Considering surgery in Mexico: do they offer Exparel? Extended TT, BA, BBL, and lipo

I am concerned for patients who choose "medical tourism", travelling far from home to have surgery. Surgical recovery takes time, often up to a year. Surgical complications are most common in the first 3 weeks, but can happen even months after the operation. I personally see my patients for up to 2 years after surgery, to ensure that they are healing well. I believe it is extremely important to think about the postoperative care you will NOT be receiving after you are home, with your surgeon miles away in a different country. These risks become even greater with multiple surgeries combined. You have done enough research to be informed about postoperative pain control and Exparel. I would urge you to also consider your postoperative care and recovery. Stay closer to home.

Before you consider having surgery in a foreign country, there are some things you need to consider:How do you know your doctor is qualified? Qualifications and certifications vary by country.How do you know the surgery center is safe? What will you do if you have a complication? Will you be able to travel to Mexico to see the physician who treated you, or will you end up paying more money to be seen by a physician here in the States?The cheap price makes having surgery in a foreign country very alluring, but the risks just aren't worth it.