http://forum.plasticsurgery.com/(c) Plastic Surgery Forum - Plastic Surgery Answers30 you can check your physicians record by contacting your states medical board. I think you are smart to undergo many consultations to explore multiple options. As far as epidurals go, if you are nervous about being awake, they do give you anti anxiety medications. http://forum.plasticsurgery.com/fb.ashx?m=651Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:26:07 GMT I have scheduled and attended a few consultations for a tummy tuck with liposuction. How do you choose a doctor that is right for you? Is there a way to check whether or not they have had any malpractice claims against them? I just don't want to make a wrong choice. I really like all of them so far. Lastly, is it common for dr.'s to use an epidermal, one in particular mentioned this and it scared me that I may be awake for part of the procedure. http://forum.plasticsurgery.com/fb.ashx?m=649Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:31:36 GMT