How can I find out which Miami surgeons perform surgery in a hospital instead of the surgery center?

Most cosmetic procedures, in particular those based on liposuction, are performed in certified outpatient surgery centers or office based certified ambulatory facilities. They all have to be registered by the state and some, like one we have, by federal body. There is no advantage of doing these procedures in the hospitals, since hospitals are lacking trained personal and appropriate equipment for these surgeries, so surgeries last longer. The way you should approach your selection is to find an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, with good reputation in surgery you are interested and discuss where and why he (she) is providing his surgical service. Good luck.

There are a number of ways to look up a hospital's staff on their website, call hospital information in your area to ask for a plastic surgeon on staff, or researching by contacting individual practices you might consider having surgery with to inquire as to where they do their operations. However, you mention this question under the heading of "Brazilian Butt Lift..." every area is different, but there are some pretty consistent trends in that this procedure is generally done in an ambulatory surgery center as an outpatient procedure. This often comes down to economics: hospitals charge much higher fees for the facility, and patients are generally not wiling to pay the additional cost. Another thing is you list your location in California but are asking about Miami...that's a concern. Medical tourism is generally more risky because of the lack of continuity....who is going to take care of you if you have a problem a month later? If the reason behind your question is safety, then the elements you want to know are whether the facility is accredited, whether all standard of care guidelines are followed (such as use of US, staying above muscle, not going over an unsafe maximal amount of liposuction, etc...). Ultimately having this discussion with your surgeon in consultation is what will tell you whether to be comfortable with that healthcare professional.

Dear TrueLotus,
finding the right Dr. is extremely challenging especially with the number of online platforms and resources available. There a lot of great Dr's available. Make sure he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Definitely check to make sure your choice specializes in the procedure you want and spend the time to read through patient testimonials. There is a number of different sites where you can check for reviews (Realself, yelp, google, etc.).You can always pick up the phone and call around also, find an office you feel comfortable with and set up a few consultations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery