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Consultation + Surgery in 7 Days?
I am thinking about getting traveling to Seattle from Alaska to get a rhinoplasty. Would I be able to get a consultation and surgery in 1 week? If not, what is a safe time range to take leave from work?
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ZombaSlayer
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Consultation and surgery for out of town patients
This is certainly possible and has been done numerous times in our office. We work closely with our out of town patients to determine if they are a candidate for surgery and provide guidance in making travel arrangements that will allow for all necessary appointments to occur.
Patients are not cleared to fly after surgery for roughly two weeks, though some have been cleared to fly home after 8 days. Patients are instructed to refrain from physical activity for two weeks...
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Consultation + Surgery in 7 Days?
A consultation followed by surgery is possible but, in my opinion, not always advisable. Most good Plastic surgeons have surgeries scheduled weeks to months ahead of their consultation schedules. Unless there has been a cancellation it is unlikely that you can be fitted into such a surgeon's schedule. Moreover, before settling on any one surgeon you should see several surgeons and hear what each has to say as well as what the prevailing opinion may be. Only after you have done your home...
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Consultation and surgery
I would make sure you have some type of conversation with your surgeon ahead of time to make sure his or her schedule will accommodate having the surgery right away- our surgery wait list can be up to 2-3 months. You can probably send photos ahead of time for some assessment- almost like an on line consult. Make sure you stay in town for 1-2 weeks after wards depending on your surgeon's preferences.
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Surgery and time off
I have done many surgeries on patients from out of the area the day after an in person consultation . What is more important is giving yourself enough time to recover which is one to two weeks after a rhinoplasty. It would be best that you remain near your surgeon for at least one week for post operative visits.
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One week off for rhinoplasty
For my patients one week is enough. I remove sutures and splints then and travel is acceptable. There will be some swelling and possibly bruising. You should call your surgeon and ask if your timeline is acceptable. Barring any unusual circumstances, it should be fine.
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Consulttion and Surgery in a Week
We will do this for out of town patients. Many variables though that come into play most of the time., Generally; You have to be a very healthy candidate without need for medical optimization. You must be an appropriate candidate for that type of surgery, (physically and mentally). You must have a plan for your peri-operative care. You must stay in town for a few days after. The surgeon must have time on his schedule to accommodate you. There are...
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Surgery on the run
With the ability to consult over the internet in real time face to face this should not be a problem. understand that a physical exam is still essential and be prepared for the unexpected glitch. in my office it is our routine to see pts in varying parts of their travels. we generally get all ducks in a row just as if you were in town. the physical exam at that point is to confirm our visual findings and in rare cases alter a plan. remember the most important decision is always made...
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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Consultation for Rhinoplasty and surgery in one week
I strongly recommend a consultation, and if all is appropriate, get a pre-operative visit quickly. The procedure can be done in a few days if the lab work and assessment are acceptable. The travel arrangements, arrangements for someone to stay with you the first night, and a follow up visit within a week are all to be considered and arranged. We do many rhinoplasty procedures on patients from other cities and states with difficult time schedules.
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Consultation + Surgery in 7 Days?
This is becoming more and more common. The way I handle this out of town surgery in my practice is as follows: First internet/ email contact. I request medical history, photos of areas for surgery. Depending upon the area, in this case a rhinoplasty. I request at least 1 week to 10 days in Miami. Blood works, paper work, consents are done prior to arrival for first visit. At that visit we meet examine, discuss, this could take a few hours. Than the next day or two operate. Follow up in 2...
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Rhinoplasty consultation and surgery in 1 week.
This can be done and many offices like ours do this based on availability. However, the most important issue is the quality of the rhinoplasty. Make sure you see an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who does natural, non surgical noses.
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Out of Town Rhinoplasty
Hi Zomba,
It is possible to have your consultation and pre-op visit the day or so before surgery for rhinoplasty. I would advise you to have a "virtual telephonic" consultation with your rhinoplasty surgeon a few weeks before. You should email photos of your nose and then have a telephone consultation. Patients should remain close to their rhinoplasty surgeon for at least 5 to 7 days after rhinoplasty (preferably longer), and have a rhinoplasty surgeon, or at...
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Timing for rhinoplasty consultation and surgery in Seattle
Before undergoing rhinoplasty surgery an in person examination is recommended to fully assess your nose. We call also perform computer morphing to discuss what changes you are interested in achieving with surgery.
I have found that wiith some advanced planning surgery can often be scheduled within a week of the consultation. I would recomnend staying in the area for at least a week after surgery before returning back to Alaska.
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Consultation and surgery
I definitely recommend an in office consultation before surgery, and depending upon the doctor's schedule, you may be able to get the surgery within a week or so. I would recommend staying in town for at least one week or longer after surgery.
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