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Getting a Seroma Drained by Someone Other Than my Plastic Surgeon?
Had a TT in the Dominican republic because my insurance would not cover it after my 135 lb weight loss. Surgeon removed my drain after a week. I have been home now 2 weeks and am sure I have a seroma. My insurance probably will not cover cost to aspirate and I cant fly back to the DR so now I am stuck. Would a local Doctor even get involved with me? What would a cash cost be on average for each aspiration? I am scared that no one will see me. I know I cant leave this for too long. C from NJ
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Medical Tourism
This is a common problem presented to this website. It would not surprise me if you have some trouble finding a surgeon. Your primary physician can assist in finding someone if need be.
From a surgeon's point of view, medicare and other carriers occasionally will divide the fees between operative and post-operative care. 80 % is allotted to pre-op and operative care, and 20% to post-op care. I find it reasonable to charge a fee equal to 20% of my professional fee to take on a...
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See if you can form a relationship with a local plastic surgeon
Hello,
Thank you for the question. It is sometimes difficult to get these issues addressed when surgery is performed elsewhere but it is doable. You will want to meet with a plastic surgeon and agree on a price to have him or his/her nurse assess you for a seroma and drain the seroma every few days until it no longer collects.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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Complications After Medical Tourism
You have hit upon one of the major problems with medical tourism. It can become a case of "penny wise, pound foolish". Your seroma will probably require multiple asirations. You most likely can find someone willing to help you, but the costs will be out of pocket.
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