What are the safety requirements for lipsuction clinics?

Safety Requirements for Accredited Liposuction Clinics

- _Board-Certified Plastic Surgeons:_ All liposuction procedures must be performed by American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certified plastic surgeons.

- _Sterile Environment:_ The clinic should maintain a sterile environment, routinely disinfected operating rooms, surgical instruments, and equipment.

- _Anesthesia:_ Liposuction clinics must have anesthesia services conducted by board-certified anesthesiologists or supervised by them.

- _Emergency Equipment:_ The clinic should be equipped with emergency medical equipment, including crash carts, defibrillators, and airway management tools.

- _Post-Op Care:_ The clinic should provide post-operative care instructions, pain management plans, and monitoring.

- _Informed Consent:_ Patients should be provided with comprehensive information about the procedure, potential risks, and alternatives, and sign a consent form.