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Dr. Elam and his staff strive to provide a professional, state
of the art plastic surgery experience. This starts with a friendly
and informed staff that will schedule your pre- operative complimentary
consultation. This experience continues with Dr. Elam providing
an honest and informative evaluation of each patient. Often this
evaluation is done on an imaging computer enabling the patient to
see the proposed post-operative result. This extended consultation
allows all patients to clearly communicate their concerns and desires
directly to Dr. Elam.
Approximately two weeks prior to your scheduled surgery Dr. Elam
and the pre-operative consultant spend approximately an hour reviewing
the procedures and making sure that all of your questions are answered
(for patients out of state and country this process will be done
prior to your surgical date.) At this time each patient is given
the pre and post-operative protocol designed by Dr. Elam to achieve
optimum healing and a quick and comfortable recovery. All patients
will undergo appropriate laboratory testing, which Dr. Elam and
Dr. Schwab your anesthesiologist review. Prescriptions, surgical
soap, vitamins etc. will be given to the patient at this time. This
appointment is to set your mind at ease so that you may relax knowing
you will be prepared and well taken care of for your upcoming surgery.
The surgery is performed in Dr. Elam’s private accredited
facility. An accredited facility ensures its commitment to the highest
quality care and compliance with the standards for ambulatory health
care. You will be taken care of by our registered nurse and our
operating room technician who has worked with Dr. Elam exclusively
for the past 20 years. John Schwab, M.D. your anesthesiologist will
make sure you are comfortable and safe at all times. Dr. Elam’s
team will ensure you have a superior surgical experience with unparalleled
post-operative care and support.
Post- operative care is adhered to for the first two weeks and
after that you will have intermittent appointments depending on
your needs. You will be seen frequently by Dr. Elam and he is available
by cell phone anytime to answer any questions you many have regarding
your surgery or recovery. Remember, no question is to small to go
unanswered and you should have complete confidence and understanding
at all times.
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