If your surgeon is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and has an in-office surgical suite, you will need to confirm that it has been appropriately accredited.
As of July 2002, the ASAPS put into effect it's new policy requiring the following of all ASAPS member surgeons:
Surgeries performed under anesthesia, other than minor local anesthesia and/or minimal oral or intramuscular tranquilization, must be performed in a surgical facility that meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Accreditation by a national or state recognized accrediting agency/organization
- Certification to participate in the Medicare program under Title XVIII; or
- Licensure by the state in which the facility is located.
Bear in mind that this only applies to plastic surgeons who are members of the ASAPS.
In any event, you will need to inquire about the availability of life-saving equipment, who will be administering the anesthesia, etc., just to be safe. Other accrediting organizations to contact are:
JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care)
AAAASF(American Association for Accredited Ambulatory Surgical Facilities)
