Serving Abdominoplasty patients in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and McLean, Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Csaba L. Magassy and Dr. Shahram Salemy of Plastic Surgery Associates, P.C., utilize the latest techniques and advances when performing Tummy Tuck Surgery.

Board Certified Tummy Tuck Surgeons

Plastic Surgery Associates, P.C. are committed to excellence in patient care and comfort and will insure that the PSA Surgical Suite facility will continue to meet the highest standards for quality and safety as well as provide cost savings and convenience to you.

The Facility

Your choice of a facility for elective plastic surgery is an important decision. Let us help you make it an informed one.

Some patients choose an ambulatory surgery facility because of its personalized care, greater privacy, and cost savings, while many patients find the pleasant setting it provides them and their families the most attractive feature. Others choose ambulatory surgery because it eliminates the overnight hospital stay and allows a shorter recovery period without the additional expense.

All of our surgical procedures are performed in our fully staffed and accredited ambulatory surgical suite in McLean, Virginia. You will arrive to and leave from the facility on the same day of your procedure. Extremely high standards for equipment, medications, safety and personnel have been established to insure the finest and safest facility possible for our patients.

The Surgical Suite meets the highest level of accreditation (AAAAPSF Level C) and is subject to periodical reviews and renewal. The PSA surgical suite has qualified for this renewal at every examination since the facility was opened in 1985.

The Staff

The standards of our PSA team far exceed accreditation requirements. Twelve registered nurses (R.N.'s) with nursing assistants make up the highly skilled surgical and recovery team. Most staff members have been associated with PSA for 20 years or more. Several members of the staff have had surgical procedures and are capable of giving advice and support, not only from a professional but a personal point of view as well.

The Initial Consultation

Your experience begins with a personal consultation with our doctors. You should come to your consultation prepared to discuss your concerns and goals frankly, as that is the only way you can benefit from our expertise and experience. And while we will be happy to offer his suggestions as to how to achieve your goals, only you know what you want.

After you've discussed what you would like to achieve, we will outline recommendations. The suggested procedures, the risks and benefits, as well as the pricing will be clearly described in layman's English and/or Spanish. After you have completed your consultation, you can take your first concrete steps toward realizing your goals by scheduling your procedure.

Anesthesia

Anesthesia for plastic surgical procedures requires a high level of skill and experience. Each member of the anesthesia team clearly meets that requirement having more that 25 years experience in every facet of anesthesia practice from pediatric anesthesia to anesthesia for open heart surgery. Our staff of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA's) has worked closely together for many years to develop anesthesia techniques specifically designed for patients undergoing plastic surgery in an ambulatory facility.

At PSA there is one charge for the surgical procedure, one charge for the anesthesia, and one charge for the facility. Because there is only one charge for the facility, you know exactly what the costs for your surgery will be. Generally, the cost of ambulatory facilities are considerably less than similar services provided in a hospital.

Follow-Up Care

One of our nurses will call after your procedure to check on your recovery and answer any questions you may have. In addition, a doctor is always on-call for urgent questions.

The most common questions asked have to do with the period following surgery. Will it hurt? How much? What kind of care do I need afterwards? How long before I can resume my regular routine?

Most people feel quite well within 24 to 48 hours following their procedure. However, bruising and swelling are common. It can be minimized by the use of ice packs (you'll receive specific instructions), but most people plan to take it easy for at least a few days to allow the swelling to subside.

The most difficult questions to answer are those about pain, because there simply are no objective measurements. However, it's safe to say that while most people do experience some discomfort and pain after their procedure, it's less than they were worried about. Many report no significant discomfort at all.

Coverage

While most insurance plans do not offer coverage for cosmetic or elective surgery, other reconstructive procedures may be covered. Our Patient Care Coordinator will be able to help you with the questions you have about your insurance coverage. Some insurance companies will allow reimbursement for surgery performed in the accredited facilities of doctors because the accreditation assures that the facility meets recognized standards of quality. The cost-saving benefits of ambulatory facilities have been favorably viewed by state and federal health agencies.

Each case should be evaluated individually. Ambulatory surgery may or may not be appropriate for you. Your medical history and your doctor will decide if you are a good candidate for surgery in an ambulatory setting.