Face the future with a tour of our facility. Perhaps you've begun to think about cosmetic surgery but haven't made an appointment for a consultation yet. This tour will allow you an insider's look at our facility and give you an idea of what to expect while you enjoy the privacy of your own home or office.
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Located in Savoy, Illinois, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is situated only two miles from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign campus. Our facility is one of the most modern in the country. We offer ample parking plus the convenience of a circular driveway. This feature allows vehicles to park in a covered, protected area immediately in front of the entrance to safely load and unload patient's before and after surgery.
If this is your first visit to our facility, there will be the customary medical history forms to complete. Kathleen, our specially-trained registered nurse, will meet with you to answer any general questions you might have about the forms. She'll also prepare you to meet with Dr. Castillo
At an initial consultation your specific needs will be discussed and Dr. Castillo will want to examine what you want changed. No matter how long most patients have thought about cosmetic surgery, most are a little nervous at their first appointment. We want you to rest assured that our examinations are painless and your comfort is always foremost in our minds.
During the consultation, Dr. Castillo will carefully listen to your concerns and entertain any questions you have. All questions will be answered and none should be considered too insignificant to ask. At this meeting, Dr. Castillo will also share his opinion as to what can realistically be accomplished by surgery for your particular situation. Cosmetic surgery can help you recapture a more youthful appearance or change something specific about your looks, but your expectations should be realistic. It will not improve a failing marriage, secure you a promotion or enhance your social life;
Today, with rejuvenation of the skin and reversal of the aging process of paramount importance in the minds of many, we offer our patients with a total skin care program. Your first appointment will consist of an evaluation by Dr. Castillo and a trained cosmetic skin care specialist, such as the one who is pictured here. After a thorough evaluation and consultation, a program specifically tailored for your skin care needs is developed.
Our cosmetic skin care specialist will sit down with you to explain the way to use them. In addition to a personal consultation, you'll receive written instructions and, of course, we're always a phone call or an e-mail away should you need help in understanding the use of a product or other questions arise between visits to our office.
The week before surgery you will be scheduled to visit our office to meet again with Dr. Castillo. At your pre-operative visit he will answer any remaining questions you may have. It is not unusual for a patient to be somewhat nervous a few days before surgery and develop "last minute jitters." We encourage you to discuss your concerns so that we can reassure you honestly and sincerely. Remember that any matters of concern to you should be answered to your satisfaction.
At your pre-operative visit, you will be asked to read a consent for surgery form. Laboratory specimens for routine testing, such as a complete blood count, may be obtained and you might be given a prescription for antibiotic medicine. Dr. Castillo will encourage you to try to enjoy a quiet, relaxed evening and to abstain from alcoholic beverages the night before surgery. A mild sedative may be taken for a peaceful night's sleep. Finally, the date and time of your surgery will be confirmed and you'll be given a "pre-operative instruction sheet" which gives general instructions. The day of surgery nears.
On the day of surgery, plan on arriving at our facility at the appointed time to allow enough time for necessary preparations. Kathleen, our nurse, will escort you to the surgical suite.She'll show you the dressing room and you'll be asked to change into a hospital type gown. There is a locker available to stow your clothing along with any personal items.
Next, Kathleen will assist you to the gurney and an intravenous line will be inserted in your arm and mild sedation administered.Within minutes, you are whisked into the operating room where Dr. Castillo and the surgical staff, dressed in sterile surgical attire, await. Dr. Castillo will mark the areas of incision with a colored pen and the operation will begin. Near the end of the procedure, he may install a few surgical clips to fuse your skin together before placing a dressing or garment on the operated area. Finally, our trained staff will gently usher you into our recovery area.
When the surgery has been completed, you will spend 1 to 3 hours in recovery. Specially designed recliners, warm blankets and the caring attention of our trained registered nurse, Kathleen, helps to ease your transition from surgery. During your stay in recovery, she'll routinely monitor your vital signs to ensure your safety and comfort. When your condition has stabilized, you will be permitted to return home. You must be accompanied by a responsible adult, usually a friend or relative. It is advised that a companion remain with you for the first 24 hours.
Before leaving the facility we will explain what to expect during your recovery and how best to contact us. In addition, you'll be handed written instructions confirming this information, including our telephone numbers where we are reachable 24 hours a day. You are urged to call us if there is excess pain, swelling, a temperature over 100 degrees or at any time you are concerned and need to be reassured.
When you leave our facility after your operation, you will be quite sleepy. Much of the same day and night will be spent sleeping on and off. Later that same evening, Dr. Castillo will telephone you to check on your condition and answer any questions you may have
We consider serving our patients to be a privilege and are available to assist you before, during as well as after your surgery.
An appointment will be set for you to return to our office at some point after your surgery. Dr. Castillo will want to examine the surgical area and answer any questions you may have. It's possible you will be asked to return the next day following surgery. Additional post-operative visits may be scheduled in the future as well.
Patients may be concerned if others will notice or remark about changes in their appearance following cosmetic surgery. Often the change may not even been noticed by close friends. Most comments made by others will relate to changes in your appearance from presumed weight loss or a change in hair style. Some may comment that you simply look well rested. Seldom will they guess the real reason you look so wonderful.
We hope you have enjoyed your virtual tour of our facility. Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic is committed to providing you with the highest quality care possible. If you would like to receive more information or schedule a consultation with Dr. Castillo, please call our office at one of the numbers shown below or send us a request via our secure server. All information entered on any of our "Contact Us" pages is transmitted over the Internet via secure protocol to ensure your private messages to us remain confidential. Click here for legal information on out copyright and disclaimer.
Further, while our facility is equipped with the most innovative medical and office technologies, our patient database is not computerized and no patient information is ever stored on our computer systems assuring you of total confidentiality in your cosmetic surgery
Upon entering the reception area you'll be greeted by Roena, our affable office manager. With skill akin to an air traffic controller, Roena deftly schedules appointments so there's never an extended wait in the reception area. To ensure your privacy, you're warmly greeted and then whisked into a private examination room.
Our facility has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care for the last nine years. This accreditation signifies that our facility has standards equal to the safety, quality assurance and emergency response capabilities (in the extremely unusual event of an emergency) as a hospital would. It is a constant reminder to us that our first responsibility is to see that our patients receive the best care we can provide.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. We have our own emergency power capability, the capability to provide laser surgery with two lasers based at the office, endoscopic procedures for minimal incision surgery, facilities for local, twilight or general anesthesia, and the safety of mind that during any given surgical procedure there will be at least two and most of the times three people (among our staff) qualified and certified in advanced cardiac life support.
Stephanie, our surgical operating room technologist, is available not only to assist in your surgical procedure, but also to answer pertinent questions regarding our practice, scheduling and information related aspects of cosmetic surgery
Kathleen may take your blood pressure, weight and other measurements. This takes only a few minutes and is completed with your comfort in mind. While most of your interaction will be with your surgeon, our specially-trained nurse and medical assistants are available to make certain you receive the finest care that we can provide
Our skin care program has been designed to provide the best available treatment utilizing micropeels and products containing glycolic acid, Retin-A, bleaching and pigment creams and gels. Products appropriate to your needs are selected and incorporated into your program.
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G. D. CASTILLO, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Clinic Headquarters:
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois 1804 Woodfield Drive, Savoy, IL 61874 (217) 359-7508
Other Illinois facilities: 2409 E. Washington, Bloomington, IL 61701 (309) 662-0436
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