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» How to travel to undergo a surgery in Argentina?

You only have to take care of getting your air ticket. Our quotes do not include the cost of the air ticket. May include the cost of the pre-surgical tests if you choose to undergo them in Buenos Aires. We suggest that you read the following steps through before getting started.

» Make arrangements for your surgery by following these easy steps:

Step No. 1: Due between 60 and 45 days before the scheduled date of surgery.

Step No. 1: Request an Approximate Quote (A) or an Exact Quote (B):

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What is an Approximate Quote?

You can get an approximate quote without sending us any photographs for assessment by our Physicians. You can find our Plastic Surgery costs here.

To get an approximate quote including the surgery only please, fill out the contact form. Therefore, we will give you an approximate estimate, which means that the estimated cost of your surgery will vary within a fee range. Also, you should take into account that most surgeries are not practiced the same way on all patients. Surgical techniques and complexity will vary on a patient-to-patient basis. This makes the fee for a given surgery patient-specific, and thus it will differ from patient to patient. Abdominoplasty (Abdomen surgery or Abdominal Dermolipectomy), for instance, may be a full or partial procedure, depending on each patient's needs. Full Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure whose scope and duration is greater than that of Partial Abdominoplasty. The same holds true for virtually all types of surgeries: Liposuction, Neck Lift, and Facelift, among others. Thus, an approximate quote will state estimated fees which account for any such variations with respect to the surgical procedure you consult us on.

A. To get an approximate quote, please fill out the Contact Form, following the guidelines set out in A.1.

A.1. An approximate quote may be obtained without sending us any photographs for assessment by our Physicians. At our CONTACT US section, you will find a form which contains a field entitled "Inquiry", where you can specify your inquiry. In this field, you will be required to state:

  1. The type of quote you want to receive, whether it is a quote that only includes the cost of your surgery, medical treatment or a full package which comprises surgery costs, ccommodation, transfers (airport transfer and transfers to the clinic and pre-surgical and post-operative medical checks), and medicine, among others. In this case, please state the accommodation option you have chosen.
  2. Whether you will be traveling on your own. If you do, or your companion cannot assist you during your first days of recovery after a surgery, you will need our assistants' 24-hour care and help during the first 2 or 4 post-operative days (the number of days will depend on the kind of surgery you undergo).
  3. Date or week of the month you plan to undergo the specified surgery or treatment.
  4. Your age, height and current weight.
  5. Current place of residence and phone number (Required only where different from the address and phone number stated in the relevant form fields).
Why are assistants necessary if I am traveling on my own?

Our assistants' help is necessary to avoid post-surgical complications. For a proper recovery, absolute rest is recommended during your first post-operative days. You will have to refrain from certain body movements and activities which could lead to, or dramatically increase the risk of post-surgical complications.

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How to get an accurate Quote?

B. To obtain a customized quote with exact fees, please follow the guidelines set out in B.1. and B.2.:

B.1. E-mail us the photographs required by our Physicians for each particular type of surgery. Our Physicians will personally evaluate your photographs and give you a personalized response, which will include the specifics of your particular case. It is essential that you send us your photographs so that we can provide the customized services that make us stand out. Besides, you will rest assured that our Physicians are familiar with your case, that they have planned your surgery with due anticipation and know exactly how to proceed. In addition, your photographs will let us know whether the surgery you consult us on is the right procedure for you and we will be able to provide a quote tailored to your needs, thus avoiding unnecessary surgery costs.

To find out which photographs are required for a given surgery, go to the relevant specialty, then click on "TREATMENTS", and choose a surgery or treatment. The photographs required are described on top of the text. Then send us your photographs to:

consultas@rodriguezpalacios.com.ar

B.2. Fill out the Contact Form, following the guidelines below. The form contains a field entitled “Inquiry”, where you can specify your inquiry. In this field, you will be required to state:

  1. The type of quote you want to receive, whether it is a quote that only includes the cost of your surgery, medical treatment or a full package which comprises surgery costs, accommodation, transfers (airport transfer and transfers to the clinic and pre-surgical and post-operative medical checks), and medicine, among others. In this case, please state the accommodation option you have chosen.
  2. Whether you will be traveling on your own. If you do, or your companion cannot assist you during your first days of recovery after a surgery, you will need our assistants' 24-hour care and help during the first 2 or 4 post-operative days (the number of days will depend on the kind of surgery you undergo).
  3. Date or week of the month you plan to undergo the specified surgery or treatment.
  4. Your age, height and current weight.
  5. Current place of residence and phone number (Required only where different from the address and phone number stated in the relevant form fields).
Why are assistants necessary if I am traveling on my own?

Our assistants' help is necessary to avoid post-surgical complications. For a proper recovery, absolute rest is recommended during your first post-operative days. You will have to refrain from certain body movements and activities which could lead to, or dramatically increase the risk of post-surgical complications.

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STEP No. 2: Due between 45 and 35 days before the scheduled date of surgery.

Step No. 2: Comprises items C., D., E., and F.:

C. Request and fill out our Confidential Medical Form in Word format which will be attached to an e-mail and sent to you. You can receive this form by e-mailing us at:

» consultas@rodriguezpalacios.com.ar

The Confidential Medical Form must be filled out and sent to RP Medical Center for assessment by our Physicians. The Form contains questions about your health which allow us to determine whether you are fit and all requirements are met for you to undergo a surgery. Once our Physicians have evaluated your health information, we will get back to you via e-mail to confirm whether your current health status allows us to practice a surgery. If the Medical Form has been approved by our Physicians, this means that there is a 99% chance that the results of your pre-surgical tests will be good and that you will be able to undergo surgery.

D. RP will e-mail you the Informed Consent Form for each particular surgery. Please read the form carefully. The Informed Consent Form will help you make a thoughtful and unbiased decision, since it provides information on potential risks and complications and the alternatives to a specific surgical procedure. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions concerning the information on the form. These will be the same forms you will be required to sign before your surgery in order to show your consent to undergo surgery. You can also learn more about the risks of all surgical procedures on our website.

E. Make a USD 300 transfer by regular mail (or a wire transfer through Western Union) for reservations. We will give you all information necessary for you to make the transfer.

F. Start following Pre-surgical Indications one month before the surgery. They are an absolute requirement to undergo a surgery. Pre-surgical Indications are set out on our Web site under each type of surgery. Some surgeries (for example Facial Liftings) require that you totally refrain from smoking for at least one month before the scheduled date of surgery. Tobacco consumption must fall to zero.

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STEPS No. 3 and No. 4: Due 30 days before the scheduled date of surgery

Step No. 3: Comprises items G., H., I. and J.:

G. Start following Pre-surgical Indications one month before the surgery. They are an absolute requirement to undergo a surgery. Pre-surgical Indications are set out on our Web site under each type of surgery. Some surgeries (for example Facial Liftings) require that you totally refrain from smoking for at least one month before the scheduled date of surgery. Tobacco consumption must fall to zero.

H. Inform RP Medical Center via e-mail about the day or week of the month you wish to undergo the specified surgery, considering that your first consultation will take place the day before the scheduled date of surgery. We can reserve that day for you or any other day available immediately before the date you choose for your surgery. We will then contact you to let you know about the scheduled date of surgery and the date of your first consultation (you must take your pre-surgical tests with you), which generally takes place between 1 and 4 days before the surgery, based on the following schedule:

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Schedule of Stay:

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* Regular stay: depending on the type of surgery and based on the schedule above:

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* Please note that the number of regular stay days has been established by considering a normal post-operative recovery without complications, as is the case in 90% of all surgeries. If you happen to suffer any post-operative complication, the regular stay will on average last 7 additional days, which is the period it usually takes patients to recover from such post-surgical complications.

Minimum Stay: For all types of surgeries: 8 nights, 9 days, as long as the patient recovers properly and as expected, as is the case in 90% of all surgeries. Suture removal will not be completed, but it is not necessary to do so in Buenos Aires; the patient can turn to a trusted Physician in his or her place of residence to complete the procedure.

* City Tour: You can make reservations 24 hours in advance from your place of accommodation in Buenos Aires. Patients may take the city tour before the surgery or 5 days after it.

I. At this point, RP Medical Center will have contacted you to let you know about the scheduled date for your first consultation and the date the surgery will be practiced. It is now time for you to book your air ticket, considering that you will need to arrive in Buenos Aires at least 1 day before the date of your first consultation.

J. Once you have booked your air ticket, please contact us by e-mail to let us know the date and time of your arrival in Buenos Aires, the name of the airline and the flight number. With this information, RP Medical Center will make hotel reservations and arrange to pick you up at the airport upon arrival.

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STEP No. 4: Due 20 days before the surgery date scheduled by RP

Step No. 4: Undergo pre-surgical tests, as indicated in item K. below:

K. Undergo Pre-surgical tests. Please remember that these tests must have been made within one month prior to the date of surgery. Once you get the results, please send them to us via e-mail. Consider our service hours if you want to send them by fax. (Fax Number: 011-4797-6672; dial country code 054 for calls from abroad).

May I undergo pre-surgical tests in Buenos Aires?
You may choose to undergo pre-operative tests in Buenos Aires. Nevertheless, there is always a risk, however low, that the results of the tests will not allow you to undergo surgery. Anyhow, once the Confidential Medical Form has been filled out and approved by our Physicians, there is a 99% chance that the results of your pre-surgical tests will be correct for you to undergo surgery. We will make all appointments for your pre-surgical tests.

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» YOU WILL NOT BE ON YOUR OWN – HOW THE PROCESS WILL BE

In Argentina, you will feel at home because we will make you feel one of us. People willing to travel to undergo a surgery or a given treatment will never be on their own. Our mission is to assist you and support you from your departure through to your return. The RP Team will coordinate scheduled activities, and be constantly aware of patient health status, meet patients’ personal needs and dispel their doubts because all decisions must be made with full awareness.

We will make reservations for you, plan all transfers, including roundtrip airport transfers and transfers to undergo surgery or pre-surgical and post-surgical medical checks. Our personal assistants will be always available to help you from the moment of your arrival at the International Airport of Ezeiza, where we will be waiting for you to welcome you and take you to your place of accommodation.

Once the surgery at the Clinic is over, you will be taken to a special room for some hours, and you will be controlled while recovering. You will be then taken to the hotel for final recovery. If you have come to Argentina on your own, our assistants will be by your side 24 hours a day. They will assist you and be responsible for post-operative care during your first recovery days. They will handle all matters and keep in contact with the Physicians and the RP Team. Physicians will conduct all post-operative follow-ups personally.

Under no circumstances will you be referred to another professional or hospital. At RP Specialized Medical Center, we appreciate your trust in us. The Physician you got in contact with via e-mail before visiting us personally will be the Physician who will take care of you throughout the surgical procedure or treatment. Our ORs are part of the major clinics you visited on our Web site. We can assure you that we are a responsible Medical Center, dedicated to providing you a superior quality service.

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» Would you like to visit Argentina as part of your trip?

* City Tour: You can make reservations 24 hours in advance from your place of accommodation in Buenos Aires. Patients may take the city tour before the surgery or 5 to 7 days after it.

We provide additional tourist services for you to travel throughout Argentina and make the most of your trip. We can make arrangements for you to visit Argentina's main tourist resorts (Patagonia, Glaciars, Cataratas del Iguazú (Iguazu Falls), Northwest Region, Mendoza) with or without English-speaking assistants, and enjoy scheduled outings (shows, city tours, ranches, tango shows, among others). For further information, please go to: Where can I stay?

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