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I am starting to think about the next step in plastic surgery for me. I have lost 184 pounds, want to lose another ~50 to get me around 200 pounds before I go under the knife again. I say "again" because I had a panniculectomy about 100 pounds ago. My pannus was such a problem that I had it removed when I was only partially down, knowing that I would still need a full lower body lift when I get to goal weight. Now looking at my body, I know I will need a lower body lift, inner thigh lift, breast lift with probable implants, and possible brachioplasty. And Lipo in various spots for sure. I know this is two operations, possibly three. So since I know it will be complicated and expensive I want to start researching options now.

Obviously I can go back to the doctor who did my panni (which was covered by insurance), but I am hesitating for two reasons. First, I was not 100% pleased with the results. In the end it turned out OK but not great. Second, he is expensive. As is virtually any plastic surgeon in the San Francisco Bay Area.

So I'm hoping any of you regulars on this forum can give me any links or advice on having plastic surgery done outside the US, or other options for less expensive surgery when you have to pay out of pocket.

Thank you!

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I know it is far but Korea is a great place to get plastics done for cheap. Lots of people come here to get a job just for something to do while they have surgeries here.

If you have good insurance you might also be able to be covered here with your american insurance while you are in Korea.

My doc is also a plastic surgeon and I have seen tons of his work and he is good. I have gotten Lipo with great results. When I am closer to goal I will probably have more done. I like that he does both band and plastics because he knows the band well and so I wouldn't be worried about any procedures I get done.

A lot of people go to Mexico for cheap plastic surgery too. If you don't want to travel far Mexico is good.

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