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Will or Can Another Doctor Provide After Care in the US for Sugery, You May Have Had Done Overseas?
I'm thinking about going to the Dominican Republic for surgery and would like to know if by chance, Being a diabetic type 2 I develope some kind of complication or infection , will a doctor here in the us treat me or will I have to fend for myself?
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Aelice2008
in North Carolina
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Surgical tourism is a bad idea!
You are at slightly increased risk for complications being a diabetic, and traveling after surgery increases your risk of a blot clot, which can sometimes be fatal. I'm not trying to rain on your surgical "vacation" plans, but there is no conceivable reason to travel overseas for "bargain" surgery, return home, and hope there will be someone here to deal with some other surgeon's complications, should they occur.
The supposed savings are not worth the risks, and when you have a...
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Do your homework before having plastic surgery overseas
Thre are many talented plastic surgeons around the world, and if you are seriously considering having cosmetic surgery overseas I would recommend confirming that your plastic surgeon is a member of ISAPS, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. This indicates that they adhere to widely recognized standards. Sometimes there are contractual arrangements with a plastic surgeon in the U.S. for follow-up care but this is not common, and you are at risk for significant additional...
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Travel abroad for cosmetic surgery is risky
Traveling abroad to undergo a surgical procedure is risky, and if you have a problem after you return home it may be difficult and expensive to have it taken care of. Many plastic surgeons, myself included, generally recommend that you get followup care from the surgeon who performed the initial operation. Your operating surgeon is the best person to manage complications, as he or she knows exactly what was done at the time of surgery. If you travel abroad for surgery, it...
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You are at added risk for complications of your planned surgery, and you will likely find it difficult and expensive to find post-op care. One visit to an emergency room can cost well above the amount of savings you are anticipating.
You may know something about the doctors and the clinic you are planning to see, most such travellers do not, and have no idea what level of extra risk they are taking.
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Overseas surgery
You are considering undergoing surgery in another country and are already trying to figure out what to do if you have complications when you get back to the US? I have a great idea. Just have the surgery done in the good old US of A and you won't have to worry about dealing with that issue at all. I will never understand why people will go to another country and take those risks just to save a little money. It's not worth it!
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Outside USA surgery and follow up in USA
Hi,
Not a smart thing to do. You will not be able to check credentials accurately and your follow up has higher risk of complications.
Is it really...REALLY...worth the price? There will be a plastic surgeon who will follow you but this is not the best introduction to your care in the USA.
Steven M. Lynch, M.D.
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A significant part of surgery fees is for followup and any necessary care related to complications. Make sure you save enough money and time for travel back and forth to the surgeon oversees. A local doctor will be taking care of his own surgical patients.
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Overseas Tummy Tuck
Bad idea. Third world country to have surgery and save money. If you have a complication the expense will likely outweigh any money that you saved. How can you be sure that they do not cut corners to cut cost. I suspect most surgeons a gaurded about taking on a problem just after having had surgery by another surgeon because they do not know what or how things were done, at least if it was a US doc they can be contacted for records etc.
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