Patients travel from across Texas and beyond to have surgery with Dr. Ricardo Meade in Dallas. This page covers what to expect when planning your trip, where to stay during recovery, and the local resources available to support your healing.
For patients who want dedicated post-operative care rather than a standard hotel stay, The Cloister offers a private recovery facility associated with the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Conveniently located in the same building as the clinic office and surgery center, it is designed specifically for surgical recovery, with trained staff available to monitor patients in the days immediately following their procedure.
This option tends to appeal to patients traveling alone, those undergoing more involved procedures such as a mommy makeover or breast reconstruction, or anyone who prefers professional support close by while the earliest stage of healing takes place.
Distance from facility: Approximately 7 miles (~10–15 minutes away)
For patients or accompanying family members who prefer a five-star luxury hotel experience during recovery or pre-surgery preparation, Hotel Crescent Court in Uptown Dallas offers high-end accommodations, fine dining, and spa amenities in close proximity to the facility.
The Park Cities Hilton offers a comfortable and upscale stay in the heart of Dallas. Located in University Park, the hotel is conveniently situated near Dr. Meade’s office and provides easy access to the surrounding Park Cities area, including Highland Park and Southern Methodist University.
Address:
5954 Luther Lane
Dallas, Texas 75225
Phone Number:
(214) 368-0400
Epicentre Skin Care & Laser Center is Dr. Meade's affiliated skin and body care facility in North Central Dallas, where he also serves as Medical Director. Its team builds customized postoperative treatment plans tailored to the specific surgery a patient has had, so traveling patients can add recovery support without having to search for an unfamiliar provider. Treatments begin once Dr. Meade has released a patient, and appointments are scheduled individually with his approval. Four surgery-specific packages are currently available:
Built around Dr. Meade's signature deep plane composite facelift, this plan includes:
This package includes:
This package includes:
For patients focused specifically on incision healing, this plan includes:
Each package expires three months from the surgery date, allows one treatment per week, and cannot be substituted for other services. Patients interested in adding one of these packages to their recovery plan can ask Dr. Meade's team to schedule it during their consultation.
Many surgical procedures require a companion for at least the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery. If you're traveling alone, resources like The Cloister or The Post Op Collective can help fill that gap.
This varies by procedure. Straightforward outpatient treatments may only require a few days in town, while more extensive surgeries can call for one to two weeks before flying or driving home.
Transportation is arranged separately through local providers such as The Post Op Collective. Your care team can help you coordinate this ahead of your surgery date.
In many cases, yes. Combining procedures can reduce the number of trips required, and Dr. Meade can discuss whether this is appropriate for your goals during your consultation.
