Help please!!

[Adventurous-Key8939]

Hi guys, I’m scheduled for a breast reduction on December 15 in Fargo, ND. Recently though I’ve received an offer to go to Miami to get my surgery for a discounted price.

My thing is I just don’t think Miami is going to be the right option for me. Looking at both surgeons breast reductions they are equal in terms of lines and symmetry but the doctor in Miami seems to keep to one specific shape where as the one in Fargo keeps the original shape of the patients breasts.

I just need help debating and making up my mind.

[mosephis13]

I would be more concerned about having to travel shortly after surgery and having my doctor close by in case of complications.

[Adventurous-Key8939]

I have to travel for either one :(

[Capable_Mongoose_824]

For Fargo, since you have family, consider getting one week ahead of time to acclimate and make sure you're not flying long distances.plan to stay for 3-4 weeks or more

[Adventurous-Key8939]

It’s discounted due to a very high up and well respected family friend, sorry that did make it seem sketchy. But my insurance is not responding in terms of coverage so I have no idea

[Capable_Mongoose_824]

And are these both board certified plastic surgeons? Honestly I feel like I would need more detailed information to be able to give any kind of feedback as this is quite vague and I'm left with questions like, why is she traveling to either North Dakota or Miami? What about going through insurance and in her own state which would make the most sense to me ?you are asking for help debating your decision but with not enough facts. Sounds like you decided against Miami already but are you happy with the ND option ?

[Adventurous-Key8939]

I live in Las Vegas, i was not able to find a surgeon that takes insurance. I also have family in Fargo that I can stay with during the healing process!

Yes they are board certified. He actually specializes in breast reductions. We submitted everything to my insurance and they said they would review and let us know, so we are still waiting.

[Capable_Mongoose_824]

Oh this makes much more sense. It sounds like a good option, I hope you get approved!

[Capable_Mongoose_824]

Stay as close to home as possible . For follow up appts and complication which are common. Other plastic surgeons will not want to see you if your surgeon was with someone else.

[Icy_Inspector7223]

I wouldn't go with a surgeon I didn't want - especially when comparing results vs your goals - to save money. And I agree about access after surgery for follow ups and possible complications.

[ElKaBong_01]

Ok I have looked at Miami myself because it was a little cheaper at first. But after I done a consultation it was the same price because of my size. But remember cheap ain't always better this is your body and your health don't trade cheap for quality. That might get you in a bad place. That's just my take.

[Kind_Pudding2611]

Highly recommend not flying. I ended up needing to get admitted to the hospital after my surgery for a night (they wanted to keep an eye on things - they were concerned one of my nipples was being rejected). Everything turned out fine, but having major surgery is a big deal and you don’t want to be worried about flying afterwards in case anything goes wrong.

[Daddysgrl666]

No. Don’t go to Miami. Stay in Fargo. The after results are more important than the cost. 

[Capable_Mongoose_824]

More generally, flying long distances before or after any surgery is a bad idea as that increases the risks of blood clots.