Plastic Surgery

All articles in the Plastic Surgery category.

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba under a surgical light in the operating room
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba in blue scrubs in a clinic hallway
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba standing in his clinic in Santo Domingo
Plastic Surgery

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.

Dr. Jean Paul Giudicelli Saba at his desk, liposuction results guide cover
Plastic Surgery

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.

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