Is a recovery house really necessary?

Thank you for your question. We recommend recovery house when the patient doesn't have any relatives in our country. Having a good recovery is really important to have great results. 

I hope my answer will help you to your question.Before undergoing any surgical procedure, please seek a board certified plastic surgeon

Having
surgery abroad is a set-up for problems of this nature. You need to see
a plastic surgeon, but did not trust the surgeons that work diligently in your
area to provide care to their patients. The surgeon that you did choose
has no ability and probably no interest in taking care of their postoperative
patients because they know you are not going to fly back to where they are to
seek out care. So now what? Bring the problems of another surgeon
to the local doctor who you did not allow to treat you and expect that they
will take care of the postoperative complications? Or go back where you had
your surgery and require that the surgeon that did the surgery take
responsibility for their work?

hello tkm1821 The surgeon will also instruct you on the period of time to wait before normal activities and exercise can be continued. Patients can expect to resume normal activities in 1-2 weeks, office work in 3-5days, active jobs in 14days, exercise in 2weeks, walking, swimming, or riding a stationary bicycle a few days after surgery. #recovery #options

When undergoing major surgical procedures, it is essential that you have access to skilled healthcare professionals for the first few hours or even days to ensure that no complications develop. A nurse at the Recovery House will help you take care of your medical needs, whereas there would be no one to perform such tasks at a hotel. However, I would not suggest traveling out of the country simply to save money on plastic surgery. Best, Dr. Emer

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing following surgery.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



Director-Beverly Hills Breast and Body Institute



#RealSelf100Surgeon