What is Liposuction? | Who Performs Liposuction & Where is Liposuction Performed? | How can I find the right doctor for me? | When is Liposuction not for me? | What are the Alternatives to Liposuction? | Risks | Complications | Expect Before | Expect During | Expect After | Will I look the way I want after liposuction? | Know what makes you a poor candidate for liposuction | Know all the risks and procedure limitations | Understand all the answers to your questions about liposuction | Glossary
Liposuction
Understand all the answers to your questions about liposuction
Questions answered - Have you read about and do you understand what liposuction is? Has your doctor answered all of your questions to your satisfaction?
Read and understand the informed consent - Has your doctor given you an informed consent form to take home and read?
Know what to before during and after the liposuction operation
- Have a thorough medical exam -Have you had a thorough medical examination and are fit for liposuction?
- Arrange for transportation to and from appointment - Can someone drive you home after surgery?
- Plan to take a few days to recover - Can you take time off if necessary to recover?
- Expect some pain/discomfort - Do you know how much pain to expect?
- Know when to seek help - Do you know what the signs are for different complications after liposuction? Do you know when to seek medical help? Did you receive after care instructions from your doctor telling you what to do if you experience problems after liposuction
What is Liposuction? | Who Performs Liposuction & Where is Liposuction Performed? | How can I find the right doctor for me? | When is Liposuction not for me? | What are the Alternatives to Liposuction? | Risks | Complications | Expect Before | Expect During | Expect After | Will I look the way I want after liposuction? | Know what makes you a poor candidate for liposuction | Know all the risks and procedure limitations | Understand all the answers to your questions about liposuction | Glossary
US Food and Drug Adminstration
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/liposuction/what.html
