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Having A Face Lift In Costa Rica

Foxbins

By Foxbins, in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Foxbins    625

Foxbins
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I always had a round face and full cheeks until my weight loss. The last 20 lbs or so seemed to drain the fullness right out of my face and my jowls sagged and there are wrinkly hollows under my cheeks. I look so much older than I did. My body is wrinkly too but I can cover that with clothing and fortunately I kept my boobs! I decided about six weeks ago to get a facelift. I had a couple consultations with local surgeons who recommended a face/neck lift and fat transfer to the nasolabial lines. Cost--about 13K as an outpatient procedure and no guarantee that the fat transfer would be permanent.

I started looking at overseas as an option and a couple names kept popping up as good for faces. I decided on Alejandro Lev in Costa Rica. He does mostly faces, some breast, nose, tummy tucks, but the surgery is in a hospital and then you are cared for in a recovery house for two weeks. I sent him some photos and he says that he thinks that I will hava a very nice result with a face/neck lift and Restylane in the nasolabial lines (which would have to be renewed in about six months since it's not permanent.) He said he did not think I need my eyes done but that a brow lift would make me look less tired. Since my hair is still thin from the VSG and I have a high forehead, I will wait until my face-to-face consultation before deciding on the brow lift. Cost will be about 9000 US, including airfare, surgeon, anesthesiologist, overnight nurse, hospital costs, recovery house, and a petsitter for two weeks to look after my dogs.

Looking forward to it and I'll keep you all posted on the process-surgery is on Dec. 1.

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coops    1,790

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Good luck with your surgery... will b e looking out for updates soon... x

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Was a humpty dumpty    35

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Good luck, excited for you!

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Becca    108

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Good luck!!!

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So excited for you! Think hard on the brow lift. I've seen too many people with that constant look of surprise on their face because of a brow lift, one being a very close relative. She had a high forehead also as I do. Good Luck! Keep us posted.

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Khy    16

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Anxious to here how it went! Keep us posted! I would love to have my face done and neck done. It is looking way too saggy and my students constantly remark on how tired I look...

Khy

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wishes    125

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Keep us posted. I will definitely be keeping you in my thoughts. Good luck!

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M2G    1,836

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Best wishes for an easy surgery/recovery!

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