Any physician can legally perform liposuction. This does not mean that all physicians have equivalent training. In fact, most doctors performing liposuction are not board certified plastic surgeons, and in fact, some physicians performing liposuction have had absolutely no surgical training whatsoever. My observation is that most physicians who have embraced "Smart Lipo" are not plastic surgeons.
As a plastic surgeon, it is legal for me to perform ANY surgery. The idea of physicians with no surgical training performing liposuction or other plastic surgery procedures is as absurd (and dangerous) as a plastic surgeon performing a C-Section. Sadly for consumers, one cannot rely exclusively on what is legal when selecting a plastic surgeon. Much research must be done before trusting your health, well being, and appearance with a physician.
