Liposuction Surgeon Consultation

This is a great question. Many doctors out there advertise liposuction. Additionally, many companies have come up with fancy names for different types of liposuction. The first thing to ask your doctor is about his or her training. Plastic surgeons have specific core training in liposuction techniques. Additionally, some plastic surgeons go on for extra fellowship training specifically in aesthetic plastic surgery which includes liposuction. Many other doctors in different... more

You should seek a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your liposuction procedure. A nice place to start is at www.surgery.org, the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. During your consultation, ask your surgeon about their training, experience, experience with different modalities, type of anesthesia, operating room facility and staff, their safety record and precautions taken, etc.

Liposuction, as you may have heard in the popular media, is the most commonly performed surgical procedure each year in the United States. Here's a statistic that you may not have heard: the majority of physicians performing liposuction in the United States are not plastic surgeons; in fact, many do not have any formal surgical training whatsoever. It seems hard to believe, but many physicians performing liposuction have had no more training in liposuction than a 'weekend... more

1. What is your training? By what board? Many people call themselves plastic surgeons and learn to do liposuction in a weekend course. Some of the laser liposuction companies are targeting non surgeons to buy their machines. 2. Do you do tummy tucks? This linked to question one, but if a doctor cannot do a tummy tuck (ie they aren't a real plastic surgeon) then they will recommend liposuction, even if it isn't the ideal surgery for you, because they CAN'T do any other kind of surgery... more

(1) Who actually does the liposuction surgery for your case? Then check out the training and experience of your doctor. (2) How is it done? The technical stuff. Review images of before and afters by your doctor. (3) Where is it done? Is the facility certified and safe? Check it out. Best Regards.

As with any consultation, you should have checked up on your doctor before you went into see him. Check his board certification and in which field. Make sure that friends that have been treated by him are happy and have had a good experience with the office. 

Hi there- You should learn everything you can about the surgeon, the facility, and the anesthesiologist. Here are the details: In a previous entry, I described how common it is for patients who contact my Orlando plastic surgery center to make the mistake of thinking that: 1. Anyone offering a plastic surgery procedure MUST be appropriately trained and certified to perform that procedure; this is, unfortunately, not the case. 2. All plastic surgery training is equal, and so shopping for the... more

After finding a board certified plastic surgeon, the most important thing to ask is if you are a good candidate for liposuction or not. In order to have a good outcome, you must have good skin tone, with minimal to no stretch marks. You should also be at or close to your ideal body weight before considering liposuction. Some patients may need to lose weight prior to liposuction to better isolate the "problem" areas to be operated upon. An experienced surgeon will be able to... more

1. Are you a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (www.PlasticSurgery.org)? - All its members ARE certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and are committed to a culture of patient safety and a strict Code of Ethics. 2. What are the potential complications of this operation? 3. WHERE are you going to perform the operation? (If the facility is NOT a certified Outpatient surgery center, hospital or either a Medicare of AAAASF certified facility WALK AWAY and do not... more

Are you board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery How many liposuction procedures to you perform each month What technique do you prefer and why What are the risks involved with my surgery Tell me more about my recovery Can I see before/after photos of patients you have actually treated ( I agree with most of the answers already posted)

When having a consultation for liposuction it is important to check the qualifications and experience of your surgeon. Here are some points that may help you. It is important to know if your surgeon is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This assures you that you doctor has completed an extensive training program. Unfortunately, there are many doctors who perform liposuction with minimal training in surgery in general but in liposuction in particular. ... more