Your Liposuction Consultation
During your liposuction consultation be prepared to discuss:
- Your surgical goals
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, and medical treatments
- Current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drug use
- Previous surgeries
The surgeon who will be performing your surgery will evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors. The surgeon will take photographs of you before the surgery and discuss various liposuction options available and recommend the best suited for you.
Questions to ask your Surgeon before the surgery
During the consultation, ask your plastic surgeon the following questions:
- Are you board certified Plastic Surgeon?
- Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery?
- How many years of plastic surgery training have you had?
- Do you have all the medical facilities to perform this procedure?
- Am I a good candidate for this procedure?
- What will be expected of me to prepare for the surgery to get the best results?
- Where and by which technology will you perform my procedure?
- What surgical technique is recommended for me?
- How long a recovery period can I expect, and what kind of help will I need during my recovery?
- What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
- How are complications handled?
- How can I expect my body to look over time? After pregnancy?
- What are my options if I am dissatisfied with the cosmetic outcome of my liposuction?
- Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure and what results are reasonable for me?
