Reccomendation for Mexico Plastic Surgery

lhillenburg · January 16, 2009

Does anyone have any reccomendation for Mexican plastic surgeons, or anyone I should stay away from?

Dr.JLo · January 16, 2009

Hi,

I realize that the cost for PS here in the states is much higher than in Mexico, and I make the following comments only because I have patient safety foremost in my mind.

There are skilled and talented surgeons all over the world, but the simple fact is that the larger PS procedures require long term followup and care.

Not to be critical of ANY doctor, here or elsewhere, but a big surgery with lots of possible postop issues many months after the procedure is just not a good thing to do. Travel after a major surgery may raise the chance of blood clots also.

Read through the boards here (or check out makemeheal.com) ... you will see that many patients have issues that require the surgeon's care weeks and months later.

An LBL and many of the other post-WLS procedures are hands down the biggest PS procedure imaginable.

The low prices are nice, but you don't get what you don't pay for in terms of long term followup.

You also may have no insurance coverage, and have no legal protection for sure.

If you had a PS close to home agree to manage and follow you afterwards, that would solve at least some of the problems.

Also consider some of the items I mention to help defray the costs..Ill post them separately.

Again, I say this only from a patient safety standpoint and in no way mean to be critical of the care rendered by other doctors.

Dr. Schulman · January 16, 2009

I agree with Dr. LoMonaco's post 100%.

While there are many capable surgeons in Mexico (and many success stories), there are also complications. Many of these complications don't surface until weeks after the surgery...when you are already home. One of the main reasons why the prices are significantly cheaper than in the US is because the surgeon does not have to perform any follow-up care. Frequent visits during the first few weeks and months is necessary to make sure you heal safely. Unfortunately, it is all too common for me to be called to the emergency room to help someone who has a complication after plastic surgery in another country. Complications can add significant expense and actually make your "cheap" surgery much more expensive than if you had it done in this country. I completely understand the need to find a more inexpensive surgeon, but be careful where you cut costs - your safety should be priority number one!

quennee · January 17, 2009

I have chose Cos Med in TJ for my LBL I looked in the states and the cost are double what I will pay down there. I also will be receiving one week of aftercare which is not available here in the states. Most PS isn't covered by insurnace anyways so that covers that topic I believe like 2 out of 10 might be after years of fighting or insurance battles. I am one week away from having the procedure and can't wait. I will post pics and let you know how I am doing and what I thought of it.

I can tell you that I did have my lap band down in Mexico and ended up having the best care after a surgery I ever had. The nurse to patient ratio is unbelievable down there. Here its 10 patients to one, down there its one nurse to two patients. I will keep you posted!!!

Edited January 17, 2009 by quennee