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Plastic Surgery for Non-US Resident?

asked 3 years ago by acruanyes in New York City
Latest answer by C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Question viewed 436 times

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.

7 answers to Plastic Surgery for Non-US Resident?

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Rhinoplasty For International Patients

Many patients come from all over the work to seek many different types of medical care in the United States.  Because the US is home to some of the best rhinoplasty surgeons in the world, there are a large number of international patients who choose to have surgery all across America. 
C. Spencer Cochran, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

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Your citizenship shouldn't matter

As long as you have found a doctor who you believe in and are willing to pay in full up front, there is no reason your country of origin or citizenship should matter,
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Visa status does not matter for elective plastic surgery

Even though you are not a United States resident, it is acceptable to have elective cosmetic surgery in the United States. Your visa status does not matter whether or not you can proceed to have elective plastic surgery.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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WE all want to perform your surgery!

We live in a world without boundaries. People travel around the globe seeking out the best doctors, businesses, and whatever else they can find. Many of the doctors that have answered you on this blog are some of the finest in the world! Get several consultations and then pick the one you feel most comfortable with. Good Luck!
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Residency and Surgery are not related

I have many patients who come from all over the world to have their cosmetic surgery here. Although we may not have the perfect health care system in the world, we do some of the best surgery. In this country, when a physician operates on you, we are covered by malpractice insurance and we do the best to make sure you heal well and are satisfied with the result. Feel free to set up a consultation and look at the qualifications of the Plastic Surgeons in this country. They are usually... more
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Sure. A lot of our patients are from out of the country.

To acruanyes, Hi!  There are certainly no legal or immigration issues.  We have a whole system to make cosmetic surgery easier for out of towners (pre and post operative care, nurses, hotels, etc.). But you are not an out of towner, any way. And I speak a couple of other languages. Naci en Buenos Aires.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Non-U.S. Residents Can Have Plastic Surgery in the U.S.

Hi Acruanyes, Yes you can have rhinoplasty in the United States. Rhinoplasty is not covered by insurance so expect to pay anywhere from $6,000 to $20,000 depending on the surgeon that you choose. Choose your rhinoplasty surgeon carefully, and don't let the cost be the deciding factor. It is much more expensive to correct poor surgery. Good luck and be well. Buenas tardes. Dr. P
Michael A. Persky, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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