Office-based surgery has gained notoriety in the media recently for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, most people are unaware that any physician with a current medical license can perform surgical procedures in their office legally without any type of supervision or regulation. And, as you might guess, there is little or no supervision as to the quality and safety regulation of many of these facilities and practitioners.
It is the cornerstone of our practice to never “cut corners”; therefore, we built a state-of-the-art surgical suite. What this means to the patient is that our facility is similar to that of hospitals. Everything from air filtration parameters, sterilization standards, and the use of registered nurses instead of just medical assistants creates the best possible environment for surgical procedures. We believe the quality and standards of facilities vary greatly, and it is important for a patient who is considering plastic surgery to feel as comfortable about their surgical environment as they would in hospital surroundings. Patients should see the operating room where the surgery is to be performed and should know the difference in one that is state-of-the-art and one that is not.
Because the facility was built specifically for plastic surgery, there are certain benefits our patients enjoy. Unlike hospitals, the access is limited to our cosmetic surgery patients and staff. Therefore patients are not exposed to infectious diseases. Our location is easy for patients to find and has plenty of parking available. Private entrances maximize confidentiality, particularly after surgery.
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