Patient FAQs

How much does a surgery cost?

The patient’s medical evaluation is required for diagnosis and to indicate the individual treatment for each patient. Two patients that have reported the same problem may require different treatments, as there are several factors that can differentiate them such as age, sex, complexion, skin type and adjacent tissues, treatments, diseases and previous surgeries, smoking and drug use, lactation, and previous pregnancies, among others. Photos may be a useful reference but may never replace medical evaluation. The cost of the operation can only be told after a diagnosis.

How long is the recovery period?

Every healing process has three stages: inflammation, cell proliferation and relaxation of the scar. During these stages a variety of physical and chemical processes are produced in the body which are reflected in the patient through various signs such as swelling, sometimes bruising, hardening of the treated areas, strange sensations, redness and discoloration of the wound, as well as the relaxation of the tissues, that lasts an average of 1 year. However, relative rest is recommended in most cases for an average of 5 days, which may vary depending on the type and extent of surgery performed.

Does the laser mean no incisions or cuts?

The láser, (acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulate Emission of Radiation) is a device that generates a controlled beam that acts in the tissues, stimulating different processes depending on the type of laser and tissue. It is used as primary and complementary treatment of several surgeries. Such treatments do not involve incisions and are performed in an outpatient basis.

When can I perform physical exercises?

It depends on the type of surgery. Most interventions are recommended to avoid excessive physical exercises during the first three post-operatory weeks. However, if patient’s daily activity is not intense, they can resume their normal routine a week after the operation.

Do I need any preparation before surgery?

All patients scheduled to undergo surgery should take preoperative blood and urine tests on an empty stomach and a surgical risk with electrocardiogram. Some surgeries may require further tests.

Patients who smoke should stop smoking as early as possible before surgery. Tobacco consumption noticeably alters the scarring process, which increases the risk of problems in wound healing. Hyperbaric medicine is very useful in these cases. Taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines increases the risk of bleeding and therefore should be discontinued at least 10 days before surgery. The use of contraceptives and some vitamins should be discontinued when possible, and its use must be reported to the treating surgeon in order to take the necessary preventive measures.

Will I take any risk if I undergo plastic surgery?

Any action that is taken during life is subject to some risk; however, in the case of surgery this risk should be minimized. For this, the patient should choose a professional who meets the conditions of preparation and experience, assisted by a first class medical team (surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses). Moreover, it is necessary to make sure that where intervention is made in the appropriate infrastructure and expertise to provide the patient with the needed security and tranquility for the surgeon to get good results.

Can I undergo several surgeries during the same intervention?

The number of surgeries that can be performed on a patient in a single intervention will depend on the assessment carried out by the surgeon, which will be considered in addition to the risks of the patient, related to the duration of the surgery, the type of anesthesia, the areas which do not compromise the vitality of the tissues, among others.

Do I need some additional treatment after surgery?

In most cases we recommend the use of complementary therapies for a rapid and good healing, to improve and guarantee the results for a longer time and prevent pathological scarring. These treatments range from the use of a topical cream to cosmiatry treatments.

What is Cosmiatry treatment?

Cosmiatry specializes in facial and body treatments that do not require surgery. These, combined with the latest equipment, give the skin the ability to absorb nutrients and eliminate toxins by itself.
Cosmiatry is the secret to maintain healthy skin and a beautiful body clean. It can be used as a primary and additional treatment in most surgical procedures plastic surgery.

What is ISO 9001-2008 Certification?

It is an international quality certification, awarded to the institution that complies with the regulations, which requires a series of processes and protocols to provide quality patient service.

What are hyperbaric chambers for in plastic surgery?

Hyperbaric medicine involves the supply of pure oxygen (100%) at pressures higher than normal. This is only possible in a hyperbaric chamber since under atmospheric pressure we only breathe about 21% oxygen. Its conditions allow oxygen to be distributed through the body 20 times better than normal achieving hyperoxygenation all body fluids and tissues (hemoglobin, plasma fluid, spinal, etc.) This way it restores vitality to the tissues, accelerates any healing process, helps coronary and brain irrigation, increases the psychophysical capacity and cures some specific diseases, among other effects. Hyperbaric medicine is one of the greatest medical improvements.

Will I change much after a facelift?

Every patient who consults with a plastic surgeon it is looking for a change. This change should be natural. However, the main change will occur in the patient’s psychological state to eliminate the reason that led him to seek plastic surgery treatment and negatively affected their relationship with their environment.

Where I can get information about the plastic surgeon I chose?

The recommendations of friends or relatives give some assurance about the surgeon. However, patients should make their own inquiries about the professional’s prestige, if he is registered as a specialist in medical school, his information on the web, the scientific institutions he belongs to, where he performs surgical procedures, etc. It is important to beware of misleading advertising that offer innovative treatments and wonderful results.

How to know if the plastic surgeon will meet my expectations?

The interview with the surgeon will be a patient’s standard to know whether they are facing the right professional for a treatment that meets their expectations. The doctor – patient relationship should be the best to achieve an understanding of what the patient wants and what can be improved or corrected. The plastic surgeon will explain everything about the surgery so that the patient is fully satisfied and has no doubts about it, allowing them to achieve the proper tranquility to undergo surgery.