Hi and thank you for your question. I strongly advise that you stay North of the border. In general, it is important that you consider more than price when choosing to undergo surgery. Although I realize that budget is a big part of your decision, it should not be the most important. There are plenty of good plastic surgeons in Las Vegas, many of who offer financing options to help you bridge the gap. Surgery (even elective plastic surgery) is serious. While the procedure takes 5-8 hours, the recovery takes weeks to months. Following BBL, I will see my patients after surgery at 1 day, 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. Each of these follow up exams is important to fine-tune your recovery process. The other thing to consider is your relationship with your surgeon. It's natural after surgery to have specific questions about what's happening with your body. This often requires an in-office exam and sometimes intervention. By going South of the border you are now exposing yourself to a greater risk of complications, with no one locally invested in your final result. Another important consideration is travel after surgery. I usually recommend no flights for 3-4 weeks after surgery due to the risk of blood clots and that my patients do not sit on their buttock graft for up to 6 weeks. All this without mentioning that within our borders our surgical training, surgery centers, all medications, and all medical equipment are held to the highest standards. My best advise is to find someone locally, who you can trust and that you can easily talk with. The average BBL is $8-13k, so you would be better off saving for a few more months than dealing with the complications associated with medical tourism. For or more information, please see the web reference.
