What pre-op testing is done for tummy tuck and BBL in Dominican Republic?

Medical tourism has becoming increasingly popular in recent years; patients  have been flying out of the U.S. for plastic surgery, lured by lower prices. 
However, a parallel trend has also appeared: plastic surgeons in the United  States are finding themselves treating an increasing number of patients who  plastic surgery abroad, correcting complications and errors. A survey by the  American Society of Plastic Surgeons found that 80% of the responding doctors  had treated American medical tourists for complications including infection,  contour abnormalities, and hematoma. Medical tourists are often led to believe that they will receive the same  quality of care for a lower price in a foreign clinic. But while it is true that  the cost of plastic surgery in some foreign countries is lower, this is often  because the quality of care and surgery is compromised. Such patients also seem  to neglect the possibility of complications and the need for a follow-up  visit. A number of patients have died in Dominican Republic for example following cosmetic procedures. In addition to the risks posed by sub-standard medical care abroad, medical  tourists must consider the risks of injections and implants in other countries.  The recent crisis with French breast implant maker Poly Implant Prothese (PIP)  exemplifies this problem. PIP used industrial- rather than medical-grade  silicone on their implants in an effort to reduce costs, a measure which  probably increased the danger of rupture. PIP implants have not been used in the  United States since 2000. Removal of these implants has been recommended by the  International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. It is often the case that medical tourists end up spending more  money because they have to pay to treat complications from their overseas  surgery.

Thank you so much for your question. When you landed is mandatory a few testing in order to get cleared for surgery, you will be testing for a complete blood work including A1C levels, HIV, Hepatitis, etc. Cardiologist and EKG evaluation, CT scan with pulmonologist evaluation, Covid-19 test, this is for patients with no medical conditions. I always recommend to my patients to be check from their doctor at least 1 month post op before the surgery date and share the results with us in that way the are sure when they come every time will be safe for their surgery.

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Dr. Quiroz

Hi. First of all you need a high hemoglobin level 12 or up. Before surgery my patients have to undergo pre ops consisting in : fasting blood labs, chest X rays, EKG and a  cardiological evaluation to determine the degree of risks and complications. If  the patient  rates high in the Caprini Risk Scale no surgery will be performed.
International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Some weeks before travelling, ask you head doctor for a physical. So  before flying ,you should know if you are on good condition for your surgery. Anyways In Dominican Republic, they will do some tests too  before surgery. Buy from your office surgeon a complication insurance, that is going to cover any surgical complication in DR and in United states  in case you need it.RegardsDr Hernandez Pizzoglio

Routine laboratory studies for surgery.Cardiovascular  evaluation.Anesthesiologist evaluation Chest X-ray and electrocardiograph -Blood count-Glycemia-Urea and creatinine-Blood clotting tests-Pregnancy testViral Testing (HIV, hepatitis and syphilis)-Urinalysis
Please take a moment and get CBC ( complete blood count ) to assess your hemoglobin level and send the results to your doctor, he will see how you are doing.

Routine laboratory studies for surgery.
Cardiovascular pre-surgical evaluation.
-Blood count
-Glycemia
-Urea and creatinine
-Blood clotting tests
-Pregnancy test
-Viral Testing (HIV, hepatitis and syphilis)
-Urinalysis
-Chest x-ray and electrocardiogram