Plastic Surgery for Non-US Resident?

March 9, 2009
Asked By:acruanyes in New York City

I'm from Spain but currently living in New York for the following 5 months. I was thinking on getting a nose job in the States but I want to know first, can I have plastic surgery here if I'm not a resident? I have a business Visa.

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August 5, 2009

Answer: Rhinoplasty For International Patients

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May 22, 2009

Answer: Visa status does not matter for elective plastic surgery

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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May 22, 2009

Answer: Visa status does not matter for elective plastic surgery

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2009

Answer: Non-U.S. Residents Can Have Plastic Surgery in the U.S.

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March 12, 2009

Answer: Non-U.S. Residents Can Have Plastic Surgery in the U.S.

Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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March 16, 2009

Answer: WE all want to perform your surgery!

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Answer: WE all want to perform your surgery!

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March 12, 2009

Answer: Residency and Surgery are not related

March 12, 2009

Answer: Residency and Surgery are not related