Episode Details

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 Our Sleeved Life Podcast and Creator of Just Be You Awards

Follow us on IG → @oursleevedlifepodcast Website → https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com

💳 Resources Mentioned: CareCredit → https://www.carecredit.com

Cherry Financing → https://www.withcherry.com

More Episodes → https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com

💬 Join the Conversation: Would you travel for plastic surgery? Have a success or horror story?

Drop it below ⬇️ — We are reading all your comments and might shout you out in a future ep! 💌

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