Choosing Your Surgeon: Vetting Their Training and Qualifications
It’s critical when you are preparing to undergo
liposuction,
that you fully question your doctor and learn everything you can about their
history and their liposuction practice. The best way to prepare yourself is to
have a list of questions to ask and then to know what you should be looking for
in your answers. Learning
how to pick a liposuction doctor is the first step towards getting a great result.
The best place to start is by learning about your doctor’s
educational background. You should know where they went to school and where
they had their residency training. You should also ensure that you know if the
surgeon is
board certified, and specifically that they are board certified in a
surgical specialty.
State board certification is critically important, but you want
to make sure they are certified in the right specialty to ensure your safety
and the best possible results. You also want to know about any training they
have had specific to liposuction and various
liposuction techniques.
Next, you want to check your
liposuction surgeon’s qualifications in
regards to emergencies. If something should happen during the liposuction
procedure, you need to know that you’re in good hands. Find out what kind of
training your liposuction surgeon has had in regards to surgical emergencies,
and make sure your surgeon has an up to date certification in
Advanced CardiacLife Support.
Finally, you should find out about your surgeon’s experience
and training around anesthesia. Liposuction typically involves the use of local
anesthetic and it’s important to get information on how your surgeon has been
trained. It’s critical to make sure that you are in safe and experienced hands,
before undergoing liposuction.
Questions You Need to Ask About : Training &
Qualifications
- Is the surgeon board certified? Is the surgeon board
certified in a surgical specialty?
- Can you get a copy of the physicians CV so you can see their
educational background and training?
- Does the surgeon have good training for surgical emergencies?
- Does the surgeon have current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life
Support) certification?
- Does the surgeon have proof or certification or training for
local anesthesia for liposuction?
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Originally Published May 1,2012
