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.
Answer: Medical tourism 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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Medical tourism 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.
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Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic Most doctors will provide your pain medication after surgery. You are allowed to bring your own also. Best wishes
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic Most doctors will provide your pain medication after surgery. You are allowed to bring your own also. Best wishes
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August 10, 2016
Answer: Medication Check with your surgeon in DR, but typically meds are provided, other than any meds you take daily. Best of luck.
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August 10, 2016
Answer: Medication Check with your surgeon in DR, but typically meds are provided, other than any meds you take daily. Best of luck.
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones. 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.
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Medication in the Dominican Republic? No need to bring any, but your regular ones. 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.
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Not Recommended 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...
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March 4, 2020
Answer: Not Recommended 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...
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