Surgeon’s Credentials
The patient should ask questions about the surgeon’s background and choose to go ahead with the procedure after considering their qualifications, experience and certifications.- Are you board certified in plastic surgery?
- How many years of training and experience do you have in the field of plastic surgery?
- Have you specifically performed liposuction procedure in the past?
- What is your success rate with respect to surgical procedures in general?
- Would you suggest general anesthesia for liposuction, or perform tumescent liposuction using local anesthesia?
Familiarity with the Practice
- Can I have access to a few liposuction ‘before and after’ images as well as testimonials of previous patients at your practice?
- Is it possible for me to talk to any of your staff members to know more about your practice?
- Is your office equipped to handle emergencies?
- Do you have a policy at your practice in the event of a need for a revisionary procedure following liposuction?
Surgical Procedure
- How long will it take to perform liposuction in the surgery room?
- Do I make a good candidate for liposuction cosmetic surgery?
- Do you recommend liposuction in combination with another procedure to achieve the desired outcome?
- Can you provide me with a video or images of the actual liposuction surgery being performed?
- Will the surgery in my case be performed as an outpatient procedure?
Potential Risks
- What are the potential risks and complications involved in liposuction?
- What steps can I take to reduce the risk?
- Will I need to re-schedule my existing medications or herbal supplements?
- Should I acquire an insurance policy against potential risks and complications during surgery?
Recovery
- What will be the approximate downtime involved?
- Is the recovery going to be long and painful?
- What kind of temporary lifestyle changes I may be required to adopt?
- How long will I be required to wear the compression garment after liposuction?