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Being a board certifiedplastic surgeon in Houston, Texas, I see many patients that have had or are planning on cosmetic surgery in Mexico.  The most common reason that patients give is the reduced cost.  I caution any patient that is considering plastic surgery in any other locations besides the United States that they might not be receiving the care of a board certified plastic surgeon or even a surgeon that is trained in plastic surgery.  Certainly U.S. law and governmental oversight is not respected in foreign countries as well.  Thus, if complications occur or if the patient is dissatisfied with the results, they will not have any recourse.  In addition, U.S. insurance will not pay for additional procedures or hospital admissions and/or charges.  When patients become aware of these additional costs and potential disasters, they usually reconsider plastic surgery in foreign countries.  I refer all my patients to the American Society of Plastic Surgery website for additional information on board certified plastic surgeons.