Out-of-Town // Patients Who Are Traveling

Dr. Renata performs surgical procedures under local anesthesia in our boutique private office located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, just minutes from Lower Manhattan. For procedures requiring sedation or general anesthesia, Dr. Renata operates in two dedicated and luxurious surgical settings in Manhattan—one in Lower Manhattan and one in Midtown Manhattan—each situated 15-30 minutes away from our office by car/taxi during office hours. Each location features a fully accredited operating room, a one-to-one recovery area staffed by a nurse, and a board-certified medical anesthesiologist. Patient safety is our top priority as we meticulously select the most appropriate location and anesthesia level to ensure optimal comfort and surgical outcomes.

All patients undergoing surgical procedures require in-person follow-up at our office in DUMBO, Brooklyn. Your follow-up schedule is determined during the pre-operative process and tailored to your specific procedure. Most facial surgeries require a Day 1 post-operative visit, with some also needing a Day 2 visit. Out-of-town patients should plan to stay for about a week for a 1-week post-operative visit. This allows for stitch removal and dressing changes while reducing early risks like bleeding and infection before traveling home. Additional follow-up visits are scheduled every few months and typically continue for one year after surgery. While we recommend in-person visits, we understand the limitations and offer Virtual Tele-Medicine when necessary. If travel is not feasible and patients have concerns, we'll coordinate with a local facial plastic and cosmetic surgeon to ensure proper aftercare.

Understanding the importance of having a dedicated caregiver is emphasized during the consultation process. While we do not recommend traveling alone for surgery, we work closely with each patient to help them understand the unique needs of their procedure. A caregiver plays a vital role in escorting you to and from surgery, ensuring post-operative comfort, and managing medication schedules and other essential tasks. Patients have the option to hire a private duty nurse to accompany them during their stay. Additionally, patients may opt to stay overnight in a private room at the surgery location, with the assistance of a private duty nurse, to address immediate post-surgery needs.

Our clinical team prioritizes your safety during recovery. Dr. Renata personally checks on you the night of the surgery, with a follow-up appointment scheduled at our office the next day. For any concerns during your hotel stay, our after-hours emergency call forwarding service ensures access to your surgeon for a timely response. Additionally, Dr. Renata maintains active privileges at several Mount Sinai Hospital locations across Manhattan and Brooklyn. In the rare event of a true emergency, you'll receive exceptional care within New York City's top-tier hospital system, in close coordination with your surgeon.

Out-of-town patients typically choose to travel by car, yellow taxi, or ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft. Most travel for these patients revolves around getting from their accommodations to our office in Northern Brooklyn and to and from their surgery location on the day of the procedure. We suggest patients choose accommodations close to our office in Northern Brooklyn, as most of their visits involve traveling to and from our office for pre- and post-operative care. If renting a car, note that hotels often charge a nightly parking fee, and street parking in NYC may be scarce during business hours, necessitating the use of a parking garage. For assistance with hotel selection, please refer to our list of Hotel Accommodations or contact our office for more options across different hotel categories.