Is a South American Doctor More Qualified? Doctor Answers, Tips
Plastic Surgery: Q&A
Ask a Question

Is a South American Doctor More Qualified?

I read on the internet that South American doctors are more advanced than american or european doctors. Why would that be? I know that in SA culture it is so normal to have work done. They do it all the time. Are they really good? I do see on the spanish channels how beautiful these women look. They look so perfect. Their looks and bodies as well. My columbian friend is always talking about how she got this and that done as if it were nothing. She looks amazing.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Sharpie
+1

Best surgeons

I believe that there are great surgeons everywhere. You should go on patient recommendations and value the work that you see.
+1

Choosing a surgeon by country

Having trained in south america and the united states I can say that is not true. The best surgeon for a given patient depends on what procedure the patient wants, the surgeons training and experience, the rapport between the patient and surgeon and the environment in which the surgery is performed. For a specific procedure in a specific patient a specific surgeon may be the best fit while for a different procedure in the same patient that surgeon is not a good fit. It is not specific... more
+1

Geography is less important than quality

Hi there- While I know there are excellent surgeons on the continent of South America, I also know many outstanding plastic surgeons in Europe, North America, Australia, and Asia (and I'm sure there are some great surgeons in Antarctica and Africa, I just am not acquainted)... The point I am making is that there is nothing about the geography that would make surgeons in South America necessarily more qualified to successfully perform your procedure. And while it may have been more
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok