One-on-one pain management. Lavish surroundings. Freshly cooked meals. Welcome to the future of post-operative care, where patients are no longer just a number at a standard recovery facility—they’re the star of the show in a luxury hotel. Between evening-before apprehension and morning-of jitters, undergoing a plastic surgery procedure can be nerve-wracking. Concierge nurses (also referred to as private duty nurses) seek to end all worries the second you leave the operating table, with your recovery at the top of their to-do list. While clientele for concierge nurses typically consist of celebrities looking for discreet, around-the-clock care, business is booming among patients undergoing face lifts, mommy makeovers, body contouring procedures, and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about this luxury service, including how it compares to traditional recovery centers.
What Are Post-Op Concierge Nurses?
Post-op concierge nurses are dedicated nurses experienced in postoperative surgery care who stay with patients throughout their immediate recovery period, typically in a luxe hotel. “The nurse provides personalized attention, monitors vital signs, administers medications, assists with wound care, and addresses any concerns or discomfort the patient may have,” says Erika Maldonado, cofounder of Los Angeles-based luxury private nursing company Calicia Care. Most patients spend an average of one to three nights in the hotel with their concierge nurse.
How Concierge Nursing Works
Upon completion of the surgery and initial recovery period in the hospital or surgical center, you’ll get picked up directly from the recovery room. “We typically have a chauffeur and a nurse arrive— providing a luxury vehicle and one-on-one care from the start,” Maldonado says. You’ll then be escorted (in a wheelchair, if necessary) through a private hotel entrance, straight to your well-appointed recovery room in the hotel. Your room (which can be a standard room,…
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