Out of Town Patients

Nearly half of our facelift patients travel to Birmingham, AL, for facial plastic surgery, choosing Rousso Adams for natural-looking results and personalized care. Our team ensures every step of the experience is seamless from consultation through recovery.

Why Patients Travel to Rousso Adams

There are talented surgeons in every major city, so the question worth asking is: why do so many patients from major cities choose to travel to Birmingham for their procedure?

There are several reasons.

Patients from New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and across the country travel to Rousso Adams Facial Plastic Surgery for one reason: specialized facial expertise and natural-looking results. Dr. Daniel Rousso brings more than 35 years of experience in facial plastic surgery, while Dr. Austin Adams contributes advanced specialized training and a refined surgical approach.

Unlike general plastic surgery practices, Rousso Adams focuses exclusively on facial procedures. Every aspect of the practice is dedicated to facial rejuvenation, from surgical techniques to recovery care. Patients often describe the experience as highly personalized, attentive, and refreshingly unhurried. Dr. Rousso has also been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Cosmetic Doctor, as published in The New York Times, every year since 2014.

The Rousso Adams Out-of-Town Experience

Virtual consultation

Your journey begins before you ever book a flight. We offer virtual consultations with Dr. Rousso or Dr. Adams so you can discuss your goals, ask questions, and get a clear sense of whether this is the right fit. Prior to the consultation, you will submit photos and new patient paperwork so your surgeon can review your case in advance and give you a substantive, personalized assessment. Following the consultation, our Patient Care Coordinator will provide you with a detailed quote and a full overview of what to expect during your visit.

Coordinated hotel accommodations

Facelift patients who travel to Birmingham for surgery are provided with a curated hotel package at the Valley Hotel, giving you a comfortable, peaceful base for your recovery. Birmingham is a city that out-of-town patients consistently describe as quieter and more restorative than the environments they come from, and that quality of calm is genuinely valuable during the two weeks following surgery.

Manual lymphatic drainage and post-care CO2 lift masks

Your facelift package includes manual lymphatic drainage, a specialized technique that reduces swelling and supports the healing process, as well as post-care CO2 lift masks designed to enhance recovery and results. These are not optional add-ons. They are part of how we care for every facelift patient, because we believe recovery is part of the result.

A fellow who comes to you

Our fellow visits patients at the hotel during the recovery period. You do not have to navigate post-operative questions on your own or find your way back to the practice every time you have a concern. We come to you.

24/7 on-call access

Our team is available around the clock throughout your recovery. If something feels off at 2 a.m., you are not left waiting until morning. We take the responsibility of caring for post-operative patients seriously, and that responsibility does not end when the office closes.

Why Birmingham?

Patients who travel from New York or Los Angeles often arrive braced for a city they will tolerate while they heal. What they find instead is a city that makes recovery genuinely easier. Birmingham is unhurried in a way that larger cities are not.

The pace is slower, the environment is quieter, and the culture of hospitality here is not a marketing phrase. For those traveling from the coasts, Birmingham International Airport offers direct connections from major hubs. We are happy to assist with logistics and answer any questions about getting here.

Explore Birmingham, AL

Birmingham offers a curated selection of cultural and leisure experiences that complement a luxury-focused stay:

Civil Rights District: Explore the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and 16th Street Baptist Church for a meaningful look into the city’s powerful history.
Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Wander through beautifully landscaped gardens that offer a serene, restorative escape.
Vulcan Park and Museum: Take in sweeping skyline views from one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Birmingham Museum of Art: Discover an impressive collection that spans continents and centuries.
Culinary highlights: Enjoy the city’s sophisticated dining scene, where inventive chefs elevate Southern flavors with a modern touch.

With its blend of culture, style, and natural beauty, Birmingham provides an enriching experience that enhances every visit.

Who Travels to Us and Where They Come From

Our out-of-town patients represent a wide range of backgrounds, but they share certain things in common. They have typically done extensive research. They are looking for a natural result rather than a dramatic or obviously surgical one. They value attentive, personalized care over the anonymity of a high-volume practice. And they want to heal in an environment that supports recovery rather than rushing them back to a demanding daily life.

Our most frequent out-of-town patient cities include:

Los Angeles: Patients from LA often come to us specifically because they want results that do not look like they had work done. In a city saturated with cosmetic surgery, the Rousso Adams approach to natural-looking outcomes stands out.
New York: New York patients frequently cite the pace and attentiveness of the experience here as a significant factor in their decision. The ability to recover in a quieter environment with consistent, personalized follow-up is something they cannot easily replicate at home.
Atlanta: Atlanta patients are close enough to make a pre-operative visit practical and far enough to appreciate the change of environment during recovery. Many return for non-surgical follow-up treatments.
Nashville: Nashville's growth has brought an influx of image-conscious professionals who are accustomed to high standards. They find in Birmingham a practice that matches those standards without the wait times and volume-driven feel of larger metro practices.

Planning Your Visit

Every out-of-town patient journey begins with a virtual consultation to discuss your goals, meet your surgeon, and receive a personalized treatment plan and quote. Once you decide to move forward, our Patient Care Coordinator will guide you through every step, including pre-operative instructions, travel planning, and hotel accommodations, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Most facelift patients stay in Birmingham for approximately two weeks to allow for initial healing before traveling home. Your surgeon will advise you when it is safe to travel, and our team remains available throughout your recovery, even after you return home.