What is standard for first night home care after deep plane face lift?

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Should I have the option to choose who cares for me the first night recuperating at home after a deep plane face lift? Only 1 surgeon with whom I have consulted requires I use their recommended caregiver. The other surgeons leave it up to the patient's choice. I can hire someone on my own for less than half the price. With the already high cost of this procedure (28K) it seems adding a more expensive service would be unnecessary.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

You definitelyneed  someone with you but not necessarily a nurse. You don’t need much the first night other than someone giving you your meds and emptying the drains if needed. You will spend most of your time Sleeping. Watch the video below to see daily progress in a facelift starting before surgery 
Regards 
Dr J

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own aftercare preferences. In general, however, it’s extremely common for relatives to care for a patient after cosmetic surgery, rather than hiring a caretaker. You are correct that you are already paying a steep price for this procedure. I would recommend expanding your search, as many highly reputable board-certified facial plastic surgeons do not have these same requirements. At the end of the day, the choice is yours, but it’s always important to partner with a surgeon you feel comfortable with. I also feature my own recovery suite where patients can spend their first night if they prefer to get top quality care in a luxurious environment. Again, it is a matter of the patient's personal preference.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Patients after surgery can be a friend or relative. Some surgeons may insist on supplying you with their own caretaker. I prefer a frequent or family member. The after care is pretty basic.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice, the patient's family member  is usually the caregiver and RN is not required. We prefer the family member to be with the patients for the first 48 hours after the surgery to make sure the patients are doing quite well after a facelift procedure and the drains have been removed.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

First, the fee you have been quoted is double the norm so, unless you are really committed, it might be wise to do some comparison shopping.  Next, you should be able to select your own caregiver.  It need not be an RN but should be someone in whom you have trust and a comfort level.

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