Hi, so i'm interested in breast augmentation surgery but i am considering traveling to FL from NJ for the surgery due to cost but i am honestly scared to leave state in case their are complications. In NJ its about $7-8,000 but in fl its $4-5,000.
May 23, 2017
Answer: Traveling for surgery It's OK to travel elsewhere for surgery, but be sure to choose a good, safe, reputable doctor there, and also be sure to stay around there long enough to take care of any complications you might experience. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Traveling for surgery It's OK to travel elsewhere for surgery, but be sure to choose a good, safe, reputable doctor there, and also be sure to stay around there long enough to take care of any complications you might experience. Be sure to discuss your goals and concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon and consider the pros and the cons. Be certain your surgeon is properly certified. I've attached a link where you can start your search.
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Pros and Cons of Traveling Out of State for BA Surgery Costs can be the overriding factor when booking plastic surgery. However, one needs to think long range. Should complications occur following surgery and you have return to NJ, the process of resolving these complications can be a very long process ridden with stress, and pain. Some complications may even require you to pay for travel again to FL. I always tell my patients that I want them to stay in town and be available for at least a few days to a week. They are given my cell phone number and email so that I can respond to their concerns immediately. Early complications such as hematoma cannot be managed from far way. Patients who return home and develop life threatening infections may find that plastic surgeons and other doctors do not want to treat them because they do not know what they are dealing with. Find a board certified plastic surgeon closer to your home who has ELITE credentials, who performs hundreds of breast augmentations each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website patient reviews, and before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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May 23, 2017
Answer: Pros and Cons of Traveling Out of State for BA Surgery Costs can be the overriding factor when booking plastic surgery. However, one needs to think long range. Should complications occur following surgery and you have return to NJ, the process of resolving these complications can be a very long process ridden with stress, and pain. Some complications may even require you to pay for travel again to FL. I always tell my patients that I want them to stay in town and be available for at least a few days to a week. They are given my cell phone number and email so that I can respond to their concerns immediately. Early complications such as hematoma cannot be managed from far way. Patients who return home and develop life threatening infections may find that plastic surgeons and other doctors do not want to treat them because they do not know what they are dealing with. Find a board certified plastic surgeon closer to your home who has ELITE credentials, who performs hundreds of breast augmentations each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website patient reviews, and before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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