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Joel Schlessinger, MD
Omaha Dermatologist
Recent answer posted by Joel Schlessinger, MD
Q: General anaesthesia for Smart Lipo?
A:
SmartLipo is usually done in conjunction with tumescent liposuction, which is done without general anesthesia. In fact, the reason that it was started was safety concerns with general anesthesia, which has a certain amount of people who don't wake up after surgery (remember Kanye West's mom?).
So, this doctor just hasn't taken the time to learn how to do the right method and/or send one of his staff to learn. Without learning it, you can't do the tumescent method. You will also miss out on the great things that accompany the tumescent method:
- little or no bruising
- quick recovery in a day or two
- minimal pain after the procedure
- less risk of complications
My suggestion: Find a dermatologist in your area that does tumescent liposuction and go there. Good luck!
| Board certification | |
| Education | Medical School - Brown University, Providence, RI (Basic Sciences) Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX - Clinical Sciences, MD, 1985 University of Rhode Island, BA, Biology, 1981 |
| Post-medical school training | Dermatology - Residency, Washington University of St. Louis Pediatrics - Residency, University of Alabama, Birmingham |
| Aesthetic medicine experience | 18 years (post-medical training) |
| Professional memberships | American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) |
| Medical or professional license | NE |
| Requesting an appointment with Joel Schlessinger, MD using RealSelf.com is free & confidential. Consultation fee: $100 ($10 off) if you mention RealSelf.com | |
| Location | Skin Specialists, PC & Aesthetic Day Spa 2802 Oak View Drive Omaha, NE View map |
Treatments offered by Joel Schlessinger, MD
AccutaneAcne surgery
Botox
Cellulite treatment
Chemical peel
Chin liposuction
Collagen injection
Dermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Dysport
Ear lobe surgery
Endermologie
EpiLight
Evolence
Facial
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel Repair
GentleLase
Glycolic peel
Hair transplant
IPL
Juvederm
Laser facelift
Laser hair removal
Laser peel
Laser resurfacing
Laser surgery
Latisse
Lightsheer Laser
Lip augmentation
Lipoma removal
Liposculpture
Liposonix
Liposuction
Microdermabrasion
Mohs surgery
Mole removal
Non surgical Face lift
Perlane
Photoderm
Photoderm hair removal
Photofacial
Phototherapy
PurTox
Restylane
Retin-A
Salicylic peel
Scar removal
Sclerotherapy
Skin rejuvenation
Smart Lipo
Tattoo removal
Tumescent liposuction
Vein treatment
Velashape
Velasmooth
Vi Peel
Waxing
Yag laser


