I have a low tolerance for pain. And will be going to DR for a TT, Lipo, and BBL. As far as recovery will the pain medication they give be sufficient enough? If not how do I get my Physician in U.S. to prescribe it before surgery and will I be allowed to bring it into the country??
January 4, 2018
Answer: Are pain medications in the Domimican Republic strong? It seems you are having some anxiety in reference to undergoing a TT and BBL in the DR. I think that anxiety is well founded and I know myself and essentially all board certified plastic surgeons in the U.S. would recommend against it. I certainly can't imagine any U.S. doctor writing narcotic pain meds for your surgery in the DR. Your treating doctor in DR will be responsible for your surgery, your medications, your post-operative care and/or any complications which may occur.
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January 4, 2018
Answer: Are pain medications in the Domimican Republic strong? It seems you are having some anxiety in reference to undergoing a TT and BBL in the DR. I think that anxiety is well founded and I know myself and essentially all board certified plastic surgeons in the U.S. would recommend against it. I certainly can't imagine any U.S. doctor writing narcotic pain meds for your surgery in the DR. Your treating doctor in DR will be responsible for your surgery, your medications, your post-operative care and/or any complications which may occur.
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Medical Tourism The pain medications in the DR are likely the same as those used in the US provided that they are from a reputable source. However, I really discourage you from travelling outside of the US for surgery. I understand that combining a vacation and recovery along with less cost is attractive. However, many of us have seen patients return the US with disastrous results and long term complications. Please think about it.
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August 10, 2019
Answer: Medical Tourism The pain medications in the DR are likely the same as those used in the US provided that they are from a reputable source. However, I really discourage you from travelling outside of the US for surgery. I understand that combining a vacation and recovery along with less cost is attractive. However, many of us have seen patients return the US with disastrous results and long term complications. Please think about it.
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