Are there any Miami doctors that perform BBL surgery in a hospital O.R.? Would doing so reduce the risk of death?

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I'm hoping to have BBL surgery done in June/July. I've heard a few too many stories lately of mothers dying from this surgery. Although I know its rare - as a mother it makes me nervous. Last year I had labwork that considered me to have borderline protein c deficiency. Not abnormal enough for blood thinners. I want to be as careful as possible to come home to my son. Are there doctors that do this procedure in a hospital setting and if so what is a realistic cost? Thank you in advance!

Andrew Gear, MD · Answer

Unlike the past, the lionshare of cosmetic procedures are now done in an outpatient setting.  As long as the procedure is perfumed by a qualified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility, you are good to go.  They have comparable safety records to hospital based surgery.  Having a big procedure like a BBL and then getting in an airplane a few days later is not such a hot idea and adds to your risk especially in light of a borderline protein C deficiency.  Atmospheric pressure changes and immobility can potentially lead to clotting in the leg veins.  The same holds true for long care rides.  There are plenty of good surgeons in Atlanta who can help you.  Regarding the highly publicized fatalities, that is always a horrible tragedy.  If you go back and do forensics, you will often find that too much surgery was done (often BBL, TT, and breast work) followed by air travel.  I would think twice about that.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

As long as the Office Based Surgical Facility is accredited and the surgeon is Board certified/eligible in the specific field, patients have the option of choosing surgery either at the office or at the hospital.Both are safe, Millions of cases are done in office based surgery, and as long as the patient is cleared for surgery by Family Physician and other specialists as needed, and the facility appropriately select patients to be done in Office Based Surgery is safe.Hospitals might be more expensive and in some States very expensive.

Stefan Rene Adair, MD · Answer

Many board certified plastic surgeons use surgery centers attached to hospitals here in Atlanta. Good luck with your search.

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