I live in Chicago and I had surgery in DR. I have a 3rd degree burn on my back and I may need surgery, cook county doctors say. As we all know, some doctors do not care for home remedies, such as aloe vera. Is this something that can heal on its own, with aloe vera and Platsul A? And does anyone know of any lawyers who practice outside of the country?
Answer: 3rd Degree Burn I'm sorry this happened to you. While the Dominican Republic seems tempting because of the low price, having surgery far away from home sometimes results in complications that need to be managed once you get home. One of the reasons medical tourism is cheaper is because a surgeon doesn't have to "price in" the cost of postoperative care. Not planning for the postoperative care, and scrambling to find a surgeon close to you (especially if there is a complication), can be stressful, and incredibly costly.You appear to have a very serious complication that needs to be managed by qualified plastic surgeons. This isn't something that will get better on its own at home with some lotion. Aloe is fine for a small sunburn. You have dead tissue that is at risk for a life-threatening infection if not treated appropriately. Continue to follow closely with your doctors at Cook.Because you are a US citizen (I'm guessing), you probably have no recourse to try and get compensation from the clinic in the DR (again, that's another reason why medical tourism places can charge less). You can help other patients by sharing your story with as many people as you can so others know the risks of medical tourism, and can weigh those risks when deciding how far to travel for their plastic surgery.
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Answer: 3rd Degree Burn I'm sorry this happened to you. While the Dominican Republic seems tempting because of the low price, having surgery far away from home sometimes results in complications that need to be managed once you get home. One of the reasons medical tourism is cheaper is because a surgeon doesn't have to "price in" the cost of postoperative care. Not planning for the postoperative care, and scrambling to find a surgeon close to you (especially if there is a complication), can be stressful, and incredibly costly.You appear to have a very serious complication that needs to be managed by qualified plastic surgeons. This isn't something that will get better on its own at home with some lotion. Aloe is fine for a small sunburn. You have dead tissue that is at risk for a life-threatening infection if not treated appropriately. Continue to follow closely with your doctors at Cook.Because you are a US citizen (I'm guessing), you probably have no recourse to try and get compensation from the clinic in the DR (again, that's another reason why medical tourism places can charge less). You can help other patients by sharing your story with as many people as you can so others know the risks of medical tourism, and can weigh those risks when deciding how far to travel for their plastic surgery.
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Answer: Skin burns after liposuction You should seek out a burn surgeon to assist with your healing process. This will most likely include cutting away the dead tissue with skin grafting.
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Answer: Skin burns after liposuction You should seek out a burn surgeon to assist with your healing process. This will most likely include cutting away the dead tissue with skin grafting.
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Burn on Body After Liposuction -- Needs Wound Care Immediately, Skin Grafting/Surgery, Debridement This is a horrible complication of liposuction and needs immediate attention with debridement and wound care, possibly surgery/skin grafting. I suggest you see a wound care specialist. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Burn on Body After Liposuction -- Needs Wound Care Immediately, Skin Grafting/Surgery, Debridement This is a horrible complication of liposuction and needs immediate attention with debridement and wound care, possibly surgery/skin grafting. I suggest you see a wound care specialist. Best, Dr. Emer.
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Burned after liposuction This is an unfortunate complication for which you now need to seek a board certified plastic surgeon in the US who is experienced in burns. This will not be cured with over the counter gels or topicals. You must be under the care of a Dr. for this as you're at risk for further complication if not treated appropriately. I have seen minor burns from ultrasound or laser liposuction but never to this degree.
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June 12, 2016
Answer: Burned after liposuction This is an unfortunate complication for which you now need to seek a board certified plastic surgeon in the US who is experienced in burns. This will not be cured with over the counter gels or topicals. You must be under the care of a Dr. for this as you're at risk for further complication if not treated appropriately. I have seen minor burns from ultrasound or laser liposuction but never to this degree.
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June 17, 2016
Answer: DR Disaster I'm sorry you experienced this. I wish you had chosen a surgeon inside the United States. You don't have any ability to sue as your an American citizen and our laws do not apply in the Dominican Republic. Sometimes the financial savings upfront is not worth the risk you take.You need to work closely with your surgeon at cook county. You may or may not need debridement and skin grafting. It all depends on how your wound progresses.Again, so sorry
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June 17, 2016
Answer: DR Disaster I'm sorry you experienced this. I wish you had chosen a surgeon inside the United States. You don't have any ability to sue as your an American citizen and our laws do not apply in the Dominican Republic. Sometimes the financial savings upfront is not worth the risk you take.You need to work closely with your surgeon at cook county. You may or may not need debridement and skin grafting. It all depends on how your wound progresses.Again, so sorry
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