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

asked 2 years ago by lati in naples fl
Latest answer by Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD
Question viewed 990 times
Tags: flanks, fat

Is it ok to have Smart Lipo done on the flanks by just any doctor? Is it a big deal? They are very small areas and I am completely skinny I just can't get rid of the fat, but I don't want to pay thousands of dollars for just 2 areas.

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

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You're kidding, right?

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.
Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Board Certified-YES Any Doctor -NO

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
Edgar Franklin Fincher, MD, PhD

Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon
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Actually, it depends on his qualifications.Dermatologists invented tumescent liposuction, by the way

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
Joel Schlessinger, MD

Omaha Dermatologist

www.LovelySkin.com

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Your doctor should be qualify to do the procedure

 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. 
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
+1

Board certified plastic surgeon and smart lipo

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
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Certification by The American Board of Plastic Surgery is important for your safety and satisfaction

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
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon
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Cosmetic Surgery should not be performed by just anyone

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
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Not a time to pinch your pennys

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.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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