If you’re considering a plastic surgery procedure, have you given much thought to where you’ll have it performed?
For many in this position, the hospital is the standard choice. But you do have options.
More and more people are opting to go the private route. And there are so many reasons you may want to choose a private plastic surgery center versus the hospital for your procedure.
Why Choose a Private Plastic Surgery Center?
One of the main reasons patients choose a well-established private plastic surgery center is its patient-centric approach that emphasizes personalized attention. This is in stark contrast to larger medical facilities that devote little time to creating a reassuring environment to reduce anxiety and keep patients at ease.
But there are many additional reasons to choose a private plastic surgery clinic:
- Reduced Risk of Exposure
How many times have you or a loved one returned from the hospital only to get sick? The nature of hospitals makes them a natural breeding ground for infectious diseases. Patients are in a hospital because they are sick. So your chances of picking up an illness are increased. This is not the case in a private clinic.
Since those who are eligible candidates for plastic-cosmetic surgery are required to be healthy, you’re already looking at a much safer patient population in terms of illness. In addition, private facilities have much more control and the ability to limit procedures to those that are clean. This avoids the possibility of cross-contamination from previous use of the room.
- Customized Approach to Anesthesia
Private facilities typically employ anesthesia providers who deliver a lighter and more patient-friendly type of anesthesia than what’s typically given at hospitals. This is not to say that hospital anesthesiologists are not capable of providing lighter anesthesia. They are. It’s just that hospital cases often require heavier anesthesia, which is likely to have more negative side effects. The private clinic approach means patients will have a more comfortable recovery and be able to return to regular activities sooner.
- Highly Individualized Care
Hospitals are huge and busy and doctors only have a short amount of time to connect with their patients. But the staff at a private clinic pride themselves on getting to know and understand you. It’s a part of the treatment plan that starts with the initial consultation and continues throughout the entire tenure of your care.
A board-certified plastic surgeon in a private clinic has the time to discuss your concerns, give a detailed explanation of procedures, and develop a treatment plan designed for you. And when you return for follow-up exams, you will see the same familiar faces who know you and you’ve grown to trust, rather than one of an array of nameless providers.
- Dedicated Expertise
When you decide to go to a private plastic surgery clinic, you’re ensuring that the equipment, the medical staff, and even the room you’ll be in are designed around the type of procedure you’re having. That’s because everyone and every aspect of the center is dedicated solely to plastic surgery. Such specialized knowledge translates into smoother procedures, improved outcomes, and better, more efficient delivery of care.
- Advanced Equipment
Technology is always improving. Yet, getting a new piece of equipment at a hospital can be a long and drawn-out process that has to be approved by a committee. And the committee often chooses the lowest bidder.
On the other hand, a plastic surgeon at a private clinic has control over which supplies and equipment they obtain. This gives them the freedom to choose the highest-quality equipment with the latest technology to deliver optimal patient outcomes. At a highly qualified private center, you can be at peace knowing that every instrument, every piece of equipment, and every employee is top-notch.
- Flexible Scheduling
When working in a large hospital system, making an appointment often means a several-week/month wait just to get in for the preliminary meeting with the doctor. Yet, private office-based plastic surgery facilities can streamline scheduling by making much more efficient use of your and your surgeon’s time. No delays because of emergency or higher priority cases, as you would find in a hospital setting. Your surgery is the top priority and will proceed as scheduled without unpredictable delays.
Curious About How a Private Practice Could Benefit You?
If you were planning on having your procedure at a hospital, consider all the above reasons to choose a private plastic surgery center like ours instead.
Still unsure?
We get it. So we encourage you to contact us to learn more about how our personalized approach will help you achieve your aesthetic goals in a safe, comfortable, and highly individualized setting.