I'd like to have this procedure away from home & spend time recovering for 1-2 weeks before returning. Ideally, it would be somewhere where there is coordination between Dr office & recovery centre to simplify things. Don't want to go to hotel solo. Would prefer US or Canada, but it seems that Costa Rica has this combo well organized. Any other good options? Thank you.
Answer: How unsafe is it to have your #facelift and #necklift in Latin America? Think carefully about #medicaltourism... Thank you for your question as medical tourism is a tempting one.I am a plastic surgeon practicing in Toronto so I thought I would be very qualified to answer your question.Some of the best plastic surgeons are Canadians (and Americans!), and many are in Toronto. Toronto patients should not look anywhere else.I have seem countless problems post-operatively in patients returning form other countries and with complications. Complications can occur even in the best hands. But it is difficult for us plastic surgeon to take care of other surgeon's problems, because we all have our techniques, out team and our postoperative protocols. Most often, patients with complications have to return to their original surgeon and this can be even more costly. You also do not have OHIP coverage for complications once you are out of Canada. Many health insurances will also not cover complications from cosmetic surgery when performed abroad.I understand it is tempting to have a recovery in the warmth and sunshine but it should not cloud your decision to first look for the most qualified doctor. Toronto has many great plastic surgeons. And equally important, you need to trust your plastic surgeon and to also trust that he/she will be with you during your recovery, with or without complications.Many of my patients want to recover peacefully and will stay at local hotels close to our clinics for a few days, after which they can drive one hour north and go to their cottages - or rent one! - Muskoka, Kawarthas, Lake Simcoe, Prince Eward County, Collingwood and Niagara-on-the-Lake are all common areas where my patients will go to recover, yet stay close to my nurses and myself. That way, they are still relatively close to the surgeon and can get full attention in the recovery. We also offer a system of personal support aides and nurses who can be with you for the first few days, should you want to be alone in your recovery. You will see that a facelift is not a difficult recovery once the small drains have been removed 1-2 days post-surgery. Pain is also minimal. The hardest part is the 'social' aspect where you do need to hide a bit for the slight swelling and bruising to recover.And once recovered, you will be happy and you will be able to travel the world, including Costa Rica!Let us know if this information was helpful!Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and facialist.
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Answer: How unsafe is it to have your #facelift and #necklift in Latin America? Think carefully about #medicaltourism... Thank you for your question as medical tourism is a tempting one.I am a plastic surgeon practicing in Toronto so I thought I would be very qualified to answer your question.Some of the best plastic surgeons are Canadians (and Americans!), and many are in Toronto. Toronto patients should not look anywhere else.I have seem countless problems post-operatively in patients returning form other countries and with complications. Complications can occur even in the best hands. But it is difficult for us plastic surgeon to take care of other surgeon's problems, because we all have our techniques, out team and our postoperative protocols. Most often, patients with complications have to return to their original surgeon and this can be even more costly. You also do not have OHIP coverage for complications once you are out of Canada. Many health insurances will also not cover complications from cosmetic surgery when performed abroad.I understand it is tempting to have a recovery in the warmth and sunshine but it should not cloud your decision to first look for the most qualified doctor. Toronto has many great plastic surgeons. And equally important, you need to trust your plastic surgeon and to also trust that he/she will be with you during your recovery, with or without complications.Many of my patients want to recover peacefully and will stay at local hotels close to our clinics for a few days, after which they can drive one hour north and go to their cottages - or rent one! - Muskoka, Kawarthas, Lake Simcoe, Prince Eward County, Collingwood and Niagara-on-the-Lake are all common areas where my patients will go to recover, yet stay close to my nurses and myself. That way, they are still relatively close to the surgeon and can get full attention in the recovery. We also offer a system of personal support aides and nurses who can be with you for the first few days, should you want to be alone in your recovery. You will see that a facelift is not a difficult recovery once the small drains have been removed 1-2 days post-surgery. Pain is also minimal. The hardest part is the 'social' aspect where you do need to hide a bit for the slight swelling and bruising to recover.And once recovered, you will be happy and you will be able to travel the world, including Costa Rica!Let us know if this information was helpful!Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and facialist.
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Answer: Facial Plastic Procedures Are Investments A great solution for you would be the Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift. It provides a short recovery of only a few days, hence the name given by our patients here at the Clevens Center in Melbourne, FL. I perform the procedure under local anesthesia with sedation and create a small, hidden incision under the natural fold of the chin and utilize a laser, liposuction and sometimes a chin implant to improve the appearance of a sagging face, jowls and neck. This technique results in a natural appearance with minimal discomfort. I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
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Answer: Facial Plastic Procedures Are Investments A great solution for you would be the Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift. It provides a short recovery of only a few days, hence the name given by our patients here at the Clevens Center in Melbourne, FL. I perform the procedure under local anesthesia with sedation and create a small, hidden incision under the natural fold of the chin and utilize a laser, liposuction and sometimes a chin implant to improve the appearance of a sagging face, jowls and neck. This technique results in a natural appearance with minimal discomfort. I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
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November 1, 2015
Answer: Facelift Recovery and Travel Thank you for submitting your question to the Doctors here on RealSelf. To be honest, I feel the focus of your search should be on "who" will be performing your procedure, and not the "where" or "how" (these are secondary, in my opinion). May I suggest having your procedure performed under local anesthesia with sedation in an office setting (as we do here in our Center). This would allow you to recover on your own in your own space without the need for nursing care and assistance. Please focus on the "who" and research and find physicians who specialize and perform this procedure on a regular basis. For example, at our Center this is what we do day in and day out, so we are very comfortable serving patients from out of town. Typically we require our out of town patients to stay local for one full week after their procedure. Best of luck to you and please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
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November 1, 2015
Answer: Facelift Recovery and Travel Thank you for submitting your question to the Doctors here on RealSelf. To be honest, I feel the focus of your search should be on "who" will be performing your procedure, and not the "where" or "how" (these are secondary, in my opinion). May I suggest having your procedure performed under local anesthesia with sedation in an office setting (as we do here in our Center). This would allow you to recover on your own in your own space without the need for nursing care and assistance. Please focus on the "who" and research and find physicians who specialize and perform this procedure on a regular basis. For example, at our Center this is what we do day in and day out, so we are very comfortable serving patients from out of town. Typically we require our out of town patients to stay local for one full week after their procedure. Best of luck to you and please let us know if we can be of further assistance.
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October 27, 2015
Answer: Traveling for facelift and neck lift It is becoming more common for patients to travel for facelift and neck lift.It is best to do your research in advance. You can certainly find a good surgeon and a good facility to recoup and recover after surgery. In our practice we do Skype consultations or face consultation for patients were coming from far off and make all the necessary arrangements for their procedure and the recovery.RegardsDr. J
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October 27, 2015
Answer: Traveling for facelift and neck lift It is becoming more common for patients to travel for facelift and neck lift.It is best to do your research in advance. You can certainly find a good surgeon and a good facility to recoup and recover after surgery. In our practice we do Skype consultations or face consultation for patients were coming from far off and make all the necessary arrangements for their procedure and the recovery.RegardsDr. J
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October 26, 2015
Answer: Travelling for face and neck lift It has been experience of many plastic surgeons and thousands of patients that selecting a reliable surgeon is the key of successful result. You should look for your solution within USA or Canada where there are numerous well trained and experienced board certified plastic surgeons that perform face lift. And many attractive destinations as well. What if things do not turn the way expected? Where do you go then? Choose wisely. Good luck.
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October 26, 2015
Answer: Travelling for face and neck lift It has been experience of many plastic surgeons and thousands of patients that selecting a reliable surgeon is the key of successful result. You should look for your solution within USA or Canada where there are numerous well trained and experienced board certified plastic surgeons that perform face lift. And many attractive destinations as well. What if things do not turn the way expected? Where do you go then? Choose wisely. Good luck.
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