out of town
Your Guide to Successful
Out of Town Surgery
The team at Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery is committed to offering you the safest and most personalized experience possible for your surgery. We have several options for those visiting from out of town who would like guidance in arranging the finest accommodations in the area for their recovery.
YOUR CONSULTATION
Prior to your video consultation, Dr. Wallin would appreciate taking photos so he can better understand your concerns. These photos are easily taken in a well-lit room with a solid color background with most smartphones. The following pictures are requested all in a vertical format:
- Frontal view that includes your entire head down to your collar bones
- Side profiles of each side with your head in a neutral position
- Angled pictures at a 45 degree. Line up the tip of your nose with your pupils for easy alignment
Our team will schedule a video consultation for those from out of town. We will reserve about an hour to understand your concerns, provide you with useful information, and answer all of your questions. You will receive an email prior to the consultation with a link to our portal, where you can fill in your past medical history, medications, allergies, and more. Please do this before the video consultation so we can assure you are a good candidate for surgery and don’t need additional workup.
Scheduling Your Surgery
As part of your consultation, you will meet with our surgery coordinator who can schedule a surgery date for you. We will review the cost of surgery to include all the fees (surgeon, facility, and anesthesia) at that time. Full payments are due two weeks prior to your surgery. A deposit is also required to hold your surgery date before you make your full payment.
COSMETIC PACKAGES
For patients who would like the finest pampering during their recovery, we have several packages available with some of Southern Utah’s favorite accommodations and services. Due to surgery recovery differing based on the surgery you choose, please contact us for full costs.
Our premium package includes:
- Accommodations at the Inn at Entrada, Southern Utah’s premium private resort
- Private deep tissue or relaxing massages (2) each 90 minutes in your personal condo
- Private, in condo nail artist treatments for hands and feet
- Catered meals by Twisted Kitchen
- Personal caregivers available by request
- Activities for your support person include: Award-winning golf at CNN’s “19 places to golf before you die”, tennis, pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, and more
Our standard package includes:
- Accommodations at the Inn at Entrada, Southern Utah’s premium private resort
- Catered meals by Twisted Kitchen
- Personal caregivers available by request
- Activities for your support person include: Award-winning golf at CNN’s “19 places to golf before you die”, tennis, pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, and more
What Will My Recovery Be Like?
Once your surgical plan has been decided, Dr. Wallin will discuss your specific recovery timeline with you and make recommendations for length of stay. Below, you will find a general idea of how long we recommend you remain in the area for our more popular procedures. Please understand that every patient and surgery is different, and your healing time may be shorter or longer than planned.
We recommend you arrive one day before and stay for five days after the following surgeries:
- Chin and facial implants
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Ear pinning (Otoplasty)
We recommend you arrive one day before and stay for 7 days after your surgery for the following surgeries:
- Facelift
- Necklift
- Browlift
- Full face C02 Laser
Where Should I Stay?
If you would like to make your own arrangements during your stay in St. George, we have discounted rates with a few local hotels. Let us know what you are looking for, and we can direct you to a hotel that offers special rates exclusively for our patients.
What Can I Do While in Southern Utah?
Depending on your chosen surgery, you will be able to do certain things that may brighten your day and help keep your spirits high. Dr. Wallin will guide you on your activity levels that are permissible. A good guide is to keep your heart rate normal- especially during the first week.
If you would like to get outside, many of our patients enjoy a scenic drive in close proximity to your accommodations. Most locations listed have entrance fees.
- Snow Canyon State Park (Minutes away with wonderful red rock canyons)
- Zion National Park (Highway 9 through Mt Carmel, longer drive, plan for 4 hrs)
- Pine Valley Recreation Area (Beautiful high mountain scenery with pine trees)
- Kolob Canyons (Northwest corner of Zion National Park with 2000 foot red rock cliffs)
Where to Eat
- Angelica’s: Authentic Mexican street food
- Anasazi Steakhouse: Premier Steakhouse
- Cliffside Restaurant: Contemporary American Style Dining
- Red Fort Cuisine of India: Indian Food
- Benja Thai and Sushi: Thai Food
- Pizza Factory: St. George’s Pizza shop
Learn More!
Contact us at Desert Bloom Plastic Surgery and Oasis Aesthetics to make the most of your stay while visiting from out of town. We aim to help you comfortably recuperate in a stress-free environment while you are away from home.