Liposuction surgeon consultation

What should I ask my doctor during a liposuction consultation?

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6 answers to “Liposuction surgeon consultation”

A: Liposuction surgeon consultation

By Peter A. Aldea, MD - Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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.... more

A: Questions to ask your doc during liposuction consultation

By C. Bob Basu, MD - Houston Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Important Questions for Liposuction Consultation

By James H. Schmidt, MD - Sarasota Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Ask many questions during liposuction consultation.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Liposuction Consultation Ask about Training and Experience

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: During lipo consultation, ask about training and see pictures of their own patients

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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. ... more