PS overwhelm

[goalz 21]

Hi everyone,

I’m in need of a lower body lift with bbl, breast lift with implants, back lift, and eventually a lower face lift. I’m so overwhelmed trying to find a surgeon or narrow my choices. I have had a consultation with Dra. Cardenas in TJ but I was a little surprised by the pricing. I was quoted 13,500 for lower, 13,000 for upper, and 12,500 for lower face lift. I live in CA, I’m not opposed to travel but I would like a few more quotes before I make my choice. Can anyone recommend a surgeon that specializes in after weight loss lower body lifts? Any feedback regarding Dr. Cardenas?

[Kris77 1,538]

I can’t speak for any surgeons outside the country but the one I used is Dr Kerr in Round Rock. I was very happy and I know he has exp w Bariatric weight loss patients.

[GreenTealael 25,407]

8 hours ago, goalz said:

Hi everyone,

I’m in need of a lower body lift with bbl, breast lift with implants, back lift, and eventually a lower face lift. I’m so overwhelmed trying to find a surgeon or narrow my choices. I have had a consultation with Dra. Cardenas in TJ but I was a little surprised by the pricing. I was quoted 13,500 for lower, 13,000 for upper, and 12,500 for lower face lift. I live in CA, I’m not opposed to travel but I would like a few more quotes before I make my choice. Can anyone recommend a surgeon that specializes in after weight loss lower body lifts? Any feedback regarding Dr. Cardenas?

Having several consultations is always better

It’s pricey (especially that area of Mexico) but I’ve read in various online groups that it’s because they cater specifically to American patients.

Also if doing a face lift perhaps go with a surgeon that does only face work so you can see a lot of anticipated outcomes

Good luck!

[catwoman7 11,218]

Dr. Cardenas is an excellent plastic surgeon and is quite well known in the bariatric community. Lots of bariatric patients have had her do their plastic surgery. That price for the two body surgeries is much lower than what I paid in Chicago. The facelift piece isn't any cheaper than what you'd pay stateside, though (although maybe less than California prices - I'm not sure). I actually went to a someone who specializes in facial plastic surgery for my face, though (for the body ones I went to someone who specializes in body contouring for massive weight loss patients)

Dr. Francisco Sauceda in Monterrey also specializes in massive weight loss patients and a lot of us have used him. I don't know how his pricing is now - when I got an email quote from him, it was very reasonable (I think $16K for all the body stuff (I didn't ask about a facelift)) - but that was four or five years ago)

[goalz 21]

Thank you so much for the information

[Jaelzion 1,127]

Are you in Northern or Southern California? The quotes you are getting are not much lower than my surgeon in Sacramento.

[goalz 21]

I’m in Northern Ca. Who did you use in Sacramento?

[sillykitty 10,776]

I agree those prices are high for Mexico, especially for a facelift. Like @catwoman7 & @GreenTealael I'd only get facial ps from a specialist.

I suggest getting lots of quotes. There is a fb group called Plastics After WLS, then you can look through and get some ideas on surgeons.

[Jaelzion 1,127]

On 8/5/2021 at 9:53 PM, goalz said:

I’m in Northern Ca. Who did you use in Sacramento?

Dr. Davis of Kaufman and Davis.