I'm considering going to Mexico for Mommy make over. Any suggestions?

If the surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, that would be better.  However, even under those circumstances, the standards to which a plastic surgeon is held is very high in the United States.  This may be different in other countries.

Yes, Beware of the risks and downsides of medical tourism (traveling abroad to undergo elective surgery) !Medical tourism has becoming increasingly popular in recent years; patients have been flying out of the U.S. for plastic surgery, lured by lower prices.However, a parallel trend has also appeared: plastic surgeons in the United States are finding themselves treating an increasing number of patients who plastic surgery abroad, correcting complications and errors. A survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that 80% of the responding doctors had treated American medical tourists for complications including infection, contour abnormalities, and hematoma.Medical tourists are often led to believe that they will receive the same quality of care for a lower price in a foreign clinic. But while it is true that the cost of plastic surgery in some foreign countries is lower, this is often because the quality of care and surgery is compromised. Such patients also seem to neglect the possibility of complications and the need for a follow-up visit.In addition to the risks posed by sub-standard medical care abroad, medical tourists must consider the risks of injections and implants in other countries. The recent crisis with French breast implant maker Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) exemplifies this problem. PIP used industrial- rather than medical-grade silicone on their implants in an effort to reduce costs, a measure which probably increased the danger of rupture. PIP implants have not been used in the United States since 2000. Removal of these implants has been recommended by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.It is often the case that medical tourists end up spending more money because they have to pay to treat complications from their aa surgery.

When selecting the right surgeon to perform your plastic surgical procedure is very important to know the extent, quality and scope of their surgical training. When you select a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery you know that your surgeon has had appropriate training, has demonstrated competence in the performance of these procedures and has passed rigorous written and oral examinations. The facility in which your procedure is performed is also very important. If you are considering surgery outside of the United States is important to know whether or not the institution as met the accreditation standards of the International Joint Commission for Certification.

Medical tourism does not provide for the traditional doctor-patient relationship. Normally you first meet with your potential surgeon and express your concerns and objectives. Your surgeon then has the ability to examine you and determine whether or not your goals can be met and whether or not you are satisfactory candidate both mentally and physically for the intended procedure. Your surgeon then makes a decision to operate or not operate. If your surgeon chooses to operate he or she then takes on the responsibility of not only performing the procedure but follow through on the treatment of any complications. Many times surgeons will waive fees associated with the treatment of postoperative complications. If a new surgeon is needed to care for these complications significant additional expense can be incurred.
Although there are many excellent plastic surgeons outside of the United States traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery has several potential problems. There will be expenses incurred during the travel back and forth, there may be a need for an extended stay with additional expense. There are risks associated with long flights. Normally long lites are discouraged in the postoperative period has an increased risk for blood clot formation and the possible lethal occurrence of a pulmonary embolism. It is important to know whether or not a quality Hospital is nearby and arrangements are in place for transfer in the event of a severe complication. You should also consider how complications that arise after he returned home will be handled. Normally the surgeon who performs the procedure takes responsibility for these eventualities. If there are complications or poor outcomes secondary to negligence what legal recourse will you have.