Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas - Plastic Surgery

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas
Dr. Robert D. Wilcox
5316 West Plano Parkway
Plano Texas 75093

Voice: 972-620-1700 Fax: 972-248-2333

Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Texas is one of only a few state-licensed surgical facilities in Texas. In a recent interview, Dr. Wilcox was asked to explain why what this means to the person who is considering a plastic surgery procedure:

"Office-based surgery has gained noticed in the media recently for a number of reasons. Unfortunately, most people are unaware that any physician with a current medical license can perform surgical procedures in their office legally without any type of supervision or regulation. And, as you might guess, there is little or no supervision as to the quality and safety regulation of many of those facilities and practitioners.

"It is the cornerstone of our practice to never 'cut' corners; therefore, I built a state-of-the-art 7,500-square-foot facility in Plano that offers two surgical suites that are state-licensed. The facility has also passed the very stringent standards of the Federal Medicare Program. What this means to the patient is that our facility is licensed by the Texas Department of Health in a way similar to that of hospitals, with everything from air filtration parameters, to sterilization standards, and the use of registered nurses instead of medical assistants - creating the best possible environment for surgical procedures. I believe the quality and standards of facilities around the city of Dallas vary greatly, and it is important for a patient who is considering plastic surgery to feel as comfortable about their surgical environment as they would a state-of-the-art hospital, its surgery, and staff. I feel that patients should see the operating room that the surgery is to be performed in and should know the difference in one that is state-of-the-art and one that is not. State-licensing means successful certification by the Texas Department of Health.

"Because the facility was built specifically for plastic surgery, there are certain benefits that my patients enjoy. Our freestanding location is easy for patients to find and has plenty of available parking. Private entrances maximize confidentiality, particularly after surgery. Internal exam doorways adjacent to photography rooms also preserve our patients' privacy and modesty. We also offer a comfortable waiting room for our patients' families."

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