Surgical Suite
State-of-the-Art Surgical Suite in Tampa
Discover our fully accredited surgical suite in Tampa. Enjoy privacy, safety, and comfort with Dr. Stan Castor at Artisan Aesthetics.
Surgical Suite - Safety and Comfort for Every Patient
New Tampa Office, 5383 Primrose Lake Circle, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33647, Telephone (813) 971-2000
Choosing to have plastic surgery or any other aesthetic procedure is a very personal decision. At Artisan Aesthetics Plastic Surgery & Laser Center (Tampa Bay area), we make that decision easier by providing the ultimate experience in human artistry.
We value that every client desires to achieve their full aesthetic potential. Our goal as your Plastic Surgeon is to identify these goals and address your expectations.
Why Choose Our Accredited Surgical Suite?
The staff involved in your care (nurses, surgical assistants, and anesthetists) are the same, experienced people that Dr. Castor works with every day.
Meet Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Stan Castor and His Team
Each member of the team will have a great understanding of the procedure and Dr. Castor’s routine method and sequence of the procedure.
Every person you come in contact with before, during, and after your procedure is an employee of Dr. Castor’s. This ensures you will be treated with the utmost respect and care.
This environment is sometimes not the case at hospitals and other surgery centers where nurses and other team members can seem annoyed at having to care for a patient who is “not sick” having cosmetic surgery. Many of Dr. Castor’s staff have had plastic surgery and, therefore, understand and are empathetic to what you are going through.
Surgical Suite - Florida Department of Health Accreditation
Dr. Castor’s state-of-the-art accredited surgical suite makes Artisan Aesthetics stand out among other plastic surgeons and private practices. The office operating room opened in 2013 and uses IV sedation and general anesthesia. The instruments used for your procedure will be in excellent quality and condition because Dr. Castor picks them himself. You are not having poor quality, overused instruments used on you which have been shared with other surgeons on other surgery days as is common practice in hospitals and surgery centers.
Advanced Equipment for Optimal Surgical Results
Dr. Castor prefers to perform surgery in his own facility for patient health and safety reasons. We use new equipment and maintain them under strict sterilization that goes beyond the required health department regulations.
Our office surgery suite undergoes a rigorous yearly inspection by a trained inspector for the state of Florida. At this inspection, our sterilizers, patient monitors, anesthesia machine, crash cart equipment, and medications are examined to make sure we meet the state standards. In addition, the credentials and licenses of all medical staff and the board certification of the surgeon and our transfer agreement with Tampa General Hospital is reviewed by the inspector. Again, this inspection is performed yearly as opposed to other outpatients surgery centers who have their accreditation inspection every 3 years.
Dr. Castor is pleased that the office surgery suite has passed inspection with no deficiencies for 12 years since opening. At our office-based plastic surgery center, there are no other priorities but sterility and patient safety.
Surgical Suite - Convenient In-Office Procedures vs. Hospital Surgery
In simple terms, the surgical costs for Dr. Castor, and therefore for you, are lower. Costs in hospitals have risen astronomically in recent years. The costs in outpatient private surgery centers are also higher. These centers are for profit and charge higher fees for supplies, staff, and support personnel than we find necessary and customary in our office. This fact is important to realize as doing surgery in Dr. Castor’s office cuts out the middleman. Office surgery provides patients with a more convenient and comfortable way to receive the surgery they desire.
Post-Operative Recovery Designed for Your Comfort
Every elective plastic surgery procedure, from a facelift to liposuction and breast augmentation can be performed in the Tampa surgical suite. For us, the patient’s time is important and an in-office surgical suite allows for great improvements in efficiency, safety and time.
As a result, choosing to have your surgery performed in our office helps prevent unexpected cancellations. Conversely, emergency cases at hospitals often take priority, which can force operating rooms to delay or bump scheduled procedures. In contrast, hospitals frequently experience delays due to previous surgeries that run longer than planned. Moreover, internal inefficiencies or understaffing often contribute to these setbacks. By comparison, our private surgical suite allows for more predictable scheduling and a personalized, uninterrupted surgical experience.
Dr. Castor and his team are proud to offer an in-office surgery suite and know that you will be happy too.