I am interested in having this procedure but worried about having it in a doctors office. This seems strange to me but maybe this is normal. Where are most facelifts performed now days?
October 28, 2015
Answer: In office facelifting absolutely!I am fairly unique in the UK in that I perform facelifts in the 'office' not a hospital setting. I am of the opinion in fact that a facelift performed in an accredited facility that ISN'T a hospital is infact better for the patient in that it is a less stressful procedure, less impersonal and often the equipment and instruments are newer and state of the art. As long as the medical care is first class and attentive and the facility conforms to regulatory standards, I think it is it is far preferable for the patient and surgeon.
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October 28, 2015
Answer: In office facelifting absolutely!I am fairly unique in the UK in that I perform facelifts in the 'office' not a hospital setting. I am of the opinion in fact that a facelift performed in an accredited facility that ISN'T a hospital is infact better for the patient in that it is a less stressful procedure, less impersonal and often the equipment and instruments are newer and state of the art. As long as the medical care is first class and attentive and the facility conforms to regulatory standards, I think it is it is far preferable for the patient and surgeon.
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October 13, 2014
Answer: Facelift In The Office Is Standard While I understand your concerns, these cases have moved out of the Hospital over the years. I do my facelifts in my own OR and I think it is actually safer here. I am approved by the Joint Commission - the same body that certifies my hospital OR. They have very stringent rules and regulations that we have to live by.If you go to the hospital, you may not be getting a board certified anesthesiologist, but in my office I won't work with anyone else. No residents, no CRNA's. I have no hesitation at all - and when my mother wanted a facelift...it was done in an office OR.Good Luck - whatever you decide.
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October 13, 2014
Answer: Facelift In The Office Is Standard While I understand your concerns, these cases have moved out of the Hospital over the years. I do my facelifts in my own OR and I think it is actually safer here. I am approved by the Joint Commission - the same body that certifies my hospital OR. They have very stringent rules and regulations that we have to live by.If you go to the hospital, you may not be getting a board certified anesthesiologist, but in my office I won't work with anyone else. No residents, no CRNA's. I have no hesitation at all - and when my mother wanted a facelift...it was done in an office OR.Good Luck - whatever you decide.
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