Charlotte Plastic Surgeon – Dr. Graper – Patient & Travel Info

Appointments

Plastic surgery appointments may be scheduled by calling our Charlotte, NC plastic surgery office at 704.375.7111. You may also fax us at 704.375.0444. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you have needs, questions, or concerns after surgery, you may call our office number and one of our staff will be available to assist you.

The Process At A Glance

After calling Graper Cosmetic Surgery, a packet of information regarding our practice and the specific procedures of interest will be mailed to you. Scheduling your personal consultation is the next step. During that consultation, Dr. Graper will review your medical history, discuss your cosmetic concerns and perform an examination of the areas involved. He will then outline different treatment options, recovery period, risks, benefits and costs. The consultation fee is deducted from the cost of your plastic surgery. Fees quoted at the time of consultation are good for six months. In order to ensure that we understand your goals, your anticipated results can be reviewed via computer imaging. After a thorough review of all the medical information and financial considerations, you will have the necessary information to make an informed choice about whether cosmetic surgery is right for you.

Once you decide to proceed, our plastic surgery coordinator will arrange the best time and date for the plastic surgery. We request that all healthy patients under 50 years of age have a blood count done here in the office. Patients over 50 or with medical problems must have a blood count, serum chemistries, an EKG and be cleared by their medical doctor for surgery. These measures are taken to ensure the safety of our patients. Our surgery coordinator will arrange any additional medical exams and schedule laboratory tests as needed.

Patient Care Before, During And After Surgery

Your pre-operative appointment will be scheduled no later than two weeks before surgery to review the pre-operative preparations. You will receive the appropriate prescriptions and general instructions for the day of plastic surgery. Our plastic surgery coordinator will confirm that the appropriate compression garments have been purchased (if needed) and answer any questions.

The day of your plastic surgery, you will arrive approximately one hour before the procedure is scheduled to begin. This time allows us to prepare you for surgery. Patients must not eat or drink anything for six hours prior to plastic surgery to avoid difficulties with anesthesia. Everyone should have transportation home arranged as no one will be safe to drive themselves. We require that patients have someone stay with them the first night after their procedure.

"Dr. Graper and his staff were incredible! Not one complaint! His office staff is bubbly, friendly and exceedingly helpful. His bedside manner was wonderful. He has a great sense of humor and really enjoys making you look the best you can look!"

– Thanks Dr. G!!

After surgery, you will wake up in the recovery room. Our compassionate nursing staff will provide total care to ensure your recovery period is safe and smooth.

You will go home with instruction sheets and a follow-up appointment within 2-4 days. Dr. Graper will personally call that evening to answer any new questions and make sure you are resting comfortably. For your follow-up appointment, Graper Cosmetic Surgery has a special waiting room for you to maximize comfort, privacy and speed of your visit.

As your recovery progresses, Graper Cosmetic Surgery will provide you with a complimentary skin care service to enhance your plastic surgery. No operative result is perfect and all results take time to develop into the final effect. We will guide you through each stage of the plastic surgery process to assure you of the safest possible result that is a reliable and predictable improvement.

Services and Procedures

Graper Cosmetic Surgery specializes in a full range of cosmetic surgery services including:

Breast Augmentation
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Face Lift
Eyelid Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Lip Augmentation
Brow Lift
Thigh and Arm Lift
Chemical Peel
Laser Skin Resurfacing
IPL Photorejuvenation
Botox & Other Injectables
Spider Vein Treatment
Medical Ckincare
Laser Hair Removal

Reconstructive procedures that are available include:

Skin Cancer-Moh's reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Nasal Airway Surgery
Birth defects-repair of cleft lip/palate, birthmarks, prominent ears
Trauma
Scar Revision
Wound Management

Out of Town Patients

Graper Cosmetic Surgery treats many patients traveling from other cities, states and countries. Our staff is well equipped to handle co-ordination of your surgery and accommodations smoothly and efficiently. Many of your arrangements can be made prior to your arrival. Before photos can be emailed to our practice and questionnaires can be accessed online. In some cases, your physical consultation with Dr. Graper can take place the day of your surgery. Overnight care is available on site and continuing managed care can be arranged to suit your needs.

Our fully accredited surgery facility by AAAHC is located in the heart of the SouthPark area, within easy access of many restaurants, shopping (including SouthPark Mall, Phillips Place, Shops at Morrison) and movie theatres. Charlotte-Douglas International Airport is the closest airport and is a major hub for US Airways.

There are several hotels nearby for your convenience.

If you wish to recuperate in a spa-like atmosphere, special arrangements have been made for Graper Cosmetic Surgery patients at the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, a member of Starwood's Luxury Collection and a Mobil Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond hotel. With a convenient location, elegant guest rooms, superior service and desirable amenities such as complimentary parking, spa, golf, dining, tennis and indoor and outdoor pools, The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge offers an exceptional stay experience. Preferred Partners of The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge receive 10% off their best available rate daily. This special rate is available for online bookings only and "floats" off of their daily retail rates. To reserve, utilize the booking link, select your dates and continue to see the rate availability. Call Guest Relations at 704.248.4011 for additional information. Click here to view images of the Ballantyne Hotel.

Please contact our surgery coordinator, Carla Gibson, at cgibson@grapercosmeticsurgery.com or call 704.375.7111 for assistance in arranging your surgery.