Part 2- I previously wrote a review about my experience leading up to surgery at Vive Plastic…read moreSurgery, but now that I'm further along in my recovery, I wanted to come back and share my post-op experience because this is where I feel Vive truly stood out. In May, I had a breast lift with new implants, rib luxation, and 360 lipo. From the moment surgery was over, I felt incredibly well cared for. Being able to stay overnight in the hospital with around-the-clock nursing care was so reassuring, especially compared with my previous experiences having surgery in Beverly Hills. The nurses were incredibly kind, attentive, and responsive, and Dr. Alonso and Sergio checked on me the following day. When I first saw my breasts after surgery, I literally thought, "THIS is what I wanted." They were smaller, lifted, round, and proportionate to my body. My waist was already looking SNATCHED and as my swelling has gone down, I've been so happy watching my results continue to develop. I also added Quantum RF to my lipo after Dr. Alonso recommended it, and I'm so glad I did. The recovery house was another huge part of my positive experience. I had a private VIP room, around-the-clock nursing care, fresh meals, transportation, and nurses who stayed on top of my medications and supplements so I could focus entirely on recovering. Rebecca and Stephanie were especially wonderful and I will always remember how caring they were during some of my hardest days. I was originally planning to stay for about two weeks, but I did experience a small complication with one of my breast incisions. I want to be transparent about this because complications can happen with any surgery, regardless of where you have it performed. What mattered most to me was how Vive responded. They did not make me feel abandoned or alone. Instead, they continued caring for me, and I ultimately stayed at the recovery house for approximately one month. During that time, I received hyperbaric chamber treatments every day, and the Vive driver took me to and from my treatments each day. Having transportation arranged for me made such a huge difference because I could focus on resting and recovering instead of worrying about getting to appointments. The daily hyperbaric treatments were an important part of my recovery plan while my incision was healing, and having the Vive team coordinate everything made the entire process so much easier. The aftercare has been EVERYTHING. Even after returning home, I never felt like I was on my own. They continued monitoring me through WhatsApp, and the communication has honestly been 10/10. Nurse Raul and Melissa have been incredibly responsive, and Raul regularly communicates with the doctors and helps answer my questions about my incision, bra, corset, and wound care. I've also received messages directly from Dr. Alonso checking on me. That level of communication made such a huge difference for me. I've already returned to Vive twice for follow-up appointments, and the process has been surprisingly easy. From Los Angeles, I can drive down, cross the border by foot, get picked up by their transportation team, and be in and out of the clinic within about an hour. They make the entire follow-up process incredibly easy and organized. My friends have watched my body change throughout this entire process and constantly tell me how tiny my waist looks and how much better my breasts look. I genuinely feel more confident, feminine, and proportionate. I know people can be nervous about having surgery in Mexico, and I completely understand that. My advice is always to do your research, look at before-and-after photos, read patient experiences, understand the risks, and make the decision that feels right for you. For me personally, even knowing that I experienced a complication, I would still choose Vive again. I'm extremely grateful for the care, communication, results, and support I received throughout my recovery. Thank you to Dr. Alonso, Dr. Mario, Sergio, Nurse Raul, Melissa, all of the nurses, the drivers, and the entire Vive team
