Surgeons Advise Liposuction Patients To "Do Homework" Before Surgery

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The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends that anyone considering liposuction be fully informed about the procedure before surgery. "Liposuction is generally a safe procedure," said C. Lin Puckett, MD, President of ASPS, "provided that patients are carefully selected, the operating facility is properly equipped, and the physician has proper surgical education with special training in body contouring. It is important to remember that liposuction is surgery and with any surgery there are both benefits and risks."

Patients considering liposuction should know that there are no state or federal laws that govern the scope or quality of specialty education a physician must attain to designate him/herself a specialist in liposuction. A thorough understanding of the procedure, however, and careful selection of the physician can greatly enhance the possibility of a successful surgical outcome. Patients should consult a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify a surgeon in plastic surgery of the face and entire body. ABPS-certified surgeons who are ASPS members can be located by calling 1-888-4-PLASTIC(1-888-475-2784).


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