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DO's and DON'T's of Having Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico (or other foreing countries)

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MsVetRN    41

MsVetRN
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DO's and DONT's Advice for Having Cosmetic Surgery in Mexico (or other Foreign Country).

DONT
assume because you had the Sleeve in Mexico (or anywhere) and it was a breeze, your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure will be a breeze.

DONT
expect to have the same results as another person whose weight loss was 100 pounds less than yours or who heals and scars differently than you.

DONT
schedule a Cosmetic Surgery procedure with a surgeon without sending pictures and having him evaluate them but then
DO
realize once he does his second evaluation in person, his recommendation may change.

DO,
if possible, take the time and spend the money to go to a local Plastic surgeon for a consult and recommendation so that you can then compare that recommendation with the foreign doctor's recommendation and make an informed decision. Sometimes, local surgeon's offer FREE consultations.

DO
have a companion accompany you as you will need assistance after you leave the clinic and are at the hotel. The money it may cost for that companion's Passport and airfare is WELL WORTH it in the end.

DO
have cash funds available in the event you require additional IV fluids, IV pain medications, additional labs and, possibliy a blood transfusion after your surgery or it is necessary to spend additional days in the clinic due to complications - which can happen to anyone no matter where you have your surgery.

DO
reserve a WHEELCHAIR at each air terminal on your trip home.

DO
plan on taking ample time off from your job for adequate and safe recovery/healing process.

DO
take the post op instruction of DONT SMOKE after your Cosmetic Surgery procedure SERIOUSLY as smoking is the
NUMBER
ONE
cause of poor healing, infection AND POOR END RESULTS of Cosmetic Surgery - especially breasts and face.

DO
have a plan for follow-up aftercare when you get home for suture removal, drain removal or any potential complications such as infection or dihissence which can AND does no matter who the surgeon is or how good that surgeon's practices are. Nobody ever thinks complications will happen to them, but TRUST ME...they happen and for a multitude of reasons. A Primary Care Physician should be on board prior to you having the surgery. 99% of the time, local plastic surgeons will NOT touch a patient who has gone to a foreign country for their cosmetic surgeries.

DO TAKE COSMETIC SURGERY AS VERY SERIOUS, MAJOR SURGERY
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Threetimesacharm    1,400

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May I ask why you are posting this? Did you have complications? Would you mind sharing?

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Geminidrive    389

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A Primary Care Physician should be on board prior to you having the surgery. 99% of the time, local plastic surgeons will NOT touch a patient who has gone to a foreign country for their cosmetic surgeries.[/b][/i][/u][/color]

DO TAKE COSMETIC SURGERY AS VERY SERIOUS, MAJOR SURGERY.

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Wow, just wow!

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MsVetRN    41

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I posted this because folks go into this sometimes (most times) unprepared no matter how much I try to tell them how it is going to be. I had some complications after i returned home, no fault of the surgeon. If it had not been for my docs here, I would have been in a world of trouble. I just want people I send to realize the potential issues that can arise and be prepared.

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MsVetRN    41

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I by NO MEANS am saying do not go to Mexico for your plastics!! I mean, I work for a Plastic Surgeon in Mexico!! I just want people to be informed and prepared. I didn't mean to scare anyone! SORRY! :unsure:

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Ms.AntiBand    2,984

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This should be for any type of procedure done...and not just in MX.

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Nicolanz    1,484

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Ack! I plan on sportin flappy skin if I have it. This does not sound like fun! Lol

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Ack! I plan on sportin flappy skin if I have it. This does not sound like fun! Lol

Me, too!

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MsVetRN    41

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Ack! I plan on sportin flappy skin if I have it. This does not sound like fun! Lol

Well...no...its not "fun" but it is well worth it!!! Its the "icing on the cake", so to speak, after working so hard to lose the weight.

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crystalintville    66

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Thank you for your post MsVet. I'm researching for plastics in early 2014 now and your post is helpful since this isn't the same as the sleeve.

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kwindham    57

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i just had my Tummy Tuck in Tijuana and had no problem.

what surgeon did you use if you dont mind my asking? How long did you stay postop before traveling home?

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lara0280    27

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i had surgery last saturday i spend one night at the hospital and the they took me to the hotel, I'm going home on saturday.

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MsVetRN    41

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what surgeon did you use if you dont mind my asking? How long did you stay postop before traveling home?

I have had all my plastics (and sleeve) done in Tijuana and am TOTALLY HAPPY with all my results. I leave Thursday to return to Tijuana for my facelift...the LAST surgery I want done.

Dr. Niebles has done all of my Plastics.

If you are interested, I will give you any information you want. I can send you pictures to a personal email but not on this forum.

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