Is a recovery house really necessary?

Question

I want to go to the Dominican Republic to get liposculture, bbl & a breast lift, is a recovery house necessary or can I just stay in a hotel? Thanx

Jairo Ulerio, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. We recommend recovery house when the patient doesn't have any relatives in our country. Having a good recovery is really important to have great results.

I hope my answer will help you to your question.Before undergoing any surgical procedure, please seek a board certified plastic surgeon

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

hello tkm1821 The surgeon will also instruct you on the period of time to wait before normal activities and exercise can be continued. Patients can expect to resume normal activities in 1-2 weeks, office work in 3-5days, active jobs in 14days, exercise in 2weeks, walking, swimming, or riding a stationary bicycle a few days after surgery. #recovery #options

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

When undergoing major surgical procedures, it is essential that you have access to skilled healthcare professionals for the first few hours or even days to ensure that no complications develop. A nurse at the Recovery House will help you take care of your medical needs, whereas there would be no one to perform such tasks at a hotel. However, I would not suggest traveling out of the country simply to save money on plastic surgery. Best, Dr. Emer

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing following surgery.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Having
surgery abroad is a set-up for problems of this nature.   You need to see
a plastic surgeon, but did not trust the surgeons that work diligently in your
area to provide care to their patients.  The surgeon that you did choose
has no ability and probably no interest in taking care of their postoperative
patients because they know you are not going to fly back to where they are to
seek out care.  So now what?  Bring the problems of another surgeon
to the local doctor who you did not allow to treat you and expect that they
will take care of the postoperative complications? Or go back where you had
your surgery and require that the surgeon that did the surgery take
responsibility for their work?

Jan Zemplenyi, MD · Answer

Hi -- thanks for your question. I noticed that
you didn’t mention how much liposculpture you intend to have done together with
the Brazilian Butt Lift and breast lift. 
It’s worth mentioning that with respect to  liposculpture, having more than one area treated, or
having a very large area treated, may increase the risk of complications during
or after the procedure.  Regardless of where you will have these
procedures done, a recovery house would be wise to consider due to the
potential risks you may face.  Similar to
big ticket item purchases for your home/office, buying these in retail outlets
close to home make any after purchase consultations/repairs easier and more
convenient.  I would imagine you’ve done
a comparative study of rates at a US-based facility vs those in the Dominican
Republic.  It’s worth remembering that
price is not the only consideration for such important health care decisions.
Not to say that surgeons in other countries are not competent, but that it’s
more prudent to have ready access to a support team/facility that can help you
with any postop issues and concerns.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided
information as well.. This is the surgical
procedure that revolutionized cosmetic surgery becoming one of the most
performed cosmetic procedures. Subcutaneous tissue or fat is removed in order
to contour the body in a way that is harmonious and pleasing to the senses. It
can be performed in almost all regions of the body such as the neck, chin,
abdomen, back, buttocks, thighs, arms and ankles. Usually done through a small
incision in the skin through which a cannula connected to a vacuum is applied,
it can be performed alone or in combination with other procedures. After
liposuction your body is going to be really swollen for at least 2 to 4 months
after your surgery. It is important for you to wear your compression garment
for at least 6 months, the first 3 months 24/7 and then the last 3 months at
least 12 hours per day for your body get use to not having the faja for so many
time. When you remove it, your body can get swollen and also you can have pain.
Remember to also compress your body to prevent a seroma which is an
accumulation of liquid that has to be drained, it is hard to touch and also
really painful. Bruises are completely normal for almost 3 months from surgery,
that’s why is better for you to use a bruising cream and apply it all over your
body 3 times a day. To prevent bad circulation and swollen legs, use
compression socks. Brazilian butt lift can be performed with the same procedure
and for a month it will be swollen and it will drop a little bit without losing
it’s shape if you use your garment.. If you’re going to perform liposuction on
your inner, outer, anterior, lateral, postetior thighs, be careful and consult
with your surgeon what’s best for you, sometimes we have more extra skin than
fat, that can cause severe sagginess on our legs, which can be only be reversed
performing a thigh lift…

Derby Sang Caputo, MD · Answer

A recovery house is so much more comfortable. Remember that after a lipo you are going to be very sore and you will be more restricted because the breast lift. It is helpful to have someone help you with putting your clothes on and even wash or clean tissues. besides that you do not need to worry about your meals nor do you need to go to a super market in the last days before/first days after.  Just make sure you find one with limited spaces (no high volume!) and nurses 24 hours on staff. Best of luck

Manuel Belen, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello,
  
Thank you for sharing the information, it is a pleasure for me to answer your question.

Following the recommendations of your surgeon is very important. The recovery takes around 2 to 3 weeks, the position to sleep on your back can be done after 2 weeks,  you must perform 10 lymphatic drainage massages, when you stay in the conuntry, and follow all the recomemdatios of your surgeon, if everything its ok you can continue your normal activities, perform light exercises, then increase the routine without any problem. 
  
It is advisable to consult with a certified plastic surgeon, for a good evaluation, to provide you with all the information you need to know about the appropriate recommendations, so that you can achieve the desired goals in your body.
  
I hope this answer will help you
  
My best wishes for you...

Rafael Lluberes Freites, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for your question. Recovery House is recommended to patients who live abroad and travels alone for getting their surgery. If you decide to travel alone RH is your best option, not a hotel. A RH includes services such as transportation to follow up appointments and helps you to get a better evolution after your surgery because they are trained for this. Personally I dont allow to have any medication to my patient without my approval or cleaning the wounds outside the clinic, so in case you are coming with a companion if he follow the doctors instructions a hotel will also be a good and confortable option for both of you. Best of Luck

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