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Smart Lipo Doctors ~ How to Find Best One?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by M. Dean Vistnes, MD
Question viewed 6,067 times
Tags: credentials, doctor

I am about to pay for the procedure of smart lipo on my thighs. I am supposed to meet with the doctor again, i went for blood work. How do i know if this doctor is reputable? He spoke well about the proceedure and was very ressuring. He seemed very knowledgeable as well. Is there any research I can do on him to be absolutely sure though? Thank you so much!

8 answers to Smart Lipo Doctors ~ How to Find Best One?

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Dodtor

I suggest you evaluate pictures and seek a second consultation with your doctor to increase you confidence. This so new, the i doubt if your local medical society will be of help. Often reviews on the web can be nisleading as the reviews may all be from solcited positive patients or on the othe hand one angry patient can ruin a good reputation. My patients are seen by myself and another smart lipo surgeon to make sure of the diagnosis
David A. Bray, Sr., MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

drbray.com

+9

Check and re-check!

In my area there is a general surgeon who tells his patients that he trained in plastic surgery and is board certified. He is board certified. He is certified in general surgery. Is he lying? No. He just didn't answer the question completely. He never did a plastic surgery residency. He never did a plastic surgery fellowship. He did take some weekend courses in Plastic Surgery. New Jersey law does not say you have to be a plastic surgeon to do liposuction. He takes patients seen... more
Evan Sorokin, MD

Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon
+5

Choosing the right surgeon

There are some basic questions that patients can ask to better understand the surgeon, the smartlipo procedure, procedure, and the practice. Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Are you a Fellow of American or International College of Surgeons? Are you a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery? Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? Will you be performing the smartlipo procedure in a hospital or private... more
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
+2

How to find a good Smart Lipo doctor

Your comfort level with the surgeon  and his staff during your consult is a good start , his knowledge and experience but dont stop there...  ask for to to speak with patients to find out satisfaction/recommendations in previous procedures. Check out his certifications and creditials and ask to see before and after pictures of HIS patients, not stock photos.
Fernando G. Serra, MD

Clermont Plastic Surgeon
+2

Smart Lipo doctor

How do you know the doctor is reputable? You have to check the person's board certification. You shoud ask how many procedures the doctor has performed. You have to see the person's results, and you  may want to talk to other patients that he/she has treated.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Board certified smartlipo plastic surgeon

Ask specifically what they are board certified in. Plastic surgery? Dermatology? Ask to see a LOT of before and after photos and make certain they are all patients of your doctor. Ask to speak with SEVERAL patients who had the same procedure done recently.
M. Dean Vistnes, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Finding the right plastic surgeon

Before you go in for your consultation, do your research.  Google them and review their website.  When you are at your consultation, as them about their qualifications.  Ask if they are board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Ask how many procedures they have done.  Ask which hospitals they have privileges to operated in and if they have admitting privileges.  Talk to other patients , etc.  Just as all chefs, all hair stylists and all... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

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SmartLipo doctor

Ask how long he has been doing this procedure and how many surgeries he has performed with the Smartlipo. You should also ask to see photos and possibly speak to some of his patients. We were the first to pioneer SmartLipo and you can go to our website to get answers to your questions.
Bruce Katz, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon

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