When should a procedure be conducted in a surgery center vs. a doctor’s office?
The answer depends on the type of procedure as well as the facility. For members of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, all plastic surgery preformed under anesthesia, other than minor local anesthesia and/or minimal oral tranquilization, must be performed in a surgical facility that meets at least one of the following criteria: a) The office or facility is accredited by a national or state recognized accrediting agency, b) The office or facility is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Title XVIII, or c) The office or facility is licensed by the state in which the facility is located. To find out if a facility is accredited visit: www.aaaasf.org.
