Aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures can be performed in a number of locations, depending on the nature and complexity of the procedure. Most cosmetic surgery procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, either in an accredited outpatient surgical center or an accredited office-based surgical facility. More complex reconstructive procedures are generally performed on an outpatient or inpatient basis, usually in a hospital setting. In all cases, the appropriate choice of anesthesia will be administered, with your comfort and safety in mind. Local anesthesia is used in virtually all procedures, either with or without another form of anesthesia, in order to minimize local discomfort both during and after your procedure, and to lessen the need for more powerful anesthesia. Intravenous sedation may be administered, in order to relieve any anxiety and relax you for some shorter or less-invasive types of procedures. In other cases, general anesthesia may be administered, so that you sleep through the entire operation.

In our office-based outpatient surgical facility, Sunset Hills Surgery Center, Dr. Cambre works with board-certified physician anesthesia providers for all cases done under IV sedation or general anesthesia to insure your comfort and safety during the procedure.  Your vital signs will be continuously monitored at all times to insure the proper level of anesthesia and  analgesia.  You will continue to be monitored in the recovery room to ensure full return to consciousness and normal vital signs with maximal pain control following your procedure, and our nurses will not discharge you from the facility until all normal vital sign parameters and adequate pain control have been achieved.