You must stop smoking for
several weeks before and after the surgery, because
smoking can interfere with healing.
During your first consultation, your doctor
will ask you about:
Your general health
Any specific conditions
that might
interfere with surgery
Your goals
for the surgery
Specific areas of your body where you want fat
removed
Your doctor will perform an exam, explain the details
of the procedure, and develop a plan
for
surgery and recovery
with you.
The plan will include the liposuction technique that the
doctor will use, including:
