How to Trust a Doctor for Liposuction?

asked 3 years ago by My lipo in Los Angeles , CA
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Hello!!! Please helps me !!! I want to get a liposuction done with a doctor that seems like he knows what he is going. I had a free consultation and am excited about having it done next month, however, I came home to look for reviews for the doctor and I can't find anything. I'm a bit scared. Does anyone knows doctor Al Khalil, M.D ??? He works at the California Surgical Institute in Beverly Hills. Thanks a lot !

6 answers to How to Trust a Doctor for Liposuction?

Check his Board Certification!

Many non-plastic surgeons do liposuction and often have zero actual training in surgery. The law allows them to do this so it is a "buyer beware" market. The market in So. Cal. is especially competitive and has many more of these charlatans than most of the rest of the U.S. so you really need to be careful. Ask for evidence of his being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (not the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery which is not recognized by the American Board of... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Qualifications of doctor for liposuction

I would certainly agree with all the comments made here. There are several things to look for: Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (and NOT the board of cosmetic surgery) Training and successful gradualtion from a plastic surgery training program Patient referrals Doctor referrals Nurse referrals On staff at a Local Hospital Member in good standing with professional societies Member in good standing with the State Medical Board (you can call or go to the state... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Check on Board Certification

Many doctors do liposuction without proper training. Ask to see his diploma showing certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Check the credentials of the Facility where the surgery will be performed. Is it JCAHO certified? Will the anesthesiologist be Board Certified? Talk to at least two other Plastic Surgeons, see all their credentials, and then decide who will do your surgery.

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Reluctance to comment on other doctors

There is a general reluctance for doctors to comment on other doctors. You can check on things like board-certification, privileges at major hospitals, training credentials. Much might depends on how you were referred to a doctor. Good doctors tend to refer to other good specialists so you might ask your internist or gynecologist. Ask to speak to other patients for their experience. Looking at photos can be deceptive and misleading. Your surgeon should be willing to spend time with you and... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Do some research for liposuction doctors

There are all different types of doctors doing liposuction. There are emergency room docs. There are OBGYN docs. There are neurologists. There are cosmetic surgeons. There are plastic surgeons. All of these doctors have a license and training of different types. Plastic surgeons usually believe that board certification from a trusted group such as the American Board of Plastic Surgery is your best bet to make sure your doctor is properly trained. Do you call an electrician when your faucet... more

Evan Sorokin, MD
Cherry Hill Plastic Surgeon

Checklist for a Liposuction doctor

There is a check list to verify a surgeon credentials: 1. Verify plastic surgery training. 2. Board-certification 3. Society membership and academic affiliations. 3. Good pre and post-operative pictures. 4. Gut feeling: you have to feel safe with your surgeon. 5. You can ask to talk to some of their previous patients. Good luck!

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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