If you have ever wondered what it would be like to get liposuction, it may interest you to know that nearly all liposuction surgeons and clinics offer at least one free, no-obligation consultation to prospective patients.
Even if you are not yet certain you would like to get liposuction, or think you don't have the money for it right now, a free consultation offers you an excellent chance to sit and talk with someone very knowledgeable in the field.
During a consultation, the doctor will explain to you what procedures he or she offers and exactly how they work.
You will also have a chance to ask any questions you would like, ranging from the effectiveness of liposuction at achieving your personal goals to the recovery period to how much it costs.
If you have decided that you are prepared to get liposuction, a consultation gives you a chance to meet a surgeon face to face and form an opinion about him or her.
Because you will be trusting your body and appearance to this person, you want to make sure it is someone you trust and feel comfortable with before you agree to anything.
The consultation also gives you a chance to explain to your surgeon exactly what you want to have done, and for him or her to show you some before and after pictures of their previous patients.
Pay particular attention to the sets of picture where the "before" picture most closely resembles you as you are now.
While individual results always vary somewhat, know that if you aren't satisfied with the "after" picture of someone with a similar body type to you, chances are good you won't be that happy with your own results either.
At this point you should also ask to see your surgeon's credentials in order to determine if he or she has enough experience for you to feel comfortable with them performing your liposuction.
If you have already decided that you want liposuction, and furthermore that you want it from this doctor, he or she may also give you a brief physical examination at your consultation.
This is just to make sure that you don't have any health concerns or other issues that might prevent or interfere with a successful liposuction.
The doctor will probably also ask you some questions about your health history, any medications you are currently taking, and your current lifestyle.
It is important that you be completely truthful answering these questions, in order to protect your health and ensure you get the best possible results from your liposuction.