Plastic Surgery Blog
Recovery guides, costs, safety and procedure comparisons from Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, board-certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo.
Swelling After Liposuction — A Realistic Timeline
Swelling after liposuction is normal and follows a predictable timeline. Learn what to expect week by week and what actually helps it fade.
How to Choose Your Breast Implant Size — A Practical Guide
Choosing your breast implant size means matching measurements, lifestyle, and goals to your body. Here is how to decide with confidence.
Sitting After a BBL — How Long to Avoid It
Sitting after BBL can flatten your newly transferred fat. Learn how long to avoid direct sitting and how to protect your BBL result at every stage.
Mini Tummy Tuck vs. Full Tummy Tuck — Which Fits You?
A mini tummy tuck treats only the lower belly, while a full tummy tuck addresses the whole abdomen. Learn which one actually fits your body.
Flying After Plastic Surgery — When Is It Safe to Fly?
Flying after plastic surgery raises clot risk. Learn when it is safe to travel home, why timing matters, and how to reduce your risk in the air.
Compression Garment After Surgery — Stages, Timing, Mistakes
A clear guide to the compression garment after surgery — the healing stages, how long to wear it, and the common mistakes patients make.
What Surgery Day Actually Looks Like
From arrival at the hospital to waking up in recovery. Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba walks through what happens on the day of surgery, hour by hour.
How to Read Before and After Photos
How to read before and after photos in plastic surgery: lighting, posture and camera tricks, what an honest photo set looks like, and the warning signs.
Why Some Patients Are Told No
Not everyone who wants surgery should have it. Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba explains the reasons a patient may be turned down and what to do next.
The Biggest Mistakes Patients Make After Plastic Surgery
The biggest mistakes after plastic surgery: removing compression early, skipping lymphatic massage, sitting after a BBL, and other recovery errors to avoid.