How much time do I need to stay?
Requirements and Recommendations
Although we wish you could come live with us in beautiful Orange County forever we realize that we will only have you for only a short period of time. With this in mind, we have put together with elaborate detail what is necessary for you to safely and comfortably have your surgery and then return home.
We realize that there are many factors that must be taken into account in order to determine how best to manage your travel schedule. Some of our guests wish to expedite the process so that they can get back home as soon as possible. On the other end of the spectrum, we have guests who want to slow down and spend some extra time in sunny Southern California.
We will help you with these choices but first, and foremost, we must discuss the minimum time requirements necessary to make sure your care and safety is world class. Dr. Cruise has outlined this below.
The time required is the minimum amount of days you will need to stay in Orange County after the surgery. This is for the people who wish to return home as quickly as possible.
The time recommended is the number of days Dr. Cruise would like you to stay after surgery if it is possible. This extra time is useful for those who want to take things a little slower.
You may wish to add even more time before or after surgery to take advantage of what beautiful Southern California has to offer. Keep in mind, the following table is merely a guide. Do not make your travel plans according to this guide. We will go over in detail the specifics of your procedure(s) during the phone consult. This will allow you to know early on what is necessary in your situation.
As with any surgical procedure, healing can be unpredictable. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to extend your stay.
Number of Days After Surgery |
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Very Short Recovery |
Required |
Recommended |
| Brow lift, chemical peel, chin implant, dermabrasion, ear plastic surgery, upper and lower eyelid surgery, fat tranplantation, midline neck lift, small liposuction procedures, scar revision, temple lift | 1 | 3 |
Short Recovery |
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| Gynecomastia, breast augmentation, multiple area liposuction | 2 | 4 |
Intermediate Recovery |
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| Arm lift, breast lift with augmentation, breast reduction, multiple facial procedures, large volume liposuction | 3 | 7 |
Long Recovery |
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| Face lift | 10 | 14 |
Extended Recovery |
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| Tummy tuck | 10 | 14 |
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