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Charlotte, NC 11,600 including BLIS insurance!

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Dr Mario Almanza. Wish me luck ;)

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Mizzliz83.. best wishes girl.!!!!! I will be praying for u.. let me know how it goes.. have him too.. oh !! And about the hotel u stay in and price.. pls lol..

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I am using Dr. James Davidson in Dallas, Tx! $11,000, one of my friends used him and had amazing results, I can only pray I have as good of results!

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I am self-pay at the Kane Surgical Center in Illinois. It is certainly possible there.

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My self-pay surgery is $18,000, which includes 2 nights in the hospital. I considered going to Mexico to save money. I do trust the surgeons in Mexico. But I personally decided to have surgery locally in Illinois for easier aftercare. But again, I would have no problem with the quality of the surgery in Mexico. The challenge is that I could not locate a surgeon in Illinois who would provide follow-up care in case of complications. If there are complications, going back and forth to Mexico could prove burdensome. Plus, my surgeon advised me that I should not fly for six weeks after the surgery in order to prevent blood clots. Of course, after surgery in Mexico, I would have to fly to Chicago. Again, my decision to pay more in Illinois is not based on quality issues.

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