices also, and
any info on after surgery care, if the places are nice and any
problems
at all????

Thanks so much!

Kim

Assessing your body to know your needs (& costs) is an important part
of the journey to self-improvement.

Check out the self-test...
http://www.gastricsandplastics.com
http://www.lipotourist.com/gastricsandplastics/self.htm

There's a show today's Tyra Banks.  Carnie (a proximal gastric bypass
patient) is regaining... here's the info & the link...

http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/
Wednesday, February 15th
"Celebrity Gastric Bypass Surgery"

More than 80 percent of Americans are overweight. Tyra talks with
celebrities whose weight became such a health issue, that they chose
to have the controversial gastric bypass surgery. Singer Carnie
Wilson, actress Jackie Guerra and L.A. radio personality "Big Boy"
open up about why they decided to have the surgery, and how their
lives have changed since their operations. Plus, Jackie and Carnie
have a tearful sisterhood moment when Jackie apologizes for judging
Carnie for having the surgery before she decided to do it herself.

Website dedicated to Gastrics & Plastics...

http://www.gastricsandplastics.com

http://www.lipotourist.com/gastricsandplastics/home.htm

Gastric Bypass has saved my life.  I am forever grateful for making
this decision.  Follow up and after care is something that each of
us should take seriously.  If you are uninsured or underinsured, I
have an extensive and thorough gastric bypass annual and bi-annual
program that will give you the peace of mind that comes with
preventative healthcare.

The annual program includes:

Extensive labwork to check for subtle and obvious malabsorption
issues
IV and oral supplementation to "top off all your depleted levels"
(It's sort of like stopping by "Jiffy Lube" for your post-op body
An endoscopy (to check everything from the mouth to the small bowel)
A colonoscopy (to check everything in the large intestine to the
colon)
A radiologic function x-ray (to make sure all the connections are
safe and secure)
A complete and thorough ocular and retinal test
Complete bone and skeletal frame testing
Liver function tests and assessments
Cardiac function tests and assessments for heart attack, stroke and
circulatory health

Each of these assessments, treatments, labs and diagnostic tests are
given to ensure that your body is functioning optimally in a post-op
state.  I know from being severely anemic that you can be completely
asymptomatic and be at alarmingly low levels.  This is a matter of
the body compensating.  Compensation works for a while, but without
treatment and careful monitoring and treatment, you can find
yourself in a less than optimal health state.

The post-op program including all these assessments, treatments,
labs and diagnostic tests is just $999.  This is the cash price.
You get your entire chart with all your images, results, scans and
tests.  You should keep these with your important papers and
documents.  It's an impressive journey to know what is going on (on
the inside of your body).

Be Well and Take Care,
Michelle

I just joined the group today when I asked Nora at healthcostarica.com
for references. I started at that site and am a bit confused if this is
the site of Rosenstock and Lieberman or a general site as they also
answer my dentl questions. I saw other dentists that I might rather
have chosen but didn't see a way to coordinate everything.  I have
heard from Dr. Garita personally, who I hope will be good- along with
his staff, but never from Dr.Rashi Rosenstock.  I have emailed back and
forth and have gotten a confirmation for dates from the dentist but
still nothing from the doctor. I want to make sure I get the surgeon I
want. Didn't have much to go on except his training credentials which
look to be excellent.  I have chosen to stay at LasCumbres .  It looks
great and I am supposed to set my dates for staying there hopefullly
next month but still very slow in getting confirmation for the
surgery.  I feel like I'm running in circles.  I would love to hear
about your experience there and if anyone who has personally used
either of thes doctors. I live in NYC and had a facelift here 10 years
ago. Prices here are through the roof so I am choosing Costa Rica. I
was nervous then but even moe nervous now.  Any and all responses would
be greatly appreciated.
Margot

I just joined the group today when I asked Nora at healthcostarica.com
for references. I started at that site and am a bit confused if this is
the site of Rosenstock and Lieberman or a general site as they also
answer my dentl questions. I saw other dentists that I might rather
have chosen but didn't see a way to coordinate everything.  I have
heard from Dr. Garita personally, who I hope will be good- along with
his staff, but never from Dr.Rashi Rosenstock.  I have emailed back and
forth and have gotten a confirmation for dates from the dentist but
still nothing from the doctor. I want to make sure I get the surgeon I
want. Didn't have much to go on except his training credentials which
look to be excellent.  I have chosen to stay at LasCumbres .  It looks
great and I am supposed to set my dates for staying there hopefullly
next month but still very slow in getting confirmation for the
surgery.  I feel like I'm running in circles.  I would love to hear
about your experience there and if anyone who has personally used
either of thes doctors. I live in NYC and had a facelift here 10 years
ago. Prices here are through the roof so I am choosing Costa Rica. I
was nervous then but even moe nervous now.  Any and all responses would
be greatly appreciated.
Margot

I am interested in having some plastic surgery done in Costa Rica and
would like to Chat or email others that have gone through the
experience. I am especially interested in references, good or bad
experiences, suggestions on places to stay, etc. Any information would
be greatly appreciated!

Kelly