Lgeek wrote: Hi I was schedule and but the 250 down to go to Mexico to get pmma and thought I was set to go may 22...I didn't realize I need a passport to get back into the us and that can take up to 13 weeks+...I am not that far from Dr. Rupeka and I was wondering if I got some bellafil down there could I still go back and see Dr. Morales after I get my passport to get a round two of pmma? I was just so ready n don't wanna stop the momentum I have about getting it done...I know I can be patient but I was actually on the fence about both since Dr. Rupeka is in Ohio but I like the sound of the up to 20 cc from the Avanti team and I know they have a decade of work behind them and I'm not sure how long Dr rupeka has but it's a convenience thing for me being only a 1 hr and half away from the Ohio office... Just looking for some suggestions and answers to a unique question I think...
You'll need to ask Avanti Derma. My understanding is that they typically don't like to perform on people who have had prior procedures done (with other Clinics), but since it is PMMA, they may or may not make an exception. According to their 2023 Brochure, it says that if you have prior dermal filler procedures, you'll need to contact them to get the green light.
And yes, you'll want your Passport. It's not fun being put into what they call "
Secondary" for hours on end, searching everything you have only to scold you for not having a Passport, and then letting you through only to have missed your flight. In other words, it's not the kind of logistical error I'd recommend risking.
If you can wait the 13+ weeks, I always recommend going with your initial commitment (which in your case is Avanti Derma). Obviously if this is something you can only do within a specific time frame because of lifestyle & logistics, then you'll want to look at local alternatives. Dr. Rupeka is a seasoned injector and there is also Dr. Nanda who is running a
10% Special
for PhalloBoards members, with offices in Ohio as well -- so you do have options you can vet if it must be local/regional.