A breast lift will leave a scar, for example, and skin may sag after liposuction. You and your physician will both be happier after the procedure if you discuss the pros and cons of the procedure. Assess the type of anesthesia that the procedure will require, and determine whether an anesthesiologist will be present. Not all procedures require general anesthesia and the presence of an anesthesiologist. For example, liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia when only a small amount of fat and a limited number of body sites are involved.
Local anesthesia numbs only the affected areas.
Larger procedures, such as breast reconstruction, almost always require general anesthesia, which means that an anesthesiologist will be present and will monitor you through the procedure. A very low fee could mean that the doctor is cutting corners. The physician may not be properly trained, or may be using a medical office for a procedure that requires an operating room. Ask what can be expected after the surgery. If you are having more than one procedure, assess how many procedures you should have at one time.