Plastic Surgery Myths
I ran across an article entitled Plastic Surgery Myths and found this interesting tid-bit:
Myth: Having cosmetic surgery while vacationing in an exotic location is a great idea.
Combining an exotic vacation with having cosmetic surgery may sound appealing, but it can be fraught with problems. Evaluating the training and qualifications of doctors outside the United States can be difficult. Likewise, there may be no guarantee that the facility in which surgery will be performed meets necessary safety standards. Remember, cosmetic plastic surgery is real surgery. It requires a recovery period during which your normal activities will be curtailed. And if there are any problems with your surgery once you arrive back home, having your doctor thousands of miles away in another country can be devastating. Follow-up care from your board-certified plastic surgeon is critical to achieving the best results.
Yes, evaluating the training and qualifications of doctors outside the United States can be difficult. But, it’s not imposible. With a little internet research and a lot of perserverance you can research a plastic surgeon in another country. I am not a doctor, but I am an informed consumer.
Many things have not been organized for surgery abroad yet. I have looked everywhere for “hospital certifacations” in Mexico with no luck. But just like in the US, doctors can perform in medical clinics as long as they have:
Oximetry
Cardiac monitor
Anesthesia machine
Operating rooms with Resuscitation equipment ( Crash Cart)
Anesthesiologist Experienced and Certified.
Standard Equipment and Staff having knowledge in the use of this equipment for your own security
Finally, most patients who go abroad (like me) made arrangements with thier PCP for when they get home. One member of PSJ, even has her own PCP planning her plastic surgery journey in Brazil! Moreover, many patinets are pushed out of thier surgery recovery the day of surgery in the States. Abroad, you are required to stay and be monitored for 1+ nights. Most people, stay close to thier PS before they go home and have a plan in case complications arise.
There is 2 sides to every story. Somewhere in the middle - where we all reveiw our own needs - if the best decision for us.
cual es el costo de la liposuccion en guadalajara el costo aproximado y en cuanto tiempo despues de la primera cita se puede operar
Comment by ANGELES — Thu, Apr 20th, 2006 @ 7:35 am
This is one place that has been operating successfully for years and has hundreds of clients from North America.
A 29 year old friend of mine just had breast reduction surgery performed by the same physician featured at this website. She had several surgeons to choose from but liked this doctor the best after meeting with him in person in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
And, most importantly, after the surgery she praises him to the sky for the entire procedure and is very happy with his surgical procedure, his manner, his professionalism, and the aftercare.
And, for facelifts, his specialty, he is renowned. He also teaches other plastic surgeons. His surgical hospital is not in San Miguel.
Comment by David — Sun, Jun 25th, 2006 @ 3:30 pm
i’m a senior producer at CNN looking to interview a U.S. resident who had a bad plastic surgery experience in Mexico. I’d like to do a story demonstrating the pitfalls of going to Mexico to have surgery. I have already done research on examples of good experiences but need someone to show the risks. Please contact me at rose.arce@turner.com if you are willing to be interviewed for my story or have any leads for me.
Comment by rose arce — Thu, Jul 13th, 2006 @ 10:31 am