Question:
Hi, Has anyone had a tummy tuck at a plastic surgeon's office instead of at a
hospital? I received a much lower quote becuase they have a facility (equipped) where they do all their surgeries. I am a little concerned becuase I'm not sure if it would be safe, should a problem come up. Has anyone done their surgery like this? Or maybe even with them? Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery... Thanks 249/144 — Maria G. (posted on December 8, 2004)
December 8, 2004
My LBL and lipo were done at the surgeon's office and I felt I got better
care then I would have in a hospital setting. They had a charming apartment
to stay overnight and I had one on one nursing care. That never would have
happened in a hospital. Just be sure they are certified and you should do
great , also be sure they have a plan if something goes wrong. My PS sent
anyone who might go bad (no one ever did) to a hospital about 10 miles
away. Ask questions and set your mind at ease.
Wendy
— Wendy H.
December 8, 2004
Before you decide to use the Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery I'd
suggest that you check to see if they have had any recent problems. I'm
not sure if it's the Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery that had had some
pretty serious problems with surgeries recently. I urge you to be extra
careful and do some due diligence before selecting your doctor. Good luck.
— vitoria
December 8, 2004
As long as they are a licensed surgical facility and have back up plans in
case you should need hospitalization, there should not be a problem. My
surgeon prefers to do his surgeries at the surgery center, as he can get in
and out faster as they are used to working with him all the time and the
costs are better controlled etc. This is not his own surgery center,
otherwise it might be even cheaper. My first 2 PS were too long to do at
the surgery center so they had to be at a hospital. I also was in the
hospital 3 days with the LBL and 2 days with the upper torso lift. I had
my medial thigh lift done at the surgery center but then stayed over night
at the hospital one night. They have an agreement with the hospital that
surgery center patients can stay there.
— zoedogcbr
December 8, 2004
Yes, I did. At The Center for Surgical Excellence, by Dr. Robert Rehnke,
in St. Petersburg, FL. I highly recommend Dr. Rehnke and his team as well
as the facility.
The facility is certified and had an operating room, recovery room and
overnight stay area equal to that of a hospital or surgery center. Do your
homework before deciding...DN @ GOAL
— DianeN
December 9, 2004
I had a full face lift, brow lift, upper and lower eyelids, lips augmented,
arm lift, breast lift and augmentation at the same time at a surgical
center in San Diego, CA. I stayed overnight and had excellent care. They
were setup for any emergency and there was a hospital across the street if
needed. Good Luck!
Debbie D.
11/9/02
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— debbie11092002
December 9, 2004
I feel as you do, Maria. Eventhough I haver never had an anesthesia
problem, I much prefer the security of a full hospital staff and
facilities. I know many do well in day-ops, surgi centers and Drs.
facilities, but as I told my WLS, you could cut me from my neck to my
navel, as long as you did what you felt was the safest way to go. I really
didn't care about the pampering, just wanted to pacify myself as far as
safety. I had my PS done in a hospital, and the place was like a hotel. I
had my own carpeted room, and the nursing care was like private duty. When
they brought me my first liquid meal after surgery, it was all juices and
jello, and not sugar free. The nurse went down to the kitchen myself to
get me something I could eat. The best hospital experience I ever had.
Bottom line, have trust in wherever you decide to go.
— Fixnmyself
December 10, 2004
I had a lower body lift and brachioplasty at an out patient surgery center
and was very pleased. As stated before, make sure it is accrdited throught
the Joint Commission of Hospital Accreditation. I also felt it very
important that my surgeon be board certified by the American Board of
Plastic Surgery. If your doctor has gone thru the process to be board
certified he is unlikely to be careless in the choice of where he performs
his surgery. When I get my thighs and breasts done I will also go to the
same surgery center. my profile has a lot of details about my experience.
— **willow**
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