Dr.s in the Dominican Republic Willing to Perform Surgery on Plus Size Women? (photo)

I am sure there are wonderful plastic surgeons in the D.R. But here in Maryland I perform tummy tucks on plus size women every week. If you Google me you will see a video on one such patient's testimonial. I am Syrian by birth American and love the Dominican republic, and its Doctors. In training I spent time at Casa Di Campo on surgery missions by way of Georgetown University's plastic surgery program. So without prejudice I advise you to ask yourself 4 questions. 1-is the surgeon board certified (in the D.R. there are U.S. board certified surgeons). 2-has he or she done a ton of tummy tucks. 3-is the clinic or hospital accredited. and 4-are there better (though more expensive) options near at hand. All surgeries entail risks, choose carefully and you'll be fine where ever you choose to go.

The risk of complications is much greater at that weight and performing multiple procedures at once will add to that risk. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of tummy tuck procedures and Brazilian buttlifts each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

do come with 'plus size' complications as you are simply at greater risk for problems after you procedure.  If you're truly happy at your size and am able to maintain your weight, surgery can be done as long as you know what you are getting yourself into.  Doctors are well trained wherever they may be so that isn't the real issue... its more are you willing to stay there longer if problems do develop so that it can be managed by your surgeon.