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Who is more qualified to do my liposuction: dermatologic surgeon or plastic surgeon?

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I had a consult with a plastic surgeon and a dermotologist and they both claim to be liposuction specialists.The dermotologist said when they perform the procedure its safer and they pioneered the procedure?The plastic surgeon said only plastic surgeons are qualified. Whose right and what gives?

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Dr. Charles K. Lee, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard Baxter, MD
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Dr. David Hansen, MD
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Dr. Martin Jugenburg, MD
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