Surgery Center

Often, when people think of having plastic surgery, they assume that they must have their procedure performed in a hospital. They may not even consider the possibility of having their surgery at an ambulatory surgical center, (ASC). In some instances, if they have heard of ASC’s, they might think that it is not as safe a choice as a hospital. When it comes to plastic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation, facelifts, tummy tucks, etc., this couldn’t be further from the truth. An ambulatory surgery center is a facility where surgical procedures are performed, and typically those that do not require an overnight stay. Not all patients are suitable for procedures in an ASC, and hospitals are more appropriate for complicated, risky cases as well as procedures that require greater observation and recovery times. Patient selection is essential to ensure the appropriate setting is chosen for your surgical procedures. Our surgeons, anesthesia team and clinical staff work together to determine the safest setting for your surgery.

Often a patient’s biggest worry about having their surgery at an ASC is whether or not it’s safe. The truth is that ASCs are required to have many of the same safety standards as hospitals. ASCs are highly regulated by federal and state entities. Due to the stringent state requirements met by our ambulatory surgery center, we are able to provide surgical services for cosmetic surgery in addition to reconstructive procedures that receive re-imbursement by several insurance carriers. Our surgery center is held to the highest standards for outpatient surgery and is inspected by the state and Medicare for compliance. Each licensure or certification is based on a stringent evaluation process and we’re proud that our facility has passed every test.

Men and women considering cosmetic surgery should be comfortable with the environment they are treated in. Delaware Surgical Arts allows us to give our patients the most individualized, calming and pleasant experience possible, and not such a cold environment that you may experience in a hospital setting. Plastic surgical procedures that are most commonly performed in the ASC are face lifts, eyelid surgery, breast augmentation, tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), breast implant exchanges and rhinoplasty.

All anesthesia is provided by board-certified anesthesiologists and CRNA’s, and our operating rooms are fully equipped to handle medical emergencies. In addition, there is a lower risk of infection since the patients being seen in the ASC are not typically sick with viral or bacterial infections like in a hospital. Plus there are fewer patients overall at one time in the surgery center reducing these risks. Thanks to the highly knowledgeable, experienced, dedicated and compassionate staff at Delaware Surgical Arts, patients can trust Premier Cosmetic Surgery for a comfortable cosmetic experience with incredible results. Our team of board certified plastic surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNS’s and nurses look forward to welcoming you to our state-of-the-art facility.