Length of Time in Town per Procedure
Breast Augment (breast implants):
3 days, sutures dissolve on their own.
Liposuction:
2 to 3 days. Sutures dissolve on their own.
Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty):
7 days, the sutures if used will be removed on day 4. The splint will be taken off the nose at day 7.
Facelifts:
7-10 days. Sutures in front of the ear are removed on day 4, staples if used in the scalp are removed on day 9 or 10.
Ageless™ Minilift:
5 days, the sutures are removed on the 4th day and the patient can return home.
Tummy Tucks:
1 week, all of the sutures are hidden and need not be removed. The pain pump catheters are removed in 3 days. The drain is taken out between 5 and 7 days.
First Night Companion:
You cannot spend your first night after surgery alone. Therefore, if you are not staying at Jewish East Outpatient Facility for the first night, you must either bring a companion with you, or let us arrange an overnight caregiver for you. Depending on the procedure performed and your budget, you can choose between a registered nurse and a trained companion. Be sure to let us know if this service is needed when you schedule your surgery.
Follow Up Care:
We can usually find a plastic surgeon in your home town to handle any follow up needs you may have after your return home. This is often provided at no charge to the patient.