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You are considering having a combination procedure that probably has one of the highest complication rates. And you are also considering having that procedure completed in a different country. I do not want to offend you, but I do think that you need to seriously consider the warnings that I am sure that you will be getting with the responses to your question. I personally think that it is shortsighted to consider such a plan, even if it appears that you might save some money. You would be much better off finding a safe local surgeon to take care of you.
This is a very good question. The Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BreastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair. The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, or #breastreduction. In addition to a one-on-one consultations with a board certified Plastic Surgeon, patients always need to be seen by their primary care doctor prior to such procedures. We screen every patient and their medical records for risks of blood clots (DVT) and then take appropriate measure.Therefore, it may be in your best interest to not #travel out of the country for such procedures. Unless, you know the doctor or facility where the procedures take place well or have a previous experience with them, there is an increased chance of problems, #complications, or #emergencies which may lack the necessary attention as you would acquire easier within the United States.
It is questionable whether an operation is physiologically significant as a mommy makeover should be done out of the country. If you choose to do so however you should stay until complications requiring the input of your surgeon or behind you. This includes seroma, hematoma, infection, And significant wound issues. Optimistically, I would plan on 10 days to two weeks.
How about one month at least. Most surgeons performing this procedure like to see their patients frequently for several weeks. There are a lot of things that may go wrong or need evaluation in the first few weeks so I prefer to see my patients often. Even doing this in a city in the US that is not your hometown is safer than going to a foreign country for surgery. Great price in these places and frequently equivalent results...until you have a problem. My partner recently consulted on a fat grafting procedure done in DR with cellulitis of the buttock. On IV antibiotics for 1 week now. She has no insurance. Her hospitalization may bankrupt her
The allure of plastic surgery in foreign countries is often the lower price accompanied by a tropical destination. Doesn't that sound great? So then, what happens if something doesn't go according to plan? Please remember that cosmetic surgical procedures are still medical procedures, and despite every precaution and care taken, complications can arise. If I had a crystal ball and could read the future, besides winning every megamillions jackpot, I could tell which patients would have problems during or after their surgery. With destination plastic surgery, you leave very soon after your procedure. If you have any follow up questions or concerns, or need a revision, you then must seek out a local plastic surgeon. This is the same surgeon you passed over to get your procedure done. He or she will address your concerns but will charge you the full amount for each office visit and for any and all revisional surgeries required. I won't even begin to mention what might happen should you require an emergency hospitalization while you are in the foreign country...