Smart Lipo by Non Board Certified Plastic Surgeon on Small Areas?

Do you fly on airplanes with an unproven track record that are flown by non-certified pilots? If not, why would you choose a gimmicky procedure and have it done by someone who does not have the highest level of training? I have to say that I am amazed at the question. All surgery is surgery. All surgery can lead to risks and complications. If you can't afford to do it right, then you can't afford to do it wrong.

The correct and unbiased answer to your question is that you should go to a reputable, well-trained surgeon who has extensive training and experience in liposuction. This could include many specialties known in the field of cosmetic surgery as "Core Competent" specialties: plastic surgeons, dermatologic surgeons and facial plastic surgeons. Board certification is important as anyone who has trained at a reputable program, regardless of their specialty, should have board... more

Your question is a loaded one as most plastic surgeons will delight in answering that they are the only ones who can do this procedure. The reality is that SmartLipo isn't the whole deal, the real deal is the part that comes before it, the preparation of the fat and the part after SmartLipo, the removal of the fat. The other thing is the risk that is associated with this procedure if it is done by a plastic surgeon in the OR. Statistically speaking, you are much less likely to die in the... more

 From all the excellent comment you  have your answer . We all take pride in our training and   board certification . The laser lipo may be a simple procedure , but you should make sure that the doctor is qualified to take care of you during and after surgery. 

Ask yourself why would I want to have a cosmetic procedure form a non-plastic surgeon. If you come up with a good answer then go with it. A good answer should not be based on price alone. Ask yourself also, should I have my family doctor deliver my baby, should I have an OB/Gyn remove my gall bladder, should I have a plastic surgeon operate on my brain? It is a non brainer to consult with a plastic surgeon and have a plastic surgeon do the procedure. You should slo be specific reagrding... more

Hi there- No one would blame you for trying to find the best value in these difficult economic times. It is important to understand that to be a good value, however, you would need to be sure you were receiving top-notch care from a well-educated and trained provider who has the understanding of the procedure in question necessary to keep you safe and maximize your chances of achieving your goal. There is simply no substitute for education and training. Your (non-plastic surgeon) provider... more

Nobody comes to a plastic surgeon's office wanting to pay large amounts of money for cosmetic surgery. What patients are paying for, though, is skill and expertise garnered over years and years of training, and competence confirmed by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Although the physical act of liposuction is relatively straightforward, many nuances to the technique exist. Failure to observe these can cause asymmetry and contour deformities. Correction of these problems can be... more

The problem is you may save in the short term and pay in the long term. Its better for you to spend your money wisely and seek the services of a qualified phsyician who will perform the procedure properly the first time.