What is the surgeon's training?

Is the surgeon certified?

Is the surgery center or clinic certified?

Does your personal health insurance cover you outside your country?

Do the key personnel at the surgeon's office speak your language fluently?

Are you communicating directly with the doctor or his staff?

        You should not be depending on a travel agent for details about your planned surgery.

Is the surgeon a member of recognized national and international societies?

        Many of the doctors on on LatinAmericaPlasticSurgery.com lists their memberships in national and international medical societies.

What are the doctors references?

        Ask for names and contact information of patients who have recently had a similar procedure and contact them about their experience with the surgeon, their staff, aftercare facilities and post-operative follow up.