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Can a Regular Doctor Do Slim Lipo or Should It Be a Certified Surgeon?

asked 1 year ago by 3001anon in Midland, texas
Latest answer by Brian Klink, MD
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2 answers to Can a Regular Doctor Do Slim Lipo or Should It Be a Certified Surgeon?

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Training Important

I highly recommend that you are evaluated by and have your surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon who has training and expertise in liposuction. Although liposuction is generally safe, complications occur and experienced surgeons are better at preventing and, if necessary, treating problems. Unfortunately there are many out there with little or no training performing these procedures and it is to a large degree " buyer beware". Good Luck! more
Brian Klink, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.solanoplasticsurgery.com

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Board certification and liposuction

Although liposuction is an exceedingly safe procedure, complications can occur. Ask your doctor what these complications are and how he/she is prepared to deal with any and all of them if they occur.  Can your doctor fix contour abnormalities, poor scars, soft tissue infection, and skin laxity ? Does he/she have local hospital admitting privileges in case you become ill after surgery ? If you are not satisfied with the answers to these questions then find a local board... more
Scott Sattler, MD

Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

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