Avana Plastic Surgery is committed to assisting out of town patients with their accommodation needs. From the moment you enter our surgery center, our staff is dedicated to making you feel welcomed. We have established the guidelines to accommodate our patients when scheduling surgery. Making your surgery stay pleasant is our number one priority.
If you are traveling to visit our renowned surgeons, please ask our staff to assist you with your accommodations. We have helped patients that travel from near and far to receive the high quality surgical and nonsurgical procedures we offer. You will be provided with crucial information that prepares you for surgery and recovery. Whether you are looking for a modest or a more lavish stay, we have a variety of lodging recommendations for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
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 info@avanaplasticsurgery.com.
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.
Restaurants
La Fogata BBQ
8239 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33126
(4 min away)
Good Chef Restaurant
113 SW 107th Ave, Miami, FL 33174
(10 min away)
Carrabba's Italian Grill
9231 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33172
(3 min away)
Hotels
InterContinental at Doral Miami
2505 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL 33172
(10 min away)
Provident Doral at The Blue Miami
5300 NW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 33178
(17 min away)
Doubletree by Hilton Miami
11 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126
(7 min away)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
8720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
(2 min away)
Walgreens
8327 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144, FL
(5 min away)
Navarro Discount Pharmacy
11402 NW 41st St, Doral, FL 33178
(15 min away)
Supermarkets
Publix
8341 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144
(4 min away)
Walmart Supercenter
9191 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
(5 min away)
Sedano's Supermarkets
10720 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33174
(10 min away)
Our Outpatient Surgery Facility Location
Avana Plastic Surgery
Address: 8700 West Flagler Street Suite 250
Miami Fl 33174
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.
Miami International Airport Fort Lauderdale Airport
- Address: 2100 NW 42nd Ave Miami, FL 33142
- Phone: (305) 876-7000
- Website: www.miami-airport.com
- Distance to the facility: 15 - 20 min drive
Ranked as the best Florida airport for business travel, Miami International Airport has emerged as one of the leading airports in the nation offering more international flights than any other airport in the United States, particularly to Latin America and the Caribbean. It has more than 100 air carriers and is the top U.S. airport for international freight. The airport is located on 3,230 acres of land close to downtown Miami recently expanded to more than seven million square feet.
- Address: 320 Terminal Drive Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
- Phone: (954) 359-6100
- Website: www.broward.org/Airport.
- Distance to the facility: 50 - 60 min drive
The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is located three miles southwest of downtown Fort Lauderdale and 21 miles north of Miami. The airport boasts of receiving many flights daily as well as international travelers who enjoy Fort Lauderdale’s spectacular beaches and the serene atmosphere.
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 (305) 501-6000
- 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
RECOVERY SCHEDULE
Please take a look at the below guidelines, very important to keep in mind when making your travel and lodging arrangements:
Brazilian Butt Lift
- Wait days to fly after surgery : 7-10 days
- Note: All patients are required to attend a follow-up consultation to ensure optimal healing and recovery. Post-op drainage massage appointments are also scheduled during this time.
Tummy Tuck
- Wait days to fly after surgery : 9-10 days
- Note: A follow-up consultation with your surgeon is required to ensure optimal healing and recovery. The first post-op drainage massage appointments are also scheduled.
Liposuction
- Wait days to fly after surgery : 3-4 days
- Note: Patients go home on the same day
Breast Procedures
- Wait days to fly after surgery : 5-7 days
- Note: One or several follow-up appointments with your surgeon are required to ensure prompt healing and recovery.
Eyelid Surgery
- Wait days to fly after surgery : 5 days
- Note: Recovery is based on the type of procedure, whether it is local or general for upper or lower eyelids.
Labiaplasty
- Wait days to fly after surgery :3 days
- Note: While this is not an extensive procedure, patients are required to stay for at least three days before flying back home.
MAKE A HOLIDAY OUT OF YOUR TRIP!
Make the most of your time in Miami! We encourage patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle in the months leading up to their procedures, what better time to relax than on the white sand beaches that surround us? Take advantage of world-class spas, go sightseeing, enjoy our local art with a tour of Wynwood, or go shopping in Bal Harbour. While your surgeon will have you on a strict regimen of healthy eating, no smoking and no drinking, there is no reason not to make the most of your time in our beautiful city. Miami is a premier tourist destination, and at Avana Plastic Surgery we invite you to experience it all, as long as you follow the pre-operative instructions, of course.
Avana Plastic Surgery
We realize that deciding to undergo any plastic surgery procedure is a major life decision. Most of our patients save for months to finally get the procedure they have wanted for so long. When you decide to contact us, be sure to ask about our convenient financing options. At Avana Plastic Surgery we pride ourselves on offering the best cosmetic and plastic surgery center and some of the best plastic surgeons in Miami, at an affordable price for our patients.
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