How to Make Sure Markings Before Liposuction Are Accurate?

Hi! That a pretty hair raising story. But I always say that SmartLipo is just a gimmick. In New York City, I personally spend a lot of time on the markings, because you are right that they are crucial. I leave all the wounds open, but leave this decision up to a surgeon whom you trust. And you don't have to be standing up to get a great symmetrical result. See the link below for a board certified plastic surgeon near you.

Markings for liposuction are done to guide the surgeon with the liposuction. Surgeons vary in their markings (the bullseye markings are very common) but the goal is the same. When a patient lies on the table, the anatomy changes significantly. Thus, the markings can be very important. Liposuction of the legs can be performed in the standing position but that would require light sedation (or local) so that the patient could stand up and would need to be cleared by both the surgeon and the... more

You have hit the nail on thead when you said that something doesn't seem right here. Now, as opposed to the doctors who would say to go to this or that specialty, I would say that you need to go to someone who actually knows what they are doing, has a great (not just good) reputation in their area, has plenty of photographs of patient before and afters and does the markings themselves. As for doing them standing, etc: If you go to a plastic surgeon, most likely your liposuction is... more