Plastic Surgery

All articles in the Plastic Surgery category.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, board certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, board certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba, board certified plastic surgeon in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba in a blue suit in front of a medical library
Plastic Surgery

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.

Plastic surgeon performing liposuction in the operating room
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba at his desk in his plastic surgery office in Santo Domingo
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba in a blue suit beside his clinic's patient lounge
Plastic Surgery

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.

Plastic surgeon making surgical markings in the operating room
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba working at his desk
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba in black scrubs in his office
Plastic Surgery

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.

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