Hey everyone!

I'm wondering if any of you have experience or have heard of plastic surgery in Mexico or Colombia? A friend of a friend's father went to Colombia for his gastric bypass and was very pleased with his care and results. This person comes from a Colombian background. I was lucky to have my sleeve completely paid for by my insurance. I was sleeved 3.11.13 and I've lost more than 200 pounds! As you can imagine, there is skin everywhere. I'm thankful for my health, but I was hoping to start dating, but I am grossed out by my own body. My Dr. is willing to play ball regarding my stomach area( I did have infections, not lately though ). But I think I need a 360 body lift? Believe me when I say, it's not just my stomach that is a problem. And I really don't make the kind of $$$ for regular plastics in the U.S. Any thoughts, ideas, and advice would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Nicky

My sister went to Mexico to have her plastics done. She paid about a quarter of the costs for a tummy tuck, breast lift and arms (no clue what that is called) She did a lot of research on the different options but found that this was the best choice for her. She had a great experience although I think the plane ride home after surgery was a little rough, but I know she doesn't regret it at all!! Just do your research..... I also have a friend who's mother went to Columbia for plastic surgery...she had an amazing surgeon. I looked that up too, there are articles online about how well the surgeons are trained there and how plastic surgery is just a way of life and many women have had something done before they turn 21.

My sister went to Mexico to have her plastics done. She paid about a quarter of the costs for a tummy tuck' date=' breast lift and arms (no clue what that is called) She did a lot of research on the different options but found that this was the best choice for her. She had a great experience although I think the plane ride home after surgery was a little rough, but I know she doesn't regret it at all!! Just do your research..... I also have a friend who's mother went to Columbia for plastic surgery...she had an amazing surgeon. I looked that up too, there are articles online about how well the surgeons are trained there and how plastic surgery is just a way of life and many women have had something done before they turn 21.[/quote']

Thanks for the advice! My friend was saying the same thing about the Doctors in Colombia being better trained and a cleaner environment. I have awhile to figure it all out. I haven't reached my goal weight yet and I want to maintain for awhile before doing surgery. I just feel less depressed if I know there's hope :-)

Too bad we can't donate extra skin like we can other organs!

I have heard great things about Mexico. Plan to get my plastics done there if I need it. I haven't heard anything about Columbia.

Hey everyone! I'm wondering if any of you have experience or have heard of plastic surgery in Mexico or Colombia? A friend of a friend's father went to Colombia for his gastric bypass and was very pleased with his care and results. This person comes from a Colombian background. I was lucky to have my sleeve completely paid for by my insurance. I was sleeved 3.11.13 and I've lost more than 200 pounds! As you can imagine' date=' there is skin everywhere. I'm thankful for my health, but I was hoping to start dating, but I am grossed out by my own body. My Dr. is willing to play ball regarding my stomach area( I did have infections, not lately though ). But I think I need a 360 body lift? Believe me when I say, it's not just my stomach that is a problem. And I really don't make the kind of for regular plastics in the U.S. Any thoughts, ideas, and advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Nicky[/quote']

I have not had any experience with the doctors there. My good friend just had the "mommy makeover"'. Tummy tuck, breast lift and reduction, and liposuction. She researched on a site, www.myrealself.com." There is list of information for Mexico, Dominican Republic, etc. good luck.

I have not had any experience with the doctors there. My good friend just had the "mommy makeover"'. Tummy tuck' date=' breast lift and reduction, and liposuction. She researched on a site, www.myrealself.com." There is list of information for Mexico, Dominican Republic, etc. good luck.[/quote']

Thanks!