During your consultation with Dr. Gabbay, he will ask you about your expectations and overall goals regarding your body image. He will inquire if your weight is stable, and he will evaluate the areas you are concerned about; the amount of fat in the potential treatment areas, the degree of your skin laxity, and the quality of your skin. All of these factors affect the success of the liposuction procedure. He will ask you in detail about your general health, and it is very important that you are open and honest with your answers, to achieve the safest and best possible outcome. If it is determined that you are a candidate for liposuction, you will have the opportunity to view before and after pictures of patients who have undergone liposuction at Gabbay Plastic Surgery, and Dr. Gabbay will discuss the details of liposuction thoroughly. This will be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have and Dr. Gabbay believes that open communication is crucial for developing a good doctor/patient relationship.