Can a general practice doctor perform liposuction?

Hi,Any licensed physician can legally perform liposuction. However, you want to see someone with the most experience and training to provide your care. I would suggest you see a board-certified plastic surgeon. Thanks for the important question.

Unfortunately, any licensed physician can perform liposuction in a facility of their own according to the laws in most states. Many just take a weekend course and don't have the same experience in performing the procedure, and more importantly, in knowing who will benefit from the procedure and who should either not have surgery or should have a different procedure. It is not just the technical aspect of being able to do the procedure, it is the experience gained from years of training and an artistic eye.