My experience with Dr. Chabrier and his team at Clinica Clausel was exceptional in all the ways I anticipated and many more. He is a mindful, talented, experienced surgeon with a natural touch who wants to be proud of his work. When I went in for a free consult on improving my midsection aesthetic, he suggested that I have an abdominal plication with 360 liposuction to get the flat tummy and trim waist he knew I was looking for. The price he quoted was a fraction of what it would have been at home in L.A. or really anywhere in the US. He was clear there would be no hidden charges, and that I would receive everything I needed--pain pills, garment, operating room, anesthesia, overnight stay if needed--with this price. Dr. Chabrier actually did think it best to keep me overnight. Nurse Katie took exquisite care of me during my stay at the clinic which is modern, calming, and tastefully decorated (important for a plastic surgeon). A masseuse even came to give me a gentle, healing massage treatment.
If this is your first plunge into cosmetic surgery, keep in mind that, whoever your surgeon and wherever he or she practices, the procedure itself is only the beginning of your journey. The healing process may actually be a lengthy and emotionally challenging time for you. It's important to follow instructions, wear your garment or dressings correctly, and rest as much as possible. Even doing everything right, the area treated tends to heal in an uneven way. You wonder if bumpy areas will smooth out, when residual swelling will subside, if hard areas will soften, and sometimes the result gets compromised even with the best attention.
That's when it really matters who you chose as your surgeon.
I initially researched many accounts on-line that warned of dismissive, avoidant doctors unwilling to help when a patient, for whatever reason, had a poor result or even a serious complication. In my unusual case, a couple of small fat deposits appeared on my lower abdominal area during my, until that point, smooth healing. I told Dr. Chabrier my concern at a follow up appointment about two months after the initial procedure. He saw exactly what the problem was and without hesitation offered to perform a brief revision on me for no extra charge. You can't find a surgeon more accommodating, helpful, or invested than that any where in the world, and I feel very lucky to have been treated by him and his stellar team.
I'm almost five months out of my initial procedure, and after a lot of waiting and wondering, I can say with confidence that I'm thrilled with my tight, trim, smooth midsection AND perky butt, which was yet another unexpected--well,--"perk!" A couple of days before surgery, Dr. Chabrier called and explained that he would have the fat from my tummy and back liposuction on hand to inject into another area of my body, if I liked, and it wouldn't cost extra. It was a very, "by the way," kind of option, but I'm really glad he offered, because the result looks great--subtle, natural, youthful.
The clinic is conveniently located very close to San Ysidro, about a ten minute car ride from the TJ border. I found it very simple to cross on foot, then take a $5 cab ride. I'm happy to confirm my experience with anyone who wishes, just drop me a line on here. Glad to send before and after pics too. Many, many thanks to Dr. Chabrier and his team for their VIP treatment and giving me an outstanding result and confidence boost. read more