Medication in the Dominican Republic?

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If you decide to have your surgical procedure in a city in the Dominican Republic, are you required to being your pain meds from the USA to DR, or do you receive your meds there? Does i vary from doctor to doctor? I am strongly considering going to the DR to get my BBL done and just wanted to know before I make my deposit.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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.

Katherine Feliz Camilo, MD · Answer

Most doctors will provide your pain medication after surgery. You are allowed to bring your own also. Best wishes

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

Check with your surgeon in DR, but typically meds are provided, other than any meds you take daily. Best of luck.

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi, this is a very good question. In my quote  pain medication, antibiotic and stomach mucose protector are included and given to the patient. There is no need  to bring any medications to DR since we have medicines from  ALL OVER THE WORLD pharmaceuticals, not only from US but great medication from Europe.So medicine option are much vast than in the US. Keep in mind that after Plastic Surgery there will be no pain but mainly discomfort and it will be  control. I am  a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

James E. Hardy, MD · Answer

Hi and thanks for the question. I strongly encourage you to go to an American Board Certified Surgeon. There are inherent risks associated with this type of travel including problems with follow up and ability to care for you if there are any complications. Best of Luck - Dr Hardy...

Medication in the Dominican Republic?

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Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones.

Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones.

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Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones.

Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones.

Answer: Not Recommended

Answer: Not Recommended

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