10 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR PLASTIC SURGEON ABOUT LIPOSUCTION

Over the years, Liposuction has remained as one of the most sought after plastic surgery procedure world over. An interesting observation post the Covid-19 induced lockdown is an increase in demand for Liposuction. This trend has been observed by many of my colleagues too. But are you asking the right question as a patient?

Here is the list of top 10 questions that you should ask your Plastic surgeon before LIPOSUCTION

1. Are you a certified Plastic Surgeon?

In the world of paid ads on Google, Facebook, Instagram, many unqualified doctors are claiming to be expert in liposuction. It is important to understand that liposuction is not just a fat sucking out procedure. A certified plastic surgeon who has done a cosmetic surgery fellowship will not hesitate to show his credentials if asked by a patient.

2. How many Liposuction have you done?

This question might seem odd to ask but your plastic surgeon should be confident and swift in reply when it comes to this question. Many times a counter can be seen on websites that might show ever increase the number of patients that they have operated. It might feel like a National Population registry but beware numbers can be misleading.

3. Can you show me photos of some before and after liposuction?

The best way to assess your surgeon is to see his work. Before and after photos will not only give you an idea about your surgeon’s caliber but can provide an interesting insight into what you should expect and what is or is not possible. There might be times when due to confidentiality the pictures might not be displayed on the website or social media but the plastic surgeon is happy to show them in your physical or virtual consultation.

4. How many days leave should I take after Liposuction?

The answer to this question depends on your profession and the extensiveness of the procedure. In COVID times when most of the people are working from home, recovery is faster as there is no socializing plus there are people around you to augment post-surgery recovery.

Generally, you should good rest for two days and then resume work from the third day. Light work can be resumed after a week while heavy work should be resumed after a month.

5. Where will be my liposuction done?

This is one of the most important things to ask. Low price quotes might mean lower quality services. Before giving it any quotation a plastic surgeon includes hospital charges too. Liposuction is a procedure that requires skills along with good hospital setup and post-operative facilities.

6. When can I get my liposuction done?

There is a plastic surgeon who does a good amount of work and book months in advance. It is advisable that for a preferred date of surgery, you book your surgery in advance to prevent any last-minute difficulty in scheduling.

7. What is the cost of liposuction and can I pay in installments?

The cost of liposuction varies according to the extent of areas of liposuction, requirement of the patient, skills, and experience of a plastic surgeon, and the center where the patient is being operated. In your initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you a quotation with a range. There are some centers that provide EMI options too for liposuction. the Lower-cost might not mean the best treatment!

8. Can liposuction be combined with other cosmetic surgery procedures?

Liposuction is routinely performed in mommy makeover which includes a tummy tuck and liposuction to enhance results. Also other cosmetic surgery procedures like breast surgeries, rhinoplasty, fat grafting to breast and buttock too.

9. What care should be taken after Liposuction?

Post-op care includes Compression garments and Massage. It is important to follow the post-operative protocol as prescribed by your plastic surgeon.

10. What kind of follow up is required after liposuction?

Follow up after surgery is needed to check for the progress of healing. Depending on the extent of liposuction and also plastic surgeon’s evaluation, followups are decided.

Dr. Anmol Chugh is an internationally trained plastic surgeon with advanced aesthetic surgery training done from the Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery. To know more about Liposuction, click here