Im thinking of getting a mommy makeover but I've found out the plastic surgeons do not perform their surgeries at a hospital, but a center of some sort. Should I be concerned its not at a hospital in case something goes wrong ? Im 61, healthy and active but have Type 2 diabetes under control and sleep apnea I use a CPAP for.
March 21, 2025
Answer: Concerns with surgery in a surgery center You should not have any concern as long as the facility is accredited and credentialed as it should be for the surgeries they are doing. I do all of my patient's surgeries in my own Surgery Center attached to my clinic. This is very nice for patients as they are already familiar with staff and location. There is much less risk for infection as elective plastic surgery patients generally aren't "sick" like typical hospital patients. Your surgeon should have medial privileges at the nearest hospital in case there is a need for transport. I make all of my diabetic patients have an AIC below 7, all patients have to have BMI less than 32 and you will want to wear your CPap as directed with no other sleep aids from the surgeon.
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March 21, 2025
Answer: Concerns with surgery in a surgery center You should not have any concern as long as the facility is accredited and credentialed as it should be for the surgeries they are doing. I do all of my patient's surgeries in my own Surgery Center attached to my clinic. This is very nice for patients as they are already familiar with staff and location. There is much less risk for infection as elective plastic surgery patients generally aren't "sick" like typical hospital patients. Your surgeon should have medial privileges at the nearest hospital in case there is a need for transport. I make all of my diabetic patients have an AIC below 7, all patients have to have BMI less than 32 and you will want to wear your CPap as directed with no other sleep aids from the surgeon.
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March 20, 2025
Answer: Facility Your surgeon should have credentials at a hospital even if primarily surgeries are performed in an outpatient clinic. If your surgeon feels sure that you are safe to have surgery outside of a hospital make sure the facility is accredited and speak with your surgeon about the plan if something unexpected should occur. Also be sure that your surgeon is working with a board certified anesthesiologist who is aware that you use a CPAP as they may request that you bring it the day of surgery.
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March 20, 2025
Answer: Facility Your surgeon should have credentials at a hospital even if primarily surgeries are performed in an outpatient clinic. If your surgeon feels sure that you are safe to have surgery outside of a hospital make sure the facility is accredited and speak with your surgeon about the plan if something unexpected should occur. Also be sure that your surgeon is working with a board certified anesthesiologist who is aware that you use a CPAP as they may request that you bring it the day of surgery.
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