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Consultation cheat sheet

Questions for my Liposuction consultation

Santa Monica, CA

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Fit and approach

  1. 1.1What makes liposuction a good match for the change I want?
  2. 1.2What other options would you want me to consider before I decide?
  3. 1.3Can we look at before and afters from people who started somewhere close to me?
  4. 1.4How would you tailor the liposuction plan to my body and goals?
2

Experience and safety

  1. 2.1Who will perform my procedure, and what license, credentials, and training do they have?
  2. 2.2How often do you perform liposuction, especially for people with a starting point like mine?
  3. 2.3Where will surgery take place, is the facility accredited, and who provides anesthesia?
  4. 2.4What problems have you seen after liposuction, and what happens if I need help?
3

Recovery, cost, and follow-through

  1. 3.1What may I feel or see the first night, the first week, and one month later?
  2. 3.2Which symptoms are expected, and which ones mean I should call right away?
  3. 3.3What is the full quoted cost, including surgeon fees, facility, anesthesia, supplies, follow-up, and possible add-ons?
  4. 3.4What happens if the plan changes, I need more care, or the result does not match what we agreed on?

Before you go

A five-minute prep list

  • Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
  • Save a few Liposuction results that show what you like and what you do not want.
  • Write down the change you care about most so the consultation stays focused.
  • Bring your calendar and think through work, caregiving, travel, and recovery support.
  • Set the total amount you are comfortable spending before you discuss payment options.

Say this first

The one thing I want them to understand

Use this sheet to organize a consultation—not as medical advice. Independently verify licenses, relevant credentials, and facility accreditation. Individual risks, recovery, and results vary.

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Consultation notes

What I want to remember

Santa Monica edition

Write the answer in your own words. If something still feels unclear, circle it and ask again before you decide.

1

The plan, in my own words

What would they do, with which product or technique, and over how many visits?

2

The result they believe is realistic

What change should I expect, and what is unlikely to change?

3

Risks or tradeoffs to think about

Which ones apply to me, and what would the practice do if something went wrong?

4

The full price

What is included, what may cost more, and what might I pay for maintenance later?

5

What still needs an answer

Write down anything that felt vague, rushed, or different from what you expected.

6

My next step, if I want one

Do I need another consultation, more time, or one specific piece of information?