Is it true that surgeons in the Dominican Republic don't give many post-op pain meds?

Question

If I ask for pain meds, will I get them? Is there any way a US doctor would prescribe them for me to take to the DR, or is that unethical?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Good afternoon. Thanks for your question. Every surgeon has it's own manners to prescribe post-op medication, besides that, a patient is alright with 10 days of prescription, if the patient need's to take more medication, need's to have other prescription.

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  It is unlikely that a surgeon in the U.S. would prescribe pain medication for you for a procedure performed in the Dominican Republic.  Best to seek care from a board certified plastic surgeon who can supervise your care before, during, and after your procedure.  Best of luck.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Pain medication is fairly well controlled in the US, and US physicians cannot prescribe pain medication for a physician outside of the US to use, unless he is a patient of the prescribing doctor.  Also, be very careful about choosing to do surgery outside of the US without having follow up care. Choosing the cheapest surgery fee is not always the wisest decision. Should a complication arise, you may find it difficult to find a physician here who will want to take over care for surgery done outside of the US.

Robert M. Grenley, MD (retired) · Answer

Be aware that if you are going out of the country to have cosmetic surgery (usually to try to save money), you will need to depend upon your surgeon in that country to give you all the information you need to properly prepare you for your surgery, to care for you during the immediate postoperative period at the level you would expect from a US surgeon, and that should you have questions or problems arise that they will manage them for you, and that if you suffer complications that you will need to return to that country for the complications to be treated. It may be very difficult for you to find a US surgeon willing to take on the responsibility for your care and to treat your complications after you return.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Ask your Dominican Republic surgeon this question.  It would not be wise for another surgeon that is not doing the surgery to prescribe pain meds for you.

Is it true that surgeons in the Dominican Republic don't give many post-op pain meds?

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