Finding the right liposuction is easier said than done. First of all, the decision to finally have the operation done takes a while, if not years. So when you are considering who to go to, it is vital that you have all your cards on the table and know everything that you can find out about it the clinic and practice. When you are looking into your options, there will be a few very important things to keep in mind. Knowing well in advance what you are getting into can save you years of heartache in the future.

Here we outline some ways to be as prepared as possible, before going for liposuction.

Research the clinics in your vicinity More than ever before, taking care of ourselves has reached among the top priorities in our lives and there is no shortage of liposuction clinics to help us realize these dreams.

When you study the choices in the area, make sure to expand your search and include the more expensive neighborhoods. A lot of times the cosmetic surgery practices located in these areas see a lot more clientele which translates to a longer list of accolades and experience.

Look for a comprehensive list of services

Since there are so many choices these days and often some practices specialize in only one or at best a few services, it is a good idea to be certain you are approaching one that is qualified to provide the service you want. Know what you need done now and if at all possible, try to assess potential work you may have done in the future, since having cosmetic surgery performed by one surgeon, or at least within one clinic is optimal for your health.

Stay close to home

Before you have made the final cut on the liposuction clinic of choice, think about the number of times you will have to visit the clinic. You will have to go for an initial visit to consult with them, and you’ll need to go one day before your surgery. When you add in the day of surgery and all subsequent follow up visits, the number of visits adds up quickly. That being said, if you find a practice that you are completely happy with and the only thing that is not completely perfect is its location, then go ahead and choose that one.

Make sure they are accepting new patients

Not that a liposuction clinic will likely turn you down, but you may want to find out if they can ‘fit you in’ according to your timeline. This is especially true if this trip to the clinic precedes a major event like a wedding, graduation or vacation.

Investigate their methods

One last thing, make sure you like the techniques the clinic of your choice is using. While the procedures are similar, there may be some minor disparities between one practice and the other, so here’s where your personal preferences really come into play. For example, laser and vaser liposuction often don’t require general anesthesia, so the recovery period is faster and there’s usually no overnight hospital stay.

Once you’ve gone through the hoops on all these things to find the liposuction clinic that best suits you, it’s safe to say that you’ve done your research – and research is necessary when it comes to something as important as liposuction surgery.