Liposuction falls under cosmetic surgery. It is in point of fact modeling or/and re-modeling of fat with the help of a hollow tube, known as cannula and an aspirator, which is a piece of equipment for suction of fat.
Since liposuction is a big step, you need to be particular about the surgeon who you pick to carry out your operation. You need to know about the surgeon’s guidance and credentials and if he/she is certified in a surgical area of expertise. You must also go through the CV (curriculum vitae) of the operating doctor and be certain that they, along with their team, are able to handle complications. The surgeon also needs to be certified in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and must possess an official document indicating that he/she has received specific training in the use of local anesthesia.
Other than that, it will be good to know the medical history of the operating doctor, that is, how many patients he/she operates on each month, previous patients’ experiences etc. Ideally, the doctor would offer to give you his/her list of previous patients so that you can freely ask them on telephone if they were satisfied with the doctor’s treatment.
It is important especially to know who is handling the anesthesia. It is vital that you know whether there will be usage of intravenous drugs such as sedatives or narcotics and whether the nurse anesthetist or an anesthesiologist monitoring the patient during surgery.
The surgeon operating on you needs to be certified in a surgical specialty such as Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmologic Plastic Surgery, General surgery, Gynecology etc. The Board certification will guarantee that the operating doctor is trained and thus you can be assured safety.
