Facial Plastic Surgery in Argentina?
asked 2 years ago by newtoski in Here
Latest answer by D.J. Verret, MD
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Tags: eyebrows, face, nose, facial plastic surgery, medical tourism, plastic surgery
I've read some articles that note that women in Argentina are very conscious of their looks and get a lot of plastic surgery done. Also, they tend to be Caucasian (unlike plastic surgery in Thailand or India).
Do you have any suggestions or recommendations for getting facial surgery (rhinoplasty, brow lift--facial only) in Argentina?
If I can stay there for a few months afterwards (thus diminishing the risk of needing to fly back and forth), will that help?
5 answers to Facial Plastic Surgery in Argentina?
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Medical tourism may have higher hidden costs
Aside from Argentina, I think the larger question you have is - Is medical tourism a good idea? While there are excellent surgeons in every country, many trained in the United States, the standards that we take for granted in the United States for health care are not necessarily maintained throughout the world. Unfortunately if you end up requiring revision in the United States, the cost will be substantially more than any savings you may have.
D.J. Verret, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facial plastic surgery in Argentina
It is ill advised to have surgery done in another country. The quality of healthcare in Argentina is not that of the United States. Many complications can occur both from a hospital hygiene cleanliness standpoint as well as the surgeon’s abilities to perform rhinoplasty. A rhinoplasty is by far the hardest operation to do in the entire field of cosmetic surgery. There are entire textbooks written on the subject. Look for a facial plastic surgeon inside the United States who has...
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There are too many unknown variables to be comfortable recommending surgery abroad
Hi there-
What I don't think many patients understand when they are contemplating going to another country for plastic surgery is how incredibly high our standards for surgical safety are in the United States (assuming you deal with a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery).
These very high standards for sterility, anesthesia safety, instrumentation, and training of staff CANNOT be taken for granted in other countries.
I can promise you that the many patients I see with...
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Plastic surgery in Argentina
If you have to stay there for a few months will you really be saving any money? Is that the main reason for going there?
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Facial plastic surgery outside the United States.
I have been in practice for more than 30 years and have seen some very bad work done there. I have also seen some good work. What will you do if you have a complication or need revision surgery. You would do better to have your surgery in the U.S.A..
