New Haven SmartLipo MPX doctors
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Robert C. Langdon, MD
Guilford Dermatologic Surgeon
5 Durham Road, Guilford |
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David J. Goodkind, MD
New Haven Plastic Surgeon
2 Chestnut Street, Branford |
Recent Answers
I am 29, active, no kids. I had a consulatation with a Dr. in San Antonio that is board certified. I want to have lipo in my lower/upper abs, "love handles" and back. I was told about traditional liposuction and Smart lipo. From the information that I received Smart Lipo seemed to be right for me. My main concern is that my Dr recommended GA, due to the fact that some patients find it uncomfortable with the tucking and pulling feeling. Is GA worth the money?
General anesthesia should never be used with any type of liposuction. I have performed liposuction since 1995 and have done every case with local (tumescent) anesthesia. I use ProLipo (same wavelengths as SmartLipo) as well as SlimLipo for laser-assisted liposuction. Proper tumescent anesthesia should provide excellent comfort. Usually any discomfort is handled simply by adding a little more local anesthetic to the specific area. Many patients request a mild sedative before the procedure; generally 10 mg of Valium by mouth is sufficient.
General anesthesia carries significant risks and is required for many invasive surgical procedures, but is absolutely not required for and not worth the risk for a cosmetic procedure such as liposuction.
