• Medical Evaluation

At your initial appointment, Dr. Busquets will evaluate you according to your interests and needs, and will offer and recommend the best options. The recommendations will be given to you in writing, but not before receiving an orientation of what the service entails from the BPS (Busquets Plastic Surgery) staff. You will be able to have any doubts and questions clarified at the time, and you will be informed in general about the steps and requirements of candidates for surgery, and what the procedures entail once you decide to have surgery with Dr. Busquets. The goal of our staff is for you to leave our offices with the certainty that you will be in the best hands and receiving the best and most complete guidance.

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• Physical Activity

In general, cardiovascular exercises can be resumed two to three weeks after surgery. Weight-bearing exercises, impact exercises, and extreme sports can be resumed at least six weeks after surgery. Please note that the post-surgery process varies from patient to patient. The doctor will provide you with specific instructions for each case during your post-operative appointments.

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• Travel Abroad

It will depend on the type of surgical procedure and type of trip. It is important that you attend post-operative appointments, during which the doctor will tell you when you can travel depending on how your recovery is going.

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• Lactation

Breast augmentation does not affect your ability to breastfeed in future pregnancies. For any other type of breast procedure, if you are a nursing mother, you should stop breastfeeding three months prior to surgery.

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• Abdominal Surgery 

You may be a candidate for abdominal surgery as soon as six months after giving birth.

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• Sex

Sexual activity will only depend on your comfort, so you can have sexual activity once you feel comfortable and have no discomfort.

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• Infection Prevention

During the discharge process, you will be advised, among other things, on the importance of taking the prescribed medications. You will be prescribed antibiotics, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories, and others such as for pain, nausea, and constipation. All of them are very important to take rigorously, but we emphasize that antibiotics are essential for preventing infections.

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• Smoke

¡NO! No more than two months before or after surgery is allowed, without exception. Your health is always paramount.

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• Recovery Time

This will depend on each procedure. If the surgery is on the breasts and abdomen, generally, in a week and a half you could be back to your daily routine, and in many cases, in less time. Liposuction (fat removal) could result in recovery in approximately five days, depending on the area affected. Almost all recoveries are relatively quick, and allow you to continue with your daily life as normal as possible. Post-operative care on your part is essential.

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• Anesthesia

Dr. Busquets, in coordination with the anesthesiologist, will determine which type of anesthesia is most recommended for each patient. It may be general anesthesia, sedation, or local anesthesia. In most cases, general anesthesia is recommended. It is important to note that recent studies have shown that general anesthesia is very safe. Most people do not have serious problems due to this type of anesthesia, not even those who suffer from serious illnesses. We have a group of certified, first-rate anesthesiologists with vast experience in the practice of anesthesiology that you will meet and will clarify your doubts prior to the procedure. You should never fear this detail when making your decision.

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• Ambulatory Surgery Center / Hospitals

We have our own operating room, where you can undergo all types of surgery, which is certified by the Department of Health and by the AAAASF, the most important accreditation body for outpatient surgery centers in the United States. We are the first in Puerto Rico to have this accreditation. In this way, we provide you and your accompanying family members with absolute privacy, convenience, and comfort. The operating room staff has the academic preparation and all the certifications and licenses required to guarantee you the highest degree of professionalism and empathy.

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In addition, Dr. Antonio Busquets enjoys privileges at the best and most recognized hospitals in Puerto Rico. Although most surgeries are outpatient, it is completely optional and at your discretion to decide which option you prefer, whether you select the BPS outpatient surgery center or the hospital of your choice based on Dr. Busquets' privileges. Your decision will not alter the high professionalism service that we will provide you.

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• Pre-Admission

¡You decided to have surgery with Dr. Antonio Busquets! ¡Thank you! Once you make the decision to have surgery, we will provide you with complete guidance, validating dates, type of procedure, and giving you documentation and precise written instructions on the steps to follow. During the pre-admission appointment, we will take you by the hand until the day of the procedure to familiarize you and acquaint you with what you are expected to experience that day. Having empathy and making you feel confident is important to us at BPS.

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• Post Surgery Care / Follow-up Visits

At the pre-admission appointment that we will give you, we will guide you on the importance and role of the person who will accompany you and must be with you the first two days after surgery. During the discharge process, we will again guide the companion on the post-operative care to follow. Dr. Busquets, the BPS team, your companion and you will be the best team for your recovery by simply following the instructions of Dr. Busquets and his medical staff.

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• Accreditations, Licenses and Certifications of Dr. Antonio Busquets

In the About Us section, you will find images of all the certifications that Dr. Busquets has. You should always make sure that your doctor complies with all the certifications, licenses and permits required by the agencies that regulate the profession. It is very important that you know that when you find out about your doctor's qualifications, make sure that a plastic surgeon is Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and is associated with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Puerto Rico. Plastic surgery is elective, but for Dr. Antonio Busquets, the health of all his patients always comes first. "Dr. Antonio Busquets will soon receive accreditation from the American Society for Aesthetic Surgery (ASAPS)"

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• Payment and Financing Alternatives

For cosmetic surgery procedures, we accept major financing options such as Care Credit, VISA and Mastercard. Additionally, we accept cash, personal and cashier's checks or certified checks, and electronic transactions through ATH Móvil Business (pATH /BusquetsPlasticSurgery) and Paypal (busquets_ps@yahoo.com). Some restrictions, conditions and processing fees may apply.

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The Care Credit credit card is an attractive option due to the promotional offers that it offers and of which Dr. Antonio Busquets is a participant. For more information and guidance, you can contact us. Access the following link for your credit application.