Choosing the right plastic surgeon is an important decision—and sometimes the surgeon who best matches your goals isn’t located close to home.
At Totonchi Plastic Surgery, we welcome patients who travel to Cleveland from across Ohio, throughout the United States, and beyond to receive care from board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali Totonchi.
Whether you are considering rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, facial feminization surgery, breast or body contouring, migraine surgery, or another specialized procedure, our goal is to make planning your experience as organized, comfortable, and convenient as possible.
From your initial consultation and preoperative planning through surgery, recovery, and follow-up care, our team will help you understand what to expect at every stage of your journey.
Your journey can start before you arrive in Cleveland.
When considering plastic surgery, choosing your surgeon is often more important than choosing the closest practice.
Patients seek out Dr. Totonchi for his extensive experience in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and his individualized approach to each patient’s anatomy, concerns, and goals.
His areas of expertise include:
Every surgical plan is personalized. Dr. Totonchi takes the time to evaluate each patient carefully, discuss realistic expectations, and develop a treatment plan designed around the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
We understand that traveling for surgery requires additional planning. Our team will help make the process easier by providing the information you need before making your trip to Cleveland.
Your first step is to contact Totonchi Plastic Surgery and tell us about the procedure you are considering.
For patients traveling from outside the Cleveland area, our team can help determine what information may be needed before your visit, which may include photographs, medical history, previous operative information, or other records.
Depending on your procedure and individual circumstances, an in-person examination may ultimately be necessary before surgery.
After Dr. Totonchi evaluates your concerns and goals, you will receive recommendations based on your anatomy, desired outcome, medical history, and the procedure being considered.
Our team can then help coordinate your surgical timeline and explain important details such as:
Because every procedure and patient is different, your specific travel and recovery timeline will be discussed with you individually.
Once your procedure has been scheduled, our office will provide instructions to help you prepare for surgery.
We recommend arranging your transportation, accommodations, and postoperative support well in advance.
If you are traveling by air, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is the primary commercial airport serving the Cleveland area.
Patients should select accommodations based on where their consultation, surgery, and postoperative appointments will take place. Our team can also provide general guidance regarding areas that are convenient to the practice.
Your safety is our highest priority.
Dr. Totonchi and his team will provide detailed preoperative and postoperative instructions specific to your procedure. Depending on the surgery, you may need to remain in the Cleveland area for several days or longer so that Dr. Totonchi can evaluate your early recovery before you return home.
We strongly recommend that surgical patients arrange for a responsible adult to accompany them, particularly during the immediate postoperative period.
Your exact recovery and travel requirements will depend on your procedure and will be discussed with you before surgery.
Cleveland offers a variety of accommodations for patients traveling for medical and surgical care, including hotels and extended-stay options throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.
Depending upon the location of your appointments, you may choose to stay near:
Lyndhurst / Beachwood
Convenient for patients visiting Dr. Totonchi’s Lyndhurst private practice.
Cleveland / University Circle / Downtown
Offers a wide selection of hotels, restaurants, pharmacies, and other conveniences.
Westlake / Crocker Park
A convenient option for patients whose appointments are scheduled on Cleveland’s west side.
When choosing accommodations after surgery, comfort should take priority. Consider a hotel or extended-stay property with convenient parking, elevators, room service or nearby food options, a refrigerator, and enough space for a family member or caregiver to stay with you. Please ask our office for current recommendations when planning your visit.
When you can safely return home depends on the procedure you undergo and how your recovery progresses.
Dr. Totonchi will provide personalized instructions regarding when you may travel by car or airplane.
Do not schedule your return trip too tightly around your procedure. Building flexibility into your travel plans allows time for postoperative evaluation and ensures that you are medically ready to travel.
Your health and recovery should always determine your departure date—not your airline reservation.
Your relationship with Totonchi Plastic Surgery does not end when you leave Cleveland.
Dr. Totonchi and our team will provide instructions for continued recovery and explain your follow-up schedule before you return home. Additional photographs, communication with the office, or future in-person visits may be recommended depending on your procedure and recovery.
If you have questions or concerns during your recovery, we encourage you to contact our office.
Distance shouldn’t prevent you from exploring care with a surgeon who may be the right fit for your goals.
If you are considering traveling to Cleveland for plastic surgery with Dr. Ali Totonchi, contact Totonchi Plastic Surgery today. Our team can answer your initial questions, help you understand the consultation process, and provide guidance as you begin planning your visit.
