Plastic Surgery Blog

Recovery guides, costs, safety and procedure comparisons from Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, board-certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo.

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Plastic Surgery for Men in the Dominican Republic — Gynecomastia, Lipo & Body Contouring

Plastic surgery for men in the Dominican Republic: gynecomastia surgery, male liposuction and high-definition contouring, recovery, and discreet care.

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The Real Cost of Plastic Surgery in the Dominican Republic — A Complete Budget Breakdown

The real cost of plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic: surgery, flights, recovery stay, massages, supplies and time off work, the costs people forget.

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What to Expect at Your Virtual Consultation — A Step-by-Step Guide

What happens at a virtual plastic surgery consultation: what to prepare, what the surgeon evaluates, questions to ask and next steps. Dominican Republic.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba under a surgical light in the operating room
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Revision Plastic Surgery — What to Do If You’re Unhappy With Your Results

Unhappy with a previous result? When revision plastic surgery is possible, how long to wait, and what to bring to a consultation in the Dominican Republic.

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Recovery Houses in the Dominican Republic — What They Are and How to Choose One

Recovery house or hotel after plastic surgery in the Dominican Republic? What to look for, red flags, questions to ask, how long to book in Santo Domingo.

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How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery Abroad — The Complete Pre-Op Checklist

How to prepare for plastic surgery abroad: a pre-op checklist from 12 weeks out to 48 hours before surgery, for patients going to the Dominican Republic.

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What to Expect from Liposuction Results — and How Long They Last

Liposuction results: when you will see them, whether they are permanent, how long they last, and what affects quality. An honest Dominican Republic guide.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba in a modern operating room
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Tummy Tuck Scars — What to Expect and How to Make Them Fade

Tummy tuck scars: where the scar sits, how it changes over time, how skin tone affects healing, and how to help it fade. From a Dominican Republic surgeon.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba at the reception desk of his plastic surgery clinic
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How Long Does a BBL Last? The Complete Guide to BBL Longevity

How long does a BBL last, and are results permanent? How fat survival works, what changes over time, and how to protect your result. Dominican Republic.

Breast augmentation result, side view, in the operating room
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Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift — Which One Do You Actually Need?

Breast augmentation vs. breast lift: the one sign that tells you which you need, and when to combine both. From a plastic surgeon in the Dominican Republic.

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