any recommendations or concerns on cosmetic surgery in the DR

27POSTS

3 years ago

my mother in law is needing an eye lid / lift surgery - its common in the US but not sure if anyone here is performing such a cosmetic process here in the DR. punta Cana area would be better than Santo Domingo (as I hate driving over there) but not a deal breaker

any advice would be great.

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ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

1947POSTS

3 years ago

I have a friend who had it down in SD about 2 years ago. I’ll find out who her surgeon was. She’s happy with the results and hers wasn’t purely cosmetic but to improve her vision as well.

WillieWeb ViP

1660POSTS

3 years ago

It will be Sto Dom most likely.... for a doctor.

Many available here

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17767POSTS

3 years ago

Yes Santo Domingo is the hub of all things plastic surgery.

Which doctor will depend on her age and health but there are several very good surgeons here.

DRVisitor Serial expat

772POSTS

3 years ago

Side question, will plastic surgery cause issues with DR health insurance plan?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

17767POSTS

3 years ago

No, its just not covered by DR Insurance plans. Any complications from it may not be covered either.

DRVisitor Serial expat

772POSTS

3 years ago

@planner

Won't pay is the bell winner and not right...Someone I know had cosmetic surgery about 10 yrs ago and recently ran into health issues from it and insurance wont pay for any treatment or anything for help.