Strategies to Avoid Complications in Plastic Surgery By Dr. Manuel Peralta: Safe Plastic Surgery in the Dominican Republic.

To minimize the risk of complications during and after surgery, Dr. Manuel Peralta’s team conducts a series of preoperative evaluations and tests to ensure the patient is in optimal health. These include:

Preoperative Evaluations:

• Cardiological Assessment: Mandatory for all patients.
• Anesthesia Evaluation: Performed by Dr. Margarita de Moya, head of anesthesiology.
• Laboratory Tests: Includes a complete blood count, blood chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation tests, and blood typing.
• Chest X-ray: Required, even for residents of the Dominican Republic with medical insurance.
• Additional Specialist Consultations: If needed based on initial test results, the patient may be referred to other specialists, such as pulmonologists or endocrinologists.

Dr. Manuel Peralta’s assistants review all test results before presenting them to the anesthesia team. This review process aims to: Identify preexisting medical conditions: Such as diabetes, which may require special care. Request additional tests: If needed, to gain a complete picture of the patient’s health. Ensure the patient is in optimal condition for surgery,  minimizie the risk of complications.