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Asked Mar 29, 2006, 09:42 PM — 3 Answers
I have been doing a lot of research on plastic sergery in Brazil. The dr. I have been talking to seems really great but I don't know him and Brazil is a long ways from the U.S.A. I have seen his before and after pictures and they look amazing and I have done a lot of work in loosing 140 lbs and I have some loose skin and I need boobs. It is $3500 cheaper than getting it done here even with the airfare and motel and food. It looks on the up and up but how do I know for sure?

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Mar 29, 2006, 10:22 PM
Congratulations on the great weight loss.

I know $$ is an issue, but unless you know people who've been to, or can get confirmation that this doc's rep is top notch among his peers, I'd be a more than a little scared to go out of the country for this. You have researched this and you still aren't sure.

I'd rather have a doc here in the states I can go after if something goes wrong.

This guy might be top notch. Can you check with the med association in brazil to see if he's had any complaints or suspensions? Can you get him to give you references in the US?

More risk than I'm comfortable with at this point.

Again, congratulations on your terrific weight loss.
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Mar 30, 2006, 04:32 AM
Hi,
I agree with the answer before mine.
If you can't get any information about this Doctor from anyone in Brazil, or from any medical associations in Brazil, I wouldn't risk it.
Pictures are sometimes not to be trusted.
I would go with a US Doctor, someone who has a good reputation, well known in your area. Best of luck.
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Feb 27, 2011, 11:49 PM
Its better to go with experienced plastic surgeons instead of inexperienced ones which you might have figured out by now. Money is bit of botheration but If somehow this could be managed than the effects of plastic surgery will be wonderful I do not want people to become victims of inexperienced plastic surgery.
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