Your Liposuction Consultation

The first step in the liposuction cosmetic surgery procedure will be an in-depth consultation. During this consultation, the surgeon will explain the procedure, discuss its risks and complications, and inform the patient about the preparation steps required for pre- and post-operative phases. The type of anesthesia to be used, type of surgical facility, and the estimated costs of the procedure will also be discussed.

The first goal of the liposuction surgeon will be to educate the patient about the procedure, evaluate their candidacy, and help the patient make the best decision. An effective consultation is the foundation of a successful liposuction procedure. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Wright Jones provides liposuction to patients in Atlanta, Buckhead, Stockbridge, Marietta, GA, and surrounding locations.

Safety and Health Aspects

The surgeon will review the patient’s medical and surgical history and examine their current health condition to determine their risk during liposuction plastic surgery. The surgeon will encourage the patient to share vital aspects of their current lifestyle, particularly with regard to smoking. Smokers will be required to completely refrain from smoking for a few weeks before the surgery.

The patient will also have to share information about any drugs, whether prescription, over the counter, or recreational, and including herbal supplements and vitamins. It is important to confide all such information in the surgeon transparently because it can significantly affect the outcome of liposuction surgery. If the patient has any doubts or concerns, they should feel free to ask the surgeon for clarifications during the consultation.

Goals and Expectations

The cosmetic surgeon will closely engage with the patient to understand their specific aesthetic goals and expectations from liposuction surgery. These inputs will be taken into account while preparing a customized surgical plan to meet the unique needs of the patient. To help the patient develop realistic expectations, the surgeon will encourage them to review liposuction before and after photos.

The patient may also bring photographs from magazines or websites to explain to the surgeon what kind of body profile they are looking for. The patient should be able to identify specific areas of the body where they feel particularly unhappy about unsightly bulges. Dr. Jones receives patients from Atlanta, Buckhead, Stockbridge, Marietta, GA, and nearby areas for liposuction surgery.

List of Questions

The patient should ideally prepare a comprehensive list of questions that they wish to ask from the surgeon during the consultation. A ready list will help to ensure that nothing pertinent is missed out. A dedicated surgeon will address all questions in correct details to help the patient make an informed decision about the procedure.

The patient may also request for access to testimonials of past patients to learn about their liposuction experience with the surgeon. If they want to learn more about the procedure, they may request for a video of the procedure, if available. Some patients may also like to talk to the staff members and take a tour of the office to increase their familiarity with the practice.

See all plastic surgery procedures that Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Wright Jones performs of the face, nose, body, and breast in and around Atlanta, Buckhead, Stockbridge, Marietta, GA and surrounding areas.