How to Research Doctor's Credentials Before Liposuction?

asked 2 years ago by tweety1234 in ft lauderdale
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: credentials, plastic surgeon

I am looking into Liposuction. How do I "vet" the doctor before hand so that I spend time only speaking with the most professional and well regarded surgeons.

Also, other than the doctors website how do I find photos or reviews of that doctors previous work?

5 answers to How to Research Doctor's Credentials Before Liposuction?

The right lipo doctor for you is the one ONLY doing liposuction and nothing else

Everyone does liposuction now days but you want someone who specializes in the procedure you want to get the best results because that doc concentrates on only that procedure and most likely keeps up with all the newest techniques in that one procedure. If your doc does lipo under general anesthesia then you know right away he hasn't kept up with liposuction training since that is so "old school" and out of date. We all did it that way 25 yrs ago but no reputable doc does that... more

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Check with your pther doctorswww.thenyac.com

The best way to check the professionalism of the surgeon is to check with your other doctors. Photos are protected for privacy reasons. If the doctor has more photos than what are on the website, of patients who have given permission to display them to prospective patients, you may then be shown these as well, so ask the doctor once you see them in consultation.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

Liposuction doctor's credentials

Dear Tweety Vetting cosmetic surgeons is a very tough job because of information asymmetry. It is hard to know what you don't know. First, recognize that no one specialty is exclusively qualified to practice liposuction. Malpractice data from Florida in fact indicates that you are probably much safer having liposuction with a dermatologist than with a general plastic surgeon! The two largest specialities offering liposuction are dermatologists and general plastic surgeons. There are other... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Researching your doctor

You should research your potential doctor's credentials before scheduling the consultation. Much of the information can be found on his or her website. Keep in mind, that information from the website is usually reliable, menaing that tey cannot lie. But, be very suspicious of "vague" information. The most common is the statement "board certified". It should say "board certified in plastic surgery." If it only says "board certified doctor" then most likely they are certified in something... more

Matthew Schulman, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Credentials of Liposuction doctor

First, make sure your plastic surgeon is Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Ask to see pictures of his work. See if you have a rapport with the doctor or he's just trying to sell you surgery. See several plastic surgeons before you make your decision. Ask your friends who they've used including results you don't like! This should give you a good basis to start.

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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