INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUT OF TOWN PATIENTS

For patients who are traveling from out of town to see Dr. Hochstein, our staff will make every effort to accommodate you.

Our office is conveniently located 20 minutes South from Fort Lauderdale International Airport and 20 minutes North from Miami International Airport. We recommend that you call our office to find out about the availability of specific dates for your consultation or procedure. You can email Dr. Hochstein at info@lhochsteinmd.com, or complete an on-line-consultation request detailing the changes that you desire and include photographs of the areas of concern. It is most beneficial to send both front and side views as well as a back view when necessary.

Please include whether or not you have any medical conditions, and also list any medications, vitamins or supplements that you may be taking. Once these have been reviewed, our staff will set up a personal phone consultation to discuss your surgery. (Patient History Form)

Our office can also assist you with making local arrangements if needed. Dr. Hochstein has arrangements with several local hotels that are comfortable for recovery. For patients that may require post operative care, our office can arrange for private assistance during the time of your recovery. (Hotels in the Area)

Dr. Hochstein prefers that patients arrive at least one day prior to surgery. This will allow Dr. Hochstein and our staff to meet with you in person and go over any questions or concerns that you may have.

You should allow sufficient time in South Florida for your recovery. Recovery time duration, of course, depends on the extent of surgery you have. In general, most patients are able to travel one week following surgery.

Our goal is to make your experience as comfortable and rewarding as possible.

Please feel free to call or e-mail the office if you should have further questions.

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Planning Guide for Out of Town / Out of Country Patients

Here at Dr. Hochstein's Office we have a dedicated staff used to dealing with out of town/country patients. In the last five years we have had patients from all over the globe that have come for different procedures with successful outcome. We understand that there are different factors involved in traveling abroad for a plastic surgery procedure so we are putting together this guide to help you in your planning.

Going About the Initial Consultation

There are two scenarios when it comes to our out of town patients. Those that are able to fly in for a face to face initial consultation and those who chose to have a phone consultation with the Doctor. Either way it can be done.
If you are one of those, who can actually come in for a consultation we will make you a priority, and accommodate our schedule to fit your dates. On the consultation day you will meet with the Doctor, and go over your desired procedure. You will also meet with the patient coordinator who will go over your pre and post op requirements. You will leave the office with a package specially made for you with all important information including a price quote. The package will also include the list of the necessary pre op medical clearances, which can be done by your own doctor. Should you need help with this step do not hesitate to contact the office staff.
In the event flying for your consultation is not an alternative we have had great success at doing phone consultations. In that case however, the Doctor must have your pictures so he can better address your needs. Once we have received the photos and your information and you have spoken to the Doctor, we can either mail or fax out a package specially made for you with all important information including a price quote. The package will also include the list of the necessary pre op medical clearances, which can be done by your own doctor. The patient coordinator will be available to answer any questions that you may have via phone or email whichever is more convenient for you.
Once you have received the quote and all your information, the next step would be picking a date for your surgery. Locking in a date requires an initial deposit of 20% and that can be done over the phone with a credit card. We do not accept credit cards on the day of surgery so you will need to make arrangements for your final payment before you arrive. This is due to the fact that we want you to focus on your surgery and not have any possible financial complications at the last minute. There are many different options such as financing and other forms of payments that can be discussed once you have finalized your decision.
We will need the blood work as well as medical clearance to arrive two weeks before the surgery date. Both Dr. Hochstein and the nurse will review the results to make sure you are ready for surgery. Depending on your age and procedure there may be different requirements. We will do everything to help you with this process. Safety is our highest priority!
When planning for your surgery you also need to consider where you are going to stay and who will be taking care of you. On our website you will find a list of hotels that are close to our facilities. There is also an option for a Recovery Care Suite. We have also listed the closest airports; each one of them is within a 20 minutes range from where we are located. It is a requirement that all patients be monitored for at least the first 24 hours following surgery. If you are coming alone, we have a Recovery Care Agency which provides qualified caregivers as well as registered nurses who are familiar with plastic surgery recovery. This agency can also assist you in driving you from the surgery location to the recovering location, driving you to your follow up doctor visits, perform housekeeping, including laundry, dishes and cleaning linens, prepare meals and drinks, general shopping and grocery shopping, run errands such as prescription pick up and dry cleaning, perform hygiene and personal care, including bathing, grooming and toileting, assist with wound care and apply cold packs as needed, assist with walking, dressing, communications with doctor's and nursing staff, provide companionship and emotional support.

Like many life experiences your plastic surgery experience can be improved with a little advance planning. There is so much to consider at this exciting time but be sure to work closely with your doctor and consider your surgery from beginning to end. If you are planning plastic surgery be sure to plan for a complete positive successful experience. A well planned recovery can increase your safety, comfort, peace of mind and speed of healing. Speak to your doctor about any unusual post surgery recovery conditions, any possible complications that might arise and the expected recovery period. As with any surgery, some swelling, discomfort and bruising is expected. Your specific procedure and individual circumstances will determine what you can expect from your successful recovery.

Here are some general timelines when figuring out your minimum stay with us, please keep in mind that these can change depending your own personal healing process:

Breast Augmentation: 3-4 days (Go home the same day)
Face / Neck Lift: 7-10 days (Overnight procedure). The first night you will be required to stay overnight at our facilities under the care of our registered nurse. The doctor will see you the next morning to check your healing process and to change any dressings. Within 4 - 5 days we will schedule an appointment for the Dr. to remove your initial sutures and at this time the final appointment will be scheduled to remove the remaining.
Tummy Tuck: 7 - 10 days (Possible overnight procedure). This procedure varies greatly depending of the size of the tummy tuck, whether it would be a mini or a full, so please discuss it with the doctor during your consultation.
Eyelid Surgery: 5 days (Go home same day). Recover will depend on whether it is local (for upper eyelids only) or general for lower/upper lids combination.
Liposuction: 3-4 days (Go home same day).
Rhinoplasty: 5-7 days (Go home same day). The doctor will need to see you the next day to remove your packing and then within 5-7 days from the surgery date, the Doctor will remove your splint.
Breast Lift / Breast Reduction: 5-7 days (Go home the same day). The Doctor will advise the staff when to schedule the initial post op visit. Most of the times he will want to see you the next day. All sutures used on breast surgeries are dissolvable. The doctor will need to evaluate your individual healing progress before clearing you to travel. Breast size and conditions vary greatly.
Labiaplasty: 3 days (Go home same day). Although this is not an extensive procedure it does require some special considerations.

Whenever traveling long distances talk to the patient coordinator and Doctor about special instructions for each procedure to minimize complications and discomfort with traveling after surgery.

If the procedure you are interested in is not listed on this page, please contact us for more information.

FINANCING OPTION FOR PATIENTS FROM CANADA

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HOTELS IN THE AREA

TURNBERRY ISLE RESORT & CLUB

19999 West Country Club Drive
Aventura, Florida 33180-2401 USA
Telephone: (305) 932-6200
Telefax: (305) 933-6560
Reservations: (800) 327-7028

As magnificent as the 300 tropical acres beyond your balcony, the private realm of Turnberry's guest rooms is a destination in itself. The connoisseurs at the Zagat Guide call these "The best rooms in the South."

Here, every detail has been considered: the cut of every flower, the comfort of each brocade, the subtle scent of every soap. While luxuriating in the warmth of your whirlpool tub, you may choose to keep abreast of the outside world via your bath's color television or a selection of newspapers from around the globe.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOT

2825 NE 191st St.
Aventura, FL 33180
Phone: 1 305-937-0805 Fax: 1 305-937-0806

Courtyard by Marriott surrounds travelers with the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. Relax and get ready for the day ahead in one of our guest rooms, featuring a comfortable large well lit work desk with ergonomic chair, two phones with data ports, complimentary weekday newspaper, and in-room coffee. Start your morning with a reasonably priced healthy breakfast buffet. When you need to unwind at the end of the day, take advantage of our swimming pool, whirlpool and exercise room. Courtyard the hotel designed by business travelers.

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HAMPTON INN HALLANDALE BEACH

1000 South Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Tel: 1-954-874-1111 Fax: 1-954-874-1112

The all-new Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach - Aventura provides the quality you would expect at an upscale hotel, but at an affordable price. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast buffet, relax by the outdoor tropical pool or work out in the fitness center. Our central location gives you easy access to I-95, which can take you anywhere in Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Plus, you're just minutes away from the beach, the incredible Aventura Mall, horse racing at Gulfstream Park and dog racing at Hollywood Greyhound Track. We are also convenient to Pro Player Stadium, home of the Florida Marlins and Miami Dolphins.

These extras, which could save travelers quite a few dollars per day in expenses:
- Complimentary breakfast bar with over 20 different items to start each day off right
- Complimentary breakfast bar with over 20 different items to start each day off right
- Free local phone calls and no surcharge for long distance calls make directly with calling card
- Free in room movie channels for entertainment while away from home
- Complimentary copy of USA Today delivered to each room Monday through Friday
- Complimentary coffee and tea in the lobby 24 hours a day for convenience
- Hilton hones loyalty program that offers points and miles for free travel
Because of the high value we offer and the fact that we do not inflate our rates just to discount, our quoted rate is our corporate rate.

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AIRPORTS & TRANSPORTATION

FT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT, FLORIDA

320 Terminal Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315
954-359-6100

The Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport receives many flights per day and hundreds of visiting travelers from all over the world. Also called FLL, the Fort Lauderdale airport is perfectly situated in the heart of Broward County just minutes from Fort Lauderdale beach and the world famous sandy beaches of Ft Lauderdale. If you can't locate the information you are looking for on our web pages, just call the Ft Lauderdale Airport Direct.

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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Miami International Airport, MIA
Miami, FL
(305)876-7000

One fixed operator, Signature Flight Support, located on the North side of the airport, serves Miami International Airport. Currently at a temporary facility, the FBO is in the process of constructing a new base catering to an upscale international clientele.

International arrivals clear at the General Aviation Center also located in the north side of the airport. Operated by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, the General Aviation Center (GAC) offers services to the GA pilot every day of the year from 0700 to 2000 hours.

The airport does not have a physical address. If you are using Mapquest to get your driving directions, you may use the following address. 2700 NW 42 Avenue, this will give you the closest directions on Mapquest.

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