Is surgery in a hospital safer than an office outpatient facility?
For most procedures, cosmetic surgery can safely be performed in the office setting if the surgeon is board certified and the facility is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). [Dr. Hamori and her surgical center meet both these requirements.] Patients often prefer the individual attention and specialized setting of my newly installed, state-of-the-art surgery center. However, patients with special medical problems or those who wish to combine procedures such as abdominoplasty and extensive liposuction may benefit from hospital admission. We evaluate each patient’s needs and preferences prior to choosing a surgical setting.
