Plastic Surgery

Ask Dr. Haas...

Q: I’ve seen some stories in the media addressing the safety of out-patient surgery. Is out-patient surgery safe?
A: Out-patient surgery, done in a certified facility by board-certified plastic surgeon, is very safe. Let’s take tummy tucks for example. My experience, and I've done hundreds if not thousands of these types of operations since we opened our office surgery suite over 6 year ago, is that patients do BETTER at home. I routinely do multiple procedures, such as liposuction and breast augmentation (which takes about 2 hours) and send the patient home. Everyone is aware of the problems in hospitals with drug-resistant, bacteria, overworked nurses, etc. And I always insist on an adult to be at home with the patient attending to them. I also researched the plastic surgery data and found articles confirming my point above. Don't get me wrong, if you have general anesthesia for 4-6-8 hours, you probably should be in a facility overnight, but not for a routine 2-3 hour tummy tuck done with sedation and local. Quality patient care, safety and successful surgical outcomes are the result of the patient, the surgeon and the surgical staff working together. Be sure and select a real plastic surgeon, someone who is board certified in plastic surgery and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
If you have any questions regarding plastic surgery please email Dr. Haas at amber@myimaage.com or write in to:

Imaage® Attn: Amber

7501 New LaGrange Road

Louisville, KY 40222