Looking for a surgeon in the Dominican Republic. Is being a member of SODOCIPRE equivalent to being board certified?

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I am currently looking for a plastic surgeon in the Dominican Republic. If a Doctor in the Dominican Republic is a member of SODOCIPRE : the Dominican society of reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery is that equivalent to being board certified?

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Yes, it is. In the Dominican Republic, we have excellent doctors, great professionals, and most importantly, board certified plastic surgeons, that you can choose from.
I suggest you to book a consultation to discuss the best options for your goals.
Good luck :)

Bennett Yang, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. This is a question that comes up often and the answers are going to be somewhat repetitive. However again I would caution you against medical tourism. Other than cost there are certain risks that you have to account for whenever having cosmetic surgery. Should you encounter any type of complication ( infection, bleeding, seroma, ischemia, open wound, blood clot, etc )  A surgeon who is 1000+ miles away is not going to be able to help you manage these issues. Having surgery in a country where the electricity only runs for part of the day is highly risky for your safety and well-being. You wouldn't travel to a foreign country for heart surgery or brain surgery. This is no different. 
Further, it will be difficult for you to obtain post operative care here by a plastic surgeon. Most plastic surgeons would prefer not to take on the risk and liability of someone else's mistakes. Any surgeon who takes on the after care will be in his or her right to charge for such services. These fees will likely erase the cost savings of traveling for surgery. 
A simple Google search will reveal multiple complications and deaths associated with cosmetic surgery done in the Dominican Republic. In fact, there was a death recently in the D.R. last week on May 9th. This same clinic had 4 deaths in 2017!!! 
All surgery contains certain risks. Even when done in a state-of-the-art modern facility in this country you still encounter risks. Why would you want to increase those risks?
Even though surgery in this country is going to be more expensive, you will at least have the peace of mind knowing that your board certified plastic surgeon is fully trained and experienced and is a phone call away to help you should the need arise.  There are also multiple financing options to help make this more affordable for you.
Best to you.
#medicaltourismdanger

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

on a daily basis I encourage people to stay local for elective surgical procedures.  Try reading some of the posts on real self and you'll understand why I say this.  People do not appreciate the importance of follow-up care, the complications actually do happen as well as the need for revisions.  It's fine to travel if you're willing to travel for all your postoperative care, willing to stay in the Dominican republic if you have a complication and fly back there if you need a revision.  It's inappropriate to ask local plastic surgeons to do your aftercare or take care of any potential complications.  As well, real self is a poor substitute for aftercare.  Every country has their own standards for medical training. Considering the United States has the most rigorous medical training programs in the world. Personally I would take it vantage of this and stay local.  Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

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