Facelift in Hospital Versus in ASC?

January 21, 2010
Asked By:Doberman in Los Angeles, CA

I am considering a consult with an exceptionally well-credentialed surgeon, but was taken aback when I learned that he performs all facelifts in a hospital or, and requires an overnight stay in the hospital.While on first blush a hospital might appear to be the ultimate in safety, when I think of hospitals, I think of (a) staph infections; (b) medication errors; (c) malfunctioning or uncalibrated equipment; (d) lots of green interns/residents/fellows running around; and (e) the 2004 mishaps at MEETH in NYC. Apart from the issue of likely higher fees, does anyone have any thoughts on having a facelift in a hospital versus ASC?

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October 1, 2014

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February 22, 2010

Answer: Most facelifts are performed in ASC

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 22, 2010

Answer: Most facelifts are performed in ASC

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January 24, 2010

Answer: Hospitals versus office, outpatient or ambulatory surgery centers

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January 24, 2010

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August 28, 2012

Answer: Facelift in a hospital

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August 28, 2012

Answer: Facelift in a hospital

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