Khalique S. Zahir, MD

Surgical and medical treatments abroad are truly much more competitive when it comes to cost, but the body lifting procedure is one that has enough challenges in the USA. I have treated a fair number of complications that patients suffered from upon returning back to the United States. Many people are unaware of the lack of insurance coverage after cosmetic surgery, which is only offered to board certified plastic surgeons for a period of time after patient surgery. 

Even though you may wish to go abroad for your surgery, make sure that you take plenty of time during the recovery time so that if you do have a complication, there is someone to take care of you especially your surgeon.

Many MD's that are plastic surgery trained have certain criteria to follow even in Argentina, so check either with previous patients that have had surgery performed or check with their local medical board.

Finally, my recommendation would be to tread cautiously and choose a surgeon close to where you live so that you do not get into something that may save you money, but cost physical and finanical challenges for you down the road.