Hello, While I feel for your situation, many domestic plastic surgeons shy away from patients who have had surgery in third world countries. The reason is liability. I occasionally agree to see such patients, but have them sign a disclaimer that I cannot be held responsible for the treatment received... more
Should I seek a consult for my lipo and tummy tuck results?
Hi, I had a full tummy tuck and liposuction done three weeks ago in Dominican Republic. I now have a knot on the top of my stomach and my sides are very hard.
I don’t know what it is and how it happened. Can I go and see a doctor in the states?
2 answers to “Should I seek a consult for my lipo...”
A: Find a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area
Absolutely you can and should see a doctor in the states to find out what's going on. I'd strongly recommend finding a certified plastic surgeon in your area who has experience with the abdominoplasty procedure. If you should need a revision, and I'm not saying that you DO, but if that should be the diagnosis... more
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22 Jun 2009
Ihave the same issue. It's probably the suture. Is it in the same place as mine? (see my profile) I had my TT done in Panama. Let me know how doctor here charges to look you over. Thank you and I hope that it is nothing serious.