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Ariel center in Tijuanna?

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Derbymama21    31

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I had my sleeve at OCC in TJ MXN, and was wondering if anyone had plastics there, or the Ariel center I think is what it's called.

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Sweet Pee    349

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I had plastic surgery in Tijuana, Mexico and had fantastic results. There are so many plastic surgeons in Tijuana, one must do a lot if research before making a final decision. It is good that you are asking about this place, because you always want to get positive reviews, and results of before and after pictures of the doctors work. After tons of research I chose Dr Victor Gutierrez. You have some doctors there that only care about a quick dollar, but others really take time with their patients and really care deeply about their patients results. That is the kind of doctor I had. I wish you tremendous success in your search. Smile.

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happytobehere    23

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Sweet Pea,

Just curious but how much weight did you lose after getting rid of the extra skin?

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Sweet Pee    349

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Sweet Pea, Just curious but how much weight did you lose after getting rid of the extra skin?

That is a tricky question. Smile

The reason I say that is because some of my skin that was taken off durning my lower body lift was used for my butt lift to give me more volume. I was 142lbs before surgery. 3 weeks after surgery, I was 131lbs. That was due to not having a big appetite, a tiny tummy from my WLS and the compression garment. Also a lot of my swelling went down as well. Durning that early recovery period, I was trying to eat as much as possible which helps the body to heal, and is not the time to be loosing weight, but I know I lost a pound or two. My before and after pictures shows I had quite a bit of skin that was removed.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/gallery/member/116222-sweetpee/

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O2BSkinny    247

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Sweet Pee,

How many different surgeries did you have to get these results?

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Kieshart    73

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Sweet pea you look amazing! I feel like my body is super soft and saggy but overall it doesn't look hangy but it's not firm. Great job on your makeover.

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Sweet Pee    349

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Sweet Pee, How many different surgeries did you have to get these results?

I had a breast lift without implants, a lower body lift and a butt lift. I am very please and happy with my results.

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Sweet Pee    349

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Try Realself.com.

RealSelf is an excellent site for informative plastic surgery education and advice. I use this site regularly.

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O2BSkinny    247

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Sweet Pee,

Do you mind sharing pricing information on the procedures?

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Sweet Pee    349

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Sweet Pee,

Do you mind sharing pricing information on the procedures?

I love to share information about plastic surgery, however the best way to get accurate information about pricing about procedures, I would advise contacting The plastic surgery office directly. They are very nice and contact information can be found on the web site. I hope this helps. Smile

http://www.dr-victorgutierrez.com

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O2BSkinny    247

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I spoke with the surgeon yesterday and will send pics to get better information.

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happytobehere    23

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Sweetpea,

Your doctor did a fantastic job. You look amazing. I am going to look into going to the same doctor. Congrats!!

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Sweet Pee    349

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Thank you!!! I searched for a long time to find this plastic surgeon. It is in my fascinating story to get to where I am now.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/index.php?app=core&module=usercp&tab=surgeons&area=story

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thedivinemsQ    89

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Sweet Pea it also looks like you had a Tummy Tuck and arm lift. No? You look fantastic!

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