I was given lower abdomen liposuction with my street clothes left on at a stem cell clinic. Isn't that unsafe?

Hi, Thank you for your post. Ideally liposuction should be done by a board certified plastic surgeon. I would recommend filing a complaint to the medical and nursing boards. Liposuction just like any other cosmetic procedure should be taken seriously. Hopefully you heal with no problems.

Thank you for your question. This sounds very unsafe. When considering plastic surgery you definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  A key quality indicator is Board Certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Good morning. Please see the link below by one of my colleagues to report such an experience. I venture to say that your care was NOT undertaken by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or a clinic overseen by one because your description of care goes against what we stand for in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Collectively, we pride ourselves on a certain level of standard care and the fact that you had a procedure done WITHOUT sterile technique, surgeon oversight, and pre or post-op care is not appropriate. Please report. 

Please monitor your access sites for lipo for signs of infection and seek a second opinion by a board certified plastic surgeon should any concerns arise. 

Best, 

Dr. Hustak