subject: What Is The Point Of A Liposuction Consultation? [print this page] If you are considering liposuction but unsure on one or more points, the very bets thing you can do is schedule a consultation with a local liposuction surgeon. Virtually all surgeons offer at least one free consultation before you have to commit to anything, and this provides an excellent opportunity to ask your questions.
At your consultation, you will have a chance to talk with your doctor and to explain what sort of procedure you're looking at. You should be able to tell the doctor about the general sorts of changes that you would like to see in your appearance.
In turn, the doctor will be able to tell you what sorts of changes are realistic to expect. Then, he or she will tell you some of the different options that you have available for trying to reach those goals. Your doctor will hopefully be candid as he or she explains the procedure, as well as the costs and risks associated with it.
During this time, feel free to ask as many questions as you want. You want to make sure that you understand things. If your doctor is unwilling to answer your questions or doesn't seem to have time for you, then you should seriously consider moving on and scheduling a consultation with a different surgeon somewhere else. It's your body and your money, and you shouldn't go into it without feeling ready.
At the consultation, your doctor will probably also give you a physical in which he or she examines the quality of your skin and muscle and the placement and size of your fat deposits. He or she will need to have access to your medical history and a list of all medications that you are taking. Please do not try to keep anything from the doctor, whether from embarrasment or because you think it will jeopardize your chances of getting the surgery. Your doctor will be able to make the best choices for your health and appearance if he or she knows the whole truth.
You may be asked about your weight history, including what your maximum and minimum weights have been, how stable your current weight is, how often you exercise and what your diet is like. If you've thought about questions like this before you go in, you'll be better prepared to answer them.
Finally, make sure to ask to see before and after pictures to see if you like the sort of work that the surgeon does. And don't let anyone try to pressure you into making a decision while you're there. Even if you really like what you heard and you think you're ready, it's almost always a good idea to sleep on such a big decision, especially because as soon as you commit you'll probably be required to pay a non-refundable preliminary fee.