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Looking for Good Rhinoplasty Doctor in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia
By jayo1983 on 21 May 2011
Hi, Over the next few months im hoping to have a Rhinoplasty procedure done. I have giving it alot of consideration and think now is the time for me to do this. Im a 27 year old male from Canada. However the procedure prices up here in Canada are way out of my budget. Therefore im hoping to go to South or Central America and have it done. The only problem is that im unsure of which surfeon to go to. I have been looking at Dr Alejandro Afanador from the Lanariz clinic in Columbia and also Dr. Bukret in Argentina. However im hoping to get feedback from people on the site here. Perhaps some recommendations or your own story of getting rhinoplasty in one of these countries.
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Keep in mind that rhinoplasty is a super intricate procedure (one of the most difficult) and should be embarked upon with care and a lot of research. I've read reviews where users who traveled out of the country for their nose jobs were happy with their results, and others where the users were devastated. Here's what a few doctors on RealSelf have to say about traveling out of country for rhinoplasty.
If you do this, do your homework like crazy and research, research, research! Hope this helps.
Do not use Dr Eric Williams Bukret of Buenos Aires, Argentina. {Edited by RealSelf. Please refrain from calling doctors names on RealSelf. You are allowed and encouraged to discuss your experience, but please do not use blanket insults to do so} He did not turn over medical records to me when asked because he didnt do the surgery he said he did. Stay away. Not worth the money and risk. Stay in the US
Ill send u the before and after pics
As someone who has experienced surgery in Argentina, based on internet reviews and cost, I would warn you strongly against it. It is a very sensitive and stressful process and it would be much better to seek personal testimonials, meet your surgeon well in advance of any procedure and ensure he is an expert in that precise procedure. I experienced some post surgery complications and it was very difficult being in a different country from the surgeon and getting follow-up advice from other surgeons. Furthermore, it is better not to travel after any surgery, you need to rest and be in familiar territory where you feel completely at ease. Really think hard about whether picking another country is worthwhile just to save a bit of money.
Monte36, i agree with your comments wholeheartedly. {Edited by RealSelf. Please do discuss your experience using factual references, but do not call doctors names.}
I am starting a website to showcase the horrors of Dr Bukret. If anyone has a story or would like to share, please contact me at {Edited by RealSelf: email address removed to protect you from spambots. Also, please do not post links to third party sites created primarily to criticize doctors.}
I had surgery in Buenos Aires too (same Dr. like CDM2011) and it looks awfull. Do not use this Dr.
DO NOT GO!!!!!