Choosing a Liposuction Surgeon

    NEW YORK, NY, August 29, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Liposuction is one of the most effective ways to remove unwanted fat from targeted areas of your body. When a liposuction procedure is performed well, it can result in a toned physique that compliments the natural contours of your body. When it is performed incorrectly or by an inexperienced surgeon, your results can be uneven, lumpy, or otherwise unattractive. Worse still, liposuction performed by the wrong surgeon can be unsafe.

One of the most important decisions you will make prior to liposuction is who to trust to perform your surgery. Fortunately, most of the information about a good liposuction surgeon can be found online. However, a website should not replace a one-on-one consultation. Before committing to a liposuction surgeon, you will need to meet with them to make sure you feel completely comfortable.

What to Look for in a Liposuction Surgeon

A good liposuction surgeon should have his or her credentials listed on their website. You want to make sure your liposuction surgeon is a board-certified medical doctor. Your potential surgeon's experience, credentials, board-certifications, and professional memberships can help give you a better idea of their ability to perform a successful procedure.

Look at the liposuction technology a surgeon offers. Liposuction has come a long way in recent years and a good liposuction surgeon should offer a range of techniques to ensure each patient receives the exact treatment they need. Look also to make sure your liposuction surgeon performs this procedure in an accredited medical or surgical facility. This can help protect you against unnecessary risks.

During your initial consultation, ask your potential liposuction surgeon all of the questions you have and gauge your comfort with their responses. A consultation is an opportunity to determine if you want to hire a surgeon, not a commitment to work with them, and you should feel free to meet with as many doctors as necessary to make sure you choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

If you live in New York City and are looking for a liposuction surgeon, please visit the website of Juva Skin and Laser Center to learn more about our practice and doctors at www.juvaskin.com.

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