Plastic surgery in Argentina?

I'm planning to have a full body lift, breast implants, and a breast lift. After searching I have found a great price in Argentina. BUT I can't find any information of good and bad news, or reviews of international surgery. How do I make an informed decision on international surgery?

Plastic surgery in Argentina?
4 answers to “Plastic surgery in Argentina?”

A: Tread carefully

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... more

A: Medical Tourism

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

I agree with Dr. Khoobehi. Be cautious with medical tourism. Seek referrals from US citizens you know or can contact. Although none of us plan on having a complications, we generally have plans to manage these. Be aware that your legal recourse it practically zero. Also be aware that management of... more

A: Argentina plastic surgery - beware

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

From your picture you will need total body lift. You also need breast lift. The main concern with the oversea surgery is the quality of the facility and your surgeon. There are great surgeons all over the world but you should be concern about the surgical facility and after care. There are organizations in... more

A: There are more risks going out of your country

Daniel C. Mills, MD

There is no question that there are good plastic surgeons in other countrys that are well trained and skilled.  But there are inherent risks of going a long way from home that may not be in your interest other than the price. I have been asked to be a visiting surgeon in a number of countrys, so I know... more

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