Out-of-Town

Planning Guide

At Avana Plastic Surgery, your health and safety is always our main concern. Many of our fly-in patients choose to stay at nearby hotels with all the amenities required for a safe and comfortable recovery. In order to make your trip run smoothly and provide you with a stress-free experience, we are available to answer any questions you may have throughout your surgical journey. From your initial consultation to recovery, our staff will be glad to assist you so you can make a better-informed decision.

Your initial consultation

• A preliminary meeting with your surgeon is essential. Our patients have two options to meet with a surgeon. They can either fly in or have a virtual consultation to discuss the details of the procedure, including body photographs via email to assist with the screening process. Going to the first consultation with a few simple questions can help your surgeon understand your aesthetic surgical goals and make recommendations accordingly.
• Patients can also schedule an in-person consultation to go over the proposed surgery and ask any related questions they may have. Our patient coordinators will be available to discuss all fees for surgery and other applicable expenses. A price quote will be provided and relevant information about the desired procedure so you can make all the necessary arrangements and plan accordingly.
• We understand that flying in may not be possible for some patients. That’s why we also provide email consultations. Patients will be asked to email full body pictures: typically the front, sides, and rear, depending on the type of procedure and surgical approach. The patient’s medical history, including medications and supplements they are currently taking, should be included. We will provide you with a medical questionnaire to include that information. Please e-mail your questions to [email protected].

Scheduling the surgery date

Once you have determined that you wish to proceed with the chosen procedure, you will be contacted by a Patient Care Consultant to discuss available surgical dates. Due to our surgeons being some of the most requested plastic surgeons in the area and throughout the nation, a deposit will be required to secure the dates as there is usually limited availability. We advise our patients to arrive a day before their pre-op appointment.

Surgical Clearance

After the surgery date has been scheduled, we will make sure you are cleared for surgery. Some specific instructions will be sent as requested by your surgeon. A prescription for required laboratory testing can be sent to the patient or facility of their choice. Testing should be completed 30 days prior to surgery. Based on the patient’s health status and the nature of the procedure, additional testing may be required.

Start Planning your trip

Once the patient is cleared for surgery, travel preparations are made. For your convenience, we have provided a list of hotels in the area as well as airports near our surgery center. We advise our patients to arrange for someone to accompany them and care for them following the procedure. A caretaker can drive the patient to and fro the clinic, and assist with personal care and hygiene, including meal preparation, shopping, running important errands such as prescription pick up, help with walking, dressing, and provide the level of support and companionship patients need during recovery.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Patients are expected to return to their hotel or lodging place after surgery once the anesthesia wears off and all post-operative assessment is complete. The caretaker or companion will pick up the patient at the clinic right after surgery and remain with the patient for the first 24 hours to assist with recovery.

Tips and Guidelines for Planning Your Procedure

Read staff biographies and watch some videos, then select which surgeon you'd like to have perform your procedure. Below is an example of what patients who live out of town can expect for their full time with Avana Plastic Surgery.

• Contact us through online chat, or by phone during business hours (786) 461-1059
• Make it easy and request a virtual consultation. Your patient coordinator sends out a simple questionnaire via email and requests several photos of you for the selected surgeon to study.
• Set your price and schedule your surgery date with one of our surgical coordinators by making a deposit. This is also the best opportunity to explore financing options.
• Keep your weight stable, and if you smoke, quit at least 30 days before any procedure.
• You are now under the care of the preoperative department, which will send you any specific instructions requested by your surgeon, along with a preliminary medical questionnaire and a prescription for required laboratory tests.
• We can send a prescription for the test to your center of choice if needed. All tests must be done in your hometown, no more than 30 days before your scheduled surgery date. Based on the results of the initial tests, the surgeon may require additional tests. Results are considered due at 30 days and it is your responsibility to have results within the allotted time. Testing must be done between 2 weeks and 29 days before the surgery date.
• Once you're cleared for surgery, it's time to book your flight! To calculate your return date, use the convenient recovery schedule below based on your selected procedure. Please note that all patients must arrive in Miami by NOON OF THE DAY BEFORE THEIR FIRST PRE-OP APPOINTMENT.
• We put together a recovery schedule to help you plan your stay in Miami