Can you recommend a surgeon (likely out of USA) that is excellent and also very inexpensive?

[KristinaMD]

I had bariatric surgery almost 15 years ago and never had any plastic surgery postop. My wish list includes a facelift (to be done first to assist me in getting a job), and a lower body lift. These are probably the two most necessary.

I also would like an upper thigh lift and upper arm lift, and possibly breast implants and lift. I am a bit afraid of implants, but if there is a surgeon who is experienced with fat transfer, that would be the best. And, I can do without the thigh and arm lifts for the time being as long as I stay out of bikinis and sleeveless blouses. Actually, I want to have it all. It is just the cost.....

I am not willing to compromise on quality. I would rather have less done and be sure of the result than have everything done with an inexperienced or less-than-excellent surgeon.

Any info out there?

Thanks,

Kris

[reading mom]

Take a look at cowgirl jane's profile. She seems very happy and satisfied. I'm keeping her plastics guy in mind if I ever decide I'm ready.

[KristinaMD]

Thank you. I will check it out.

[christine53]

My doc was awesome also check out Medtogo.com

[judyvsgx2]

I went to Dominican Republic with Dra Yily De Los Santos. She oy did my lower half tummy tuck (removed 15 pounds of skin), lipo sculpture, and transfer 3000 CBC to butt. $4600. $12 days stay $1100 recovery house for me and hubby, and $300 meds. Also $1000 plane tax. But worth every penny

[zmdh39]

I went to Dominican Republic with Dra Yily De Los Santos. She oy did my lower half tummy tuck (removed 15 pounds of skin), lipo sculpture, and transfer 3000 CBC to butt. $4600. $12 days stay $1100 recovery house for me and hubby, and $300 meds. Also $1000 plane tax. But worth every penny

Isn't that the same surgeon who ended up having to give you a blood transfusion in the Dominican republic, and then you spent like 5 months trying to figure out if she had caused permanent nerve damage...at what point had you planed on mentioned that to the original poster?

[zmdh39]

I had bariatric surgery almost 15 years ago and never had any plastic surgery postop. My wish list includes a facelift (to be done first to assist me in getting a job), and a lower body lift. These are probably the two most necessary.

I also would like an upper thigh lift and upper arm lift, and possibly breast implants and lift. I am a bit afraid of implants, but if there is a surgeon who is experienced with fat transfer, that would be the best. And, I can do without the thigh and arm lifts for the time being as long as I stay out of bikinis and sleeveless blouses. Actually, I want to have it all. It is just the cost.....

I am not willing to compromise on quality. I would rather have less done and be sure of the result than have everything done with an inexperienced or less-than-excellent surgeon.

Any info out there?

Thanks,

Kris

When I was in Mexico this last July having dental work done, I had a consultation with a guy named Dr. Milla, He was amazing, very honest and thorough, explained to me what I would need, showed me 1000s of people with my similar body type that had the same surgeries and their results. They looked fabulous. The one thing I really like about him was that he honestly talked me out of more surgeries that he tied to sell me on. My friend just had a breast reduction with him 2 weeks ago, she said he was fabulous, he too her from like a 40G, to a 38D, they look really great. I plan on booking with him in a few months. He has been a guest on a number of talk shows, I am sure you could youtube him and see his work.

[Munchkin]

Another option is go to the residence program of any of the big hospitals in your area. They are cheap(er). The surgery is done by residents overseas by plastic surgeon. At least you will have some type of after care.

After care can be important if you run into any type of problem.