Is 10 recovery days enough for multiple procedures abroad?

I am sorry to pick on you, Shocking666, but I don't think you are being safe. As a plastic surgeon in California, USA, I take care of 5-10 patients annually, whose aesthetic surgeries were botched during Mexican plastic surgery adventures. To me, the thought of obtaining medical care—especially... more

I realize that the other surgeons have already said this, but I'll repeat it for the sake of stressing its importance.  Please think very carefully about going overseas for surgery, and about having so many procedures done at once.  You will be at high risk for complications even if you are not... more

For your sake I hope going abroad meas to the US for your surgery.  Either way 10 days is not long enough.  It is not uncommon for drains to be in for 2 weeks following abdominoplasty.  And you should be seeing your surgeon for at least the first 3-4 weeks.  What will you do for further... more

 The procedures you are contemplating involve a substantial amount of risk and will require careful followup by your plastic surgeon.  Ten days is not enough time for you to recuperate before getting on a plane and possibly risking complications such as pulmonary embolism (blood clot to the lungs).... more

Having multiple procedures over seas is certainly obtainable, but I wold caution you on the recovery period. In many cases, 10 days should be OK or even two weeks.  But, if you have a complication you will need a lot more time.  Being far away from your doctor is not a great thing.

I agree that 10 days is cutting it a bit short. I realize there are financial benefits to travelling, but its important to remember that there are some things you need to consider: No insurance coverage: many plans wont help if you have a procedure overseas and develop a probem, so check into this... more

I am often approached by patients wanting to come across the country to have me do their surgeries.  I feel strongly that a patient choosing to do this should be prepared to spend 3 weeks locally before going home and be prepared to come back and see me at monthly intervals for several months.  If a... more

I believe that you have concerns about the recovery and that is why you are  asking the question. Traveling abroad is an option to get cheaper surgery. There are qualified plastic surgeons in many countries and you should check into the qualifications of your surgeon. You should make sure that your... more

Hello, Surgical tourism is a gamble. It is impossible for any of us on this end to really know how it may turn out. Tens days for a tummy tuck alone with a tight muscular repair is a bit short. Make sure you talk about a pain pump.

 Travel and adventure!! Surgery should NOT be an adventure but rather a well-coordinated experience with ALL the aftercare you'll ever need if something goes amiss.  My advice ; dont do it ! As we speak I am taking  care of 5 people whoose care will cost many times what it would have cost in... more