How Can I Afford Plastic Surgery?

[prodigy805 2]

I am a grad student and don't have the kind of money it takes to have some of the surges I want and will need since I started at 388, I am now 319, and my goal is 175-200, I'm going to have excess skin, and I'm young and want children down the road, it's just so frustrating...

[danielle b 32]

I went to cosmed clinic in Mexico...very affordable compared to US...good luck

[eoralin 3]

start saving now.

if you dont, you wont be any closer to it when you need it.

it will happen if you plan - just like being banded.

good luck!

[Skinny_Jill 36]

Start saving now and make sure you keep your credit in good shape so you can get a loan if needed.

Good luck!

[prodigy805 2]

I went to cosmed clinic in Mexico...very affordable compared to US...good luck

Danielle I keep hearing references to this place but I don't know much. What did you have done there? And how big of a price difference is it?

[danielle b 32]

Danielle I keep hearing references to this place but I don't know much. What did you have done there? And how big of a price difference is it?

You can go to their website cosmedclinic.com and do a virtual consult. You send your naked pics to them and the surgeon will personally call you. Prices vary depending on your procedures being done. I had inner thigh lift, Lipo and lower body lift (incision all the way around; Tummy Tuck, outer thigh lift and butt lift). My before and after pics are in another post...You might be able to click my profile and see if they are there. I paid about $8000 for all that. In the US...I think just a tummy tuck is about $8000!! So yes there is big price difference. Surgeon is also licensed in the US which came in handy when I needed more antibiotics. He called it into my pharmacy which was nice. I had a very good experience at this clinic and highly recommend it!!

[honk 780]

I started in the 380's and am now at 210. I have little to no excess skin. Where I notice it the most is under my chin where I had multiple chins; and some bat wing underarms. All things considered though that's not that bad! And I'm 42.

[newskinnygal 51]

I started in the 380's and am now at 210. I have little to no excess skin. Where I notice it the most is under my chin where I had multiple chins; and some bat wing underarms. All things considered though that's not that bad! And I'm 42.

I hope I have little to no excess skin like you! Do you use any lotions or special exercises?

[Darkangel321 61]

I started in the 380's and am now at 210. I have little to no excess skin. Where I notice it the most is under my chin where I had multiple chins; and some bat wing underarms. All things considered though that's not that bad! And I'm 42.

WOW! That's amazing. Please tell me what u have been doin to keep away the saggies? I am trying to avoid anything other than a breast lift in the future.

[honk 780]

Well I do A LOT of exercise. I started out doing Water based exercise (lap swimming and water aerobics) and once I had lost enough going on walks. Please note when I started I was getting injections to my right knee because I had pain so bad I could barely do my grocery shopping. Today I did a 6.5 mile walk at 3 miles and hour. To me that is the ultimate NSV. I'm doing 1-2+ hours cardio 7 days a week.

[Darkangel321 61]

Well I do A LOT of exercise. I started out doing Water based exercise (lap swimming and water aerobics) and once I had lost enough going on walks. Please note when I started I was getting injections to my right knee because I had pain so bad I could barely do my grocery shopping. Today I did a 6.5 mile walk at 3 miles and hour. To me that is the ultimate NSV. I'm doing 1-2+ hours cardio 7 days a week.

I had started lap swimming 2hrs every morning before my surgery. Got a severe ear infection and was even afraid of the shower. That is the best for me. Then I started walking 3miles every morning to compensate. For some reason I can't get past 1 mile now that i've had surgery. Im thinking it has something to do with this clear liquid diet. I think I need some Protein. Gonna push this weekend to make 3 miles again and maybe in 2 weeks I can be up to at least 5. Congrats and keep it up!

[Lisette 2]

Danielle is right about quality surgeons in Mexico, but don't go for the lowest price because abdominoplasty is major surgery, so save your pennies and get a good doctor. Also check first to see if your insurance will pay.

[taraepperson 18]

Bat wing arms, hysterical! Check out www.creditcare.com. They covered everything that my insurance didn't. They also cover visits to the vet and laser hair removal! It's basically a credit card for health issues. It also has 0% to low interest if paid off within a certain time span. I only pay $75/month now. It's great! I'll be using it when I lose my last 25 lbs!

[sp1587 27]

Danielle b- Can they do a Tummy Tuck with the hip to hip scar? How long did you have to stay in their hotel before returning?

[danielle b 32]

Danielle b- Can they do a Tummy Tuck with the hip to hip scar? How long did you have to stay in their hotel before returning?

I am not sure how they do their tummy tucks, as I had lower body lift. I stayed for 14 days, my choice. The rates for their recovery boutique were cheaper the longer you stayed. I paid $100/day that included all meals, Snacks, and 24 hour nurses.