What Percentage of Liposuction is Done in Hospital and What Percentage in Clinics?

I believe the vast majority of liposuction procedures are done in outpatient surgery facilities. Probably the most important decision patients make is their selection of plastic surgeon, not necessarily the outpatient/inpatient location of the procedure performed. Once choice of plastic surgeon is made,  safety “factors” such as   quality of anesthesia provider and accreditation/safety of surgery facility follow.

 I hope this helps.

Hospitals are one the most notorious places to pick up MRSA infections. Outpatient accredited surgical facilities (AAAHC, AAAASF, Medicare etc...) help ensure a safe and comfortable environment to have your elective cosmetic procedures. Money is of no concern when it comes to safety and I would avoid all hospital encounters if at all possible. Most docs know this and that is why it is very rare to have any liposuctions done in hospitals. There are a very few docs who only practice out of hospitals and I'm guessing but they probably have very few complications with liposuction but why take the added risk. Sincerely,

David Hansen,MD

I honestly do not think it matters either way. I performed surgery in the office facility for years and then changed to the hospital as an outpatient about 8 years ago. Infection rate, patient satisfaction rates are unchanged. I think more important is you pick a surgeon after reviewing carefully your decision. I feel happier in the hospital as now I have a board certified anesthesiologist and others to back him up. In the office and most offices it is a nurse anesthetist.