Question:
I am looking into plastics, & finding prices way higher than expected

I am looking for info from any one who has had a lower body lift, and upper arm lift in Mexico, Puerto Rico or any place else. How did you find a surgeon and set it up? I will likely bring a nurse friend with me to help in case of problems, But I just do not know how to get started.    — **willow** (posted on March 12, 2004)

March 12, 2004
Try this website for PS in Brazil: <br> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MedNetBrazil <br> Check out the files section, there is a current price list, the moderator of the group, Christie, acts as a coordinator for Dr. Fabio. She is American, living in Brazil, had her plastics done by Dr. Fabio. She has pics up in the Photos folder.
   — Ali M

March 12, 2004
My sister found this Dr in San Antonio Texas he owns a hospital in Mexico across from Laredo. She likes him and plans on having him do her implants total $3200. I asked my PCP about him and he said he did reconstruction on one of his patients and did a nice job. His name is David Hernandez web : www.intermedpromo.com I hope this helps, Nancy
   — nefish

March 12, 2004
Look for a Teaching Hospital close to a College in your area. I went to Shand's in Gainesville here in Florida. I had upper arm lift and breast enlargement. Cost was $4902.00 for everything. In Jacksonville were I live they wanted 3500-4300 just for the breast enlargement. Jane
   — Jane T.

March 15, 2004
Costa Rica is 1/3rd the cost of the US based Plastic Surgeries. There are many highly qualified Dr's down there. It's where I will be headed over the summer.
   — M B.

March 15, 2004
I hit send before I finished --- My sister and mom are nurses. They reviewed Dr's with me and spoke to the Dr's and US liaison nurses (many CR Dr's pay US based nurses to help coordinate PS). I started with internet searches for Costa Rica Plastic Surgery. Then checked out credentials. I haven't decided which Dr yet.
   — M B.

March 15, 2004
Dr. Gongora in Rosarito Beach, Mexico. His website is: genesisclinic.net. He has a group on MSN groups (Friends of Dr. Gongora). Most of his patients are Americans. The MSN group includes messages from patients as well as patients who have posted their before and after pics. It's a great resource.
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