Unapologetic - Miami, FL

There are risks with every surgery, EVEN IF THE SURGERY IS WITH A BOARD CERTIFIED PS. I came across this article and wonder why American media doesn't overhype incidents that happen with U.S. Plastic surgeons unless the surgeon is a cosmetic surgeon (like Dr. Hasan or Shahine).

Going to a board certified ps does not insure you against risks/complications whether fatal or not. I say that because I see alot of women bash certain docs from other countries (who of course are not US board certified) or docs who are not board certified in U.S. as if those same complications cannot occur with a U.S. board certified ps. Some complications may be caused by doctor's negligence or the patient may not have been in good health when surgery was performed (from what I read in the article below, it was the doctor's negligence). We can try our best to "insure" ourselves against complications by taking the proper vitamins pre-op, informing ps about medical conditions, keeping up with our primary docs (gynecologist, family doc, etc.), etc.

RIP to this woman and condolences to her family. The family asked simply for a refund of the surgery and this surgeon said he would get back to them, and never did. Now they're suing, hopefully,they will get more than just the cost of surgery.

Here's the link below.

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/medical-examiner-probing-woman-death-liposuction-article-1.2150366

some ppl may disagree with my list, but many of us who have had sx know that u don't need more than half of the supplies that we end up bringing. Please anyone who has already had sx, please feel free to chime in.

What I packed in my suitcase that I found essential:

4 maxi dresses
Shower slippers
Gauze pads and tape
Brita portable water filter bottle
Plastic straws (must have in my opinion, will save u from having stand up everytime u want to drink and lifting urself is the most painful part of this sx if ur getting lipo on ur abdomen and back areas)
Medium paper cups ( another must have because it saves u from the pain u will experience when bending, used for peeing in)
Elastic headbands (cheap)
Scissors
Anti bacterial soap
Powdered laundry detergent (small package)
Sports bra
Arnica gel
Baby wipes ( I stayed 6 days post sx, I felt that one pack of like 100 or so should be fine)
3 Compressions socks ( vanity will give u a pair after sx, but it's good to have extras once they become dirty or if u can't do laundry, also needed for the plane)
Yoga mat
And the usuals of course like deodorant, underwear, toothbrush, ipad, Chargers, etc.

What I packed that I DIDN'T need:
Tank tops ( never used til this day and not sure why it's needed)
Cotton balls
Q-tips
Neosporin
Bandages
Tylenol
Pads (still not sure what these are used for)

What I bought when I arrived at Miami Walmart:

Dark towels (1 or 2 should b fine)
2 Extra firm pillows (if ur hotel or recovery house supplies extra pillows, u prolly won't need this; I was to afraid that the hotel will charge me a fee for leaking blood on the hotel pillows so I bought my own)
Gatorade
Pineapple juice
Fresh pineapples
Food/snacks
Night gown
Flip flop sandals

What I had to get rid of on my way back home:
1 pillow
1 towel
Food/snacks
Tank tops
Flip flops
Unused baby wipes

There's maybe something's that I'm forgetting, but these are pretty much what I found most helpful.

Also please keep in mind that the development of such things as scar tissue and fluid doesn't speak to the skill or experience of any surgeon. There are several reasons why a person can develop scar tissue after sx that is totally independent of a surgeon's skill