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A Liposuction Consultation Checklist
66382 Health & Fitness Feb 29, 2008 aaaronson A Liposuction Consultation Checklist Once you have decided that liposuction is right for you, you will need to start on your path to finding a qualified plastic surgeon and making a consultation appointment with him or her. The checklist below is designed to help you stay organized and make sure that you get the most out of your consultation appointment as well as find the most qualified person to perform the procedure. Your Plastic Surgery Consultation Basic Information - Date and time of your appointment: - The plastic surgeon's name: - The office phone number and address: - Directions to the office: Cosmetic Surgeon's Credentials When electing to have medically unnecessary surgery, you want to make sure you choose q qualified surgeon with vast certification and experience. - Is the plastic surgeon Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? - Is the plastic surgeon certified by any other boards? - How long have they been in practice? - Which hospitals does the plastic surgeon have operating room and admitting privileges at? - Ask where your procedure would be performed? License and Insurance Contact your state's medical licensing board and ask if the license for the plastic surgeon is in good standing. Does the plastic surgeon accept you're insurance if it covers your liposuction procedure? Liposuction Procedure Experience Feel free to ask your potential surgeon about his or her past experiences with your specific procedure. - How much experience do they have doing liposuction? - How many times a year do you perform the procedure? - Ask to see photos of other patients who have had the same procedure you are inquiring about. Costs of Liposuction The costs will likely be discussed with the office staff. Payment information will be involved in that discussion, whether cash, credit card, or financing will be your method of payment. - Ask what the cost of the procedure is. - Does this cost include any surgical facility fees? - Does this cost include any anesthesia fees? - Does this include any necessary recovery garments, etc. - Are there additional fees for follow-up visits? - When do I need to have a deposit? - When is the total due? - Do you offer financing? - Do you have a cancellation or refund policy? Anesthesia Issues Medical history will be taken. This will effect many aspects of surgery, mainly on the type and the amount of anesthesia being administered. - What kind of anesthesia will be used for the procedure? - Who will be administering the anesthesia? - What are the credentials of this person? The Liposuction Procedure - Which technique will be used? - Why? - How long will it take from beginning to end? - How long will it be before I can go home? Liposuction Post-Operative Care Most likely, it will be recommended that you have someone available to drive you home and possibly to care for you immediately after surgery. - How will I feel after the procedure? - Will I need a ride home? - Do I need to purchase any special supplies for my recovery time at home? - What kind of pain medications will be required? - Will I require help at home following my procedure? - If there is an emergency who should I contact? In San Francisco, plastic surgery is considered for the beautiful, natural looking results from breast enhancement, tummy tuck, and liposuction procedures. Board certified in plastic surgery, one San Francisco surgeon specializes in aesthetic surgery. He offers information, before and after pictures, and financing at http://www.drkim.com/. send email to aaaronson

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