| Surgical
Facility
The majority of the aesthetic operations
performed by Dr. Markowitz are at his surgery
center, located at 435 North Roxbury, Suite
409. Patients in fragile health or with
extenuating circumstances may require a
hospital setting to have their operative
procedures. If you fall into this category
your operation may be performed at the UCLA
outpatient surgery center or rarely as an
inpatient in the main hospital. At the time
of your consultation the site of your procedure
will be determined.
In most instances, Dr. Markowitz
insists that his patient’s postoperative
care be supervised by knowledgeable health
care providers. The majority of his patients
spend at least one night in an aftercare
facility that specializes in the care of
postoperative aesthetic plastic surgery
patients. However, depending on the procedure,
patients may return home with a responsible
adult or with a private duty nurse. The
specifics of your aftercare will be discussed
and arranged at the time you schedule surgery.
Preparation for Surgery
At the time of your initial consultation
our staff will provide you with written
and verbal information regarding the procedures
you are interested in. Photographs of the
areas of concern will be taken. Prior to
your surgical date Dr. Markowitz will see
you to review his findings and discuss any
questions you may have regarding your treatment
plan.
A comprehensive preoperative
medical evaluation within a month of surgery
is required for most patients. A list of
medications and homeopathic remedies to
avoid will be provided. Any medication that
inhibits normal clotting is contraindicated
and should be stopped at least 2 weeks prior
to surgery.
Postoperative
Care
The number and frequency of follow-up appointments
are scheduled to assure a safe recovery.
Although postoperative care is quite standard
for most operative procedures, the visits
may be individualized to accommodate the
patient’s schedule. The charges for
the postoperative care are included in the
global surgery fee. |
