Las Vegas Liposuction Surgery Consultation
The Initial Liposuction Consultation
Dr. Cambeiro is a board-certified plastic surgeon performing liposuction surgery in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you live outside of the Las Vegas area, please contact us to learn more about our fly-in program.
- You will have a thorough medical and surgical history performed as well as a focused physical exam in our Las Vegas practice. He will need to know all of your medical conditions, current medication regime including vitamins and herbal remedies. In addition, he will need to know your drug allergies as well as any reactions to medications you have had in the past. If you smoke, you will need to quit four weeks before your liposuction surgery and not to resume for at least four weeks after your surgery. Smoking decreases blood circulation to the skin and impedes healing.
- Your height and weight will be recorded at each office visit — please note that our office is in Henderson, Nevada, just outside of Las Vagas. This will include an assessment of your skin tone and texture, skeletal abnormalities such as scoliosis, and muscle bulk and tone. After your limited physical exam he will discuss with you the specific treatment plan directed at identifying those specific areas that may be responsive to liposuction. In addition, he will discuss your weight gain and loss pattern, diet and exercise regimen, and goals for the liposuction procedure.
- Furthermore, Dr. Cambeiro will explain the anesthesia he will use during your liposuction procedure. He will address the risks involved in the liposuction surgery as well as your expectations of the overall outcome. You will be given a cost estimate for your liposuction procedure.
Your Second Office Visit
You will meet with Dr. Cambeiro approximately two weeks prior to surgery at which time any remaining questions you may have regarding the liposuction operation will be answered. You will have an opportunity to discuss and receive the following information:
- You will receive a general physical examination to ensure that no new underlying medical problems exist that may interfere with the safety of the liposuction surgery. Any infections that you may have should be discussed with Dr. Cambeiro before your operative date.
- You will receive specific instructions on how to prepare for liposuction surgery. The instructions will include guidelines on eating, drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins, iron tablets and certain medications.
- A list of your medications will be reviewed and certain medications should be discontinued at least 2 weeks prior to the operation.
- You will be asked to refrain from taking any medications or other substances which could potentially be the cause of surgical complications such as aspirin, NSAIDs and vitamin E. medications interfere with the blood clotting mechanism and can cause bleeding complications
- Patients with high blood pressure must have their condition well controlled prior to liposuction surgery and should plan to take their blood pressure medication right up to the time of their operation.
- Pre-operative digital photographs are taken so that you can see the improvement from your liposuction surgery afterwards. You will be asked to sign a photographic consent prior to having any photographs taken. Pictures are usually taken 3 months after your liposuction procedure
- Dr. Cambeiro will write prescriptions for post-operative antibiotics to decrease your risk of infection and a pain medication for post-operative pain relief.
- You will receive specific instructions regarding the date and time of your liposuction procedure before leaving his office.
- You will be instructed not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before your liposuction surgery.
- You will be asked to pay your surgical fee at your pre-operative visit. The fee is determined at the time of the consultation, and is different for every scenario or combination of areas treated.
- Scheduling liposuction surgery involves payment of a non-refundable deposit, as there are costs involved with preparing for the operation, and for holding operating room time.
- You will be asked to sign a consent form for the surgical liposuction procedure and for board-certified anesthesia.
- You will be asked to pre-arrange for somebody to drive you home from the surgery office after your surgery. You cannot operate motor vehicles after surgery, and we will not place recently sedated patients in taxis for transport home. We can arrange for medical transport in the event you cannot find an escort. It is mandatory to have someone stay with you for at least 24 hours after liposuction surgery for your comfort and safety.
Day of Liposuction Surgery
- Wear loose fitting clothing that will wash easily in the event they are soiled.
- Leave all jewelry, contact lenses, or other valuables at home.
- Remove all body jewelry from pierced body parts the day of liposuction surgery.
- Dr. Cambeiro will place skin markings on your body to direct him during the liposuction procedure.
- Your vital signs will be checked by Dr. Cambeiro's nurse before your operation begins.
- You will meet with the anesthesiologist to review your medical history.
- The liposuction procedure will take two to five hours, depending on the amount of work required.
If you are considering liposuction, Las Vegas plastic surgeon Dr. Cambeiro invites you to request a complimentary consultation or give our office a call at (702) 566-8300 for confidential and informative answers to all your questions. If you prefer, you can send us an email using our discreet online form.
