Making the decision to have Plastic Surgery should not be taken lightly. There are plenty of fluffy, happy articles online and in magazines about the wonderful benefits of looking younger and more attractive via Cosmetic Surgery procedures, but those results are only possible when clients do their homework. Choosing the best Plastic Surgeon is imperative to getting the results you desire, and that can mean traveling outside of your local area.

Here are things to consider if you are trying to determine how far you should travel for Cosmetic Surgery.

Who is the best Plastic Surgeon I can afford?

Just as with any profession, there are amazing Plastic Surgeons and there are those with a less than desirable track record. When you make the decision to have a Facelift, Rhinoplasty, or other procedures that will permanently alter the way you look, you want the most experienced and qualified Plastic Surgeon at the helm. Do your research and study credentials, their reputation and reviews, and view plenty of before and after pictures. Ask for references. Do they have a specialty? For example, Dr. Slupchynskyj is known for his revolutionary Ethnic Rhinoplasty procedures, so many of our patients travel a long ways to ensure their Ethnic Rhinoplasty or Revision Surgeries are done by the best.

If the Plastic Surgeons in your area don’t make the cut (pun intended) then make the investment to travel to a surgeon who you trust will provide the most desirable outcome. In other words, you want to travel as far as you need to in order to have your procedure(s) performed by the best Plastic Surgeon you can afford.

How long can I take off work?

Many people are concerned that traveling will cause them to miss additional work time; however, this isn’t necessarily the case. With more major procedures, such as a full Facelift or Nose Job, we recommend that patients take 7 to 10 days off anyway to allow any swelling, bruising, or discomfort to fade and to allow the stitches to heal. Being away from home can often enhance the recovery period, because you are able to fully relax, rest, and recuperate. You will need to meet with the doctor at the one week mark to ensure your incisions are healing properly. Then you are free to return home.

Many of our patients travel from other states and make this their “vacation” for the year. Their families take advantage of all there is to do and see here and New York, and our patients return home looking better, and feeling more confident, than ever before.

Understand the risks of traveling abroad.

There has been a recent trend to travel abroad for Plastic Surgery procedures. We wholeheartedly recommend that you think twice before leaving the United States to have Cosmetic Surgery. In most cases, patients go abroad for Plastic Surgery because the procedures cost considerably less money. However, they are not taking into consideration the holistic costs of your safety and well-being. The United States has some of the most stringent medical regulatory measures of any country in the world. You want to ensure someone who is fully educated, trained and qualified, and adheres to the industry standards does your surgery. Your life is literally in their hands.

Dr. S. has performed countless revision surgeries to correct shoddy work done overseas. In these cases, the clients spend considerably more money, when you take into consideration their initial expenses for travel and procedure(s), and then add them to the cost of Revision Surgery, not to mention the pain and suffering that occurs in between. When you travel outside the country for your Cosmetic procedures, you are putting yourself at risk for poor quality care before, during, and after your surgery. You are also exposed to foreign contaminants and diseases that can compromise your immune system, which will further complicate your recovery period. It is always best to find a Board Certified Surgeon in the United States who comes highly regarded.

Don’t Let Finances Keep You from Visiting the Best Plastic Surgeon Available

Never let finances get in the way of a top-notch Plastic Surgery procedure. Investing in the best possible outcome is well worth it. If finances are the only thing keeping you from having your Cosmetic Surgery procedures performed by a reputable surgeon, ask their office about financing options. Dr. Oleh Slupchynskyj is one of the best Plastic Surgeons, and our office offers a variety of financing options to ensure you receive the high-quality procedures you deserve.

Contact us today to schedule your consultation, and begin making your travel plans for a Plastic Surgery procedure that will be done expertly the first time around.