What questions should I ask my plastic surgeon about laser- or ultrasound-assisted liposuction?
Use this checklist as a guide during your laser- or ultrasound-assisted liposuction consultation:
Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
Were you specifically trained in the field of plastic surgery?
Is the office-based surgical facility accredited by a nationally- or state-recognized accrediting agency, or is it state-licensed or Medicare-certified?
Am I a good candidate for laser- or ultrasound-assisted liposuction?
What will be expected of me to get the best results?
Where and how will you perform my procedure or treatment?
How long of a recovery period can I expect?
What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
How are complications handled?
How can I expect to look over time?
Do you have before-and-after photos I can look at for this procedure?
We all know that awful feeling of opening the camera on our phones to try to take a picture, only to see ourselves staring back from an unflattering angle, often with a double chin. In our digital age, we're constantly aware of our appearance, whether it's due to seeing ourselves in the reflection of our phones, taking selfies or posting videos on social media.
"I'd look in the mirror and not recognize myself. Liposuction helped me achieve balance in a physical sense, as well as in an emotional sense." – ASPS member patient. Know what to expect after liposuction. Take a look at recovery and results with ASPS.