# Thinking of Traveling for Plastic Surgery? LISTEN TO THIS FIRST!

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Podcast: [Our Sleeved Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/our-sleeved-life-podcast-122251)
Published: 2026-01-22T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Epi 10 Planning a surgery-cation? 👙✈️Before you book that flight to Mexico, Colombia, or the Dominican Republic for a tummy tuck, BBL, or skin removal surgery — STOP and watch this first. Seriously. 🛑 In this juicy episode of the Our Sleeved Life Podcast, Ashlyn and Mel sit down with Dr. Omar Beidas, a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in post-weight loss body contouring — and they’re asking the real questions you NEED answered. From sketchy $3,000 surgeries to safety risks you’ve never even heard of, we break it ALL down. Whether you're chasing deals or just confused by all the options, this is your plastic surgery travel reality check. 💬 💉 In this episode, we spill the tea on: ✅ Is traveling abroad for plastic surgery actually safe?✅ Why super cheap BBLs and tummy tucks can be super dangerous 😳✅ What fat embolisms are — and why they’re life-threatening✅ The HUGE difference between “cosmetic” surgeons and board-certified plastic surgeons✅ Why some patients don’t even meet their surgeon until surgery day (yes, really 😱)✅ What to ask before traveling for surgery overseas ✈️✅ Safe ways to pay: CareCredit, Cherry, & more✅ Ashlyn’s honest take on navigating all the confusion as a post-op patient 💬 🧠 If you’ve searched: "Is surgery in Mexico safe?" "Cheap tummy tuck after weight loss" "Plastic surgery abroad horror stories" "How to afford skin removal surgery" "Is BBL safe in the Dominican Republic?" This episode is your must-watch. 👀 👩‍⚕️ About Our Host: Dr. Omar E. Beidas, MD, FACS 💎 Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon ✨ Fellowship-trained in plastic surgery after massive weight loss Instagram → @drbodycontouring Ashlyn Douglass-Barnes, LCSW - Bariatric Patient and Plastic Surgery Patient after extreme weight-loss Instagram → @ashlynchange4life2012 Mel -Hosts of…

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