I am scheduled for Smart Lipo in March. Upper/Lower Stomach, and my back. The doctor performing the lipo is not a surgeon. Also the cost ($7800) seems to be more than a lot of the numbers I am seeing from others on here. Any red flags here or am I ok?
Answer: SMARTLipo is Surgery SMARTLipo is a surgical procedure and should be performed by not only a surgeon, but a board certified plastic surgeon. This will ensure not only optimal results but also your safety. Liposuction is a technically difficult procedure with many considerations both aesthetically and physiologically. There should be no reason to get liposuction from any other physician than a board certified plastic surgeon. Doing so may put your physical safety and your results in jeopardy.
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Answer: SMARTLipo is Surgery SMARTLipo is a surgical procedure and should be performed by not only a surgeon, but a board certified plastic surgeon. This will ensure not only optimal results but also your safety. Liposuction is a technically difficult procedure with many considerations both aesthetically and physiologically. There should be no reason to get liposuction from any other physician than a board certified plastic surgeon. Doing so may put your physical safety and your results in jeopardy.
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January 31, 2022
Answer: Is your lipo surgeon not a lipo surgeon? Is the price too high? Various non-surgeons perform lipo. The largest group is dermatologists. They invented lipo under local and tumescent lipo. That's not unusual. Surgeons and non-surgeons from various specialties have training, education and experience in lipo. Talent varies regardless. You really need to determine the level of their skill and expertise in lipo by viewing their portfolio and examining their experience, reviews, credentials, etc. If it doesn't feel right, move on. Price means nothing without context. Have you gotten quotes from other lipo surgeons? If not, go get some.
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January 31, 2022
Answer: Is your lipo surgeon not a lipo surgeon? Is the price too high? Various non-surgeons perform lipo. The largest group is dermatologists. They invented lipo under local and tumescent lipo. That's not unusual. Surgeons and non-surgeons from various specialties have training, education and experience in lipo. Talent varies regardless. You really need to determine the level of their skill and expertise in lipo by viewing their portfolio and examining their experience, reviews, credentials, etc. If it doesn't feel right, move on. Price means nothing without context. Have you gotten quotes from other lipo surgeons? If not, go get some.
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February 1, 2022
Answer: Choosing a surgeon Dear julz143,
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February 1, 2022
Answer: Choosing a surgeon Dear julz143,
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January 31, 2022
Answer: Red flags Galore Doing Liposuction requires a medical license and someone who is not licensed who is doing medical procedures is practicing medicine without a license.
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January 31, 2022
Answer: Red flags Galore Doing Liposuction requires a medical license and someone who is not licensed who is doing medical procedures is practicing medicine without a license.
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March 2, 2022
Answer: You should only be using a board certified plastic surgeon I have zero understanding why anyone would do any invasive cosmetic surgery with someone other than a board certified plastic surgeon. Smartlipo is a very safe procedure when done by a board certified plastic surgeon. They are the occasionally horror stories and This is when it is done by those who are not board certified plastic surgeons. it is your body, your health and your safety. I am at a total loss why people don't look for a plastic surgeon to do their surgery. you would not have your family dr do your brain surgeon and you would not want your gynecologist to do your heart surgery. Doctors should stick to their appropriate areas of expertise and not just invade the cosmetic market so that they can increase their revenue. If they want to go back to spend 2-3 years more doing a plastic residency after doing several years of surgical training then that is fine.
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March 2, 2022
Answer: You should only be using a board certified plastic surgeon I have zero understanding why anyone would do any invasive cosmetic surgery with someone other than a board certified plastic surgeon. Smartlipo is a very safe procedure when done by a board certified plastic surgeon. They are the occasionally horror stories and This is when it is done by those who are not board certified plastic surgeons. it is your body, your health and your safety. I am at a total loss why people don't look for a plastic surgeon to do their surgery. you would not have your family dr do your brain surgeon and you would not want your gynecologist to do your heart surgery. Doctors should stick to their appropriate areas of expertise and not just invade the cosmetic market so that they can increase their revenue. If they want to go back to spend 2-3 years more doing a plastic residency after doing several years of surgical training then that is fine.
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