Liposuction (Lipoplasty) - How to Find & Choose a Surgeon

Most liposuction patients are happy with their results; however, the success of your surgery may be greatly affected by the professional level of your plastic surgeon. Needless to say, you should find a plastic surgeon with solid medical training, considerable surgical skill and extensive plastic surgery experience in order to increase the chances of a successful outcome. Learn specific professional qualifications for qualified liposuction surgeons.

Why Should You Choose a Board-Certified Surgeon?

It is preferable and recommended that you choose a board certified surgeon. Board certification means that the doctor successfully completed an approved educational program and met board certification requirements, including an examination to determine his or her ability to provide quality medical care.

Find out more on "What It Means to Be a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon."

Are All Board Certification Levels the Same?

Surgeons with the most training include the plastic surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABO). Learn what what it takes to get certified by the ABFPRS and the ABO.

Board certification does not always guarantee a successful outcome for liposuction surgery. The surgeon's skill depends on other factors such as training, frequency and complexity of surgeries, use of the innovative liposuction techniques, types and dosage of anesthesia, and more.

What If Your Surgeon Is Not Certified by ABPS or ABO?

In this case, your doctor may be qualified to perform lipoplasty. Get more information on what other board certifications entail and how they differ from the certification by the ABPS and the ABO.

Is Your Doctor a Member of a Plastic Surgery Association or Society?

Learn the difference between board certification and membership in a plastic surgery association or society. You can also read a chapter on how to choose a plastic surgeon in the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide.

Can You Verify Whether a Plastic Surgeon Is Board-Certified?

To verify your plastic surgeon's board certification, use the American Board of Medical Specialties certification verification tool. You will need to register for the free service. (The Board does not require you to submit any additional information other than your first name and e-mail address.)

What Are the Surgeon's Operating Facility Requirements?

The facility where the surgery is performed must meet certain quality standards and be accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities (AAAASF). You can become acquainted with the standards and verify that an office or facility is accredited by the AAAASF by visiting the Surgery Facilities Web page.

Plastic Surgeons For Other Procedures

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