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Which Kind of Liposuction is Safest? I Just Want my Saddlebags Done?

asked 1 year ago by jills229 in Houston, TX
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: saddle bags, female, options, safety

I've tried to research the safest, best type of liposuction, but can't seem to find whihc option is safest. My husband does not want me to undergo general anesthesia and is most worried about the safety of the procedure. He is an anesthesiologist and has seen the dangers. I just want my saddlebags done, I am pleased with the rest of my body. And, if a procedure is safer, does that mean it will be less effective?

12 answers to Which Kind of Liposuction is Safest? I Just Want my Saddlebags Done?

For the safest liposuction and great results, tumescent local anesthesia with micro canulas are your answer.

You are smart to eliminate the docs who still do the old method of general anesthesia and traditional liposuction. Pure local tumescent anesthesia with the micro canulas are the way to go when you want great results and the safest liposuction. Board certified dermatologists are one of the the groups who will have the most experience in this technique and is so worth it . Sincerely, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

Safe Anesthesia for Liposuction

If your husband is an Anesthesiologist and he does not want you to have Liposuction under general anesthesia, I can only assume that he has very little experience with the various types of Liposuction anesthesia and what is done by many practitioners. In my view, General Anesthesia with minimal wetting solution (using no Xylocaine) is by far the safest method. Not only do you receive minimal drugs, but you have an experienced professional watching you constantly. Also, most general... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Tumescent liposuction without sedation is the safest liposuction

Dr. Jeffrey Klein, a dermatologist, researched the metabolism of local anesthetic thoroughly and clincially, when discovering tumescent liposuction. There can be interactions with current medications that you take, as well as sedation were it to be given to you. I exclusively perform tumescent liposuction without sedation and this provides the greatest safety possible. There are risks with any surgery so discuss this with your surgeon. Then, whether the surgeon uses power... more

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist

What type of liposuction is the safest?

Liposuction safety and efficacy is dictated by the surgeon and not the device. What type of surgeon you choose and their level of experience and expertise is the most important factor in achieving a desirable, long term result.

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction under local anesthesia is the safest approach.

Liposuction under local anesthesia is the safest approach. There are numeous studies confirming this. There is now 20 years of literature on this subject. The most important thing is to see the most experienced liposuction expert you can find in your part of the country.

William Coleman III, MD
Metairie Dermatologic Surgeon

Which Kind of Liposuction is Safest? I Just Want my Saddlebags Done?

I understan the fear associated with general anesthesia but depending upon the amounts of fat to be removed would need to be considered in my choice of methods of anesthesia. For me I use local tumescence + face mask or IV sedation. I also preform ALL the types of liposuction methods. Without an examination my guess of type is the combination of Smart Lipo Triplex+traditional lipo.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction questions

Liposuction is a safe procedure when performed on a patient who is in good health by a board-certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgery facility. Although liposuction can be performed using only local anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation, I prefer general anesthesia for most cases.

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction and anesthesia

Well since your husband is an anesthesiologist, he can certainly attest to the safety of sedation for lipousction. Find a good surgeon and then let them decide on the type of liposuction to perform.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Safest type of liposuction?

The safest type of liposuction is the one performed by a board certified plastic surgeon at a fully accredited facility. Ultrasound, laser, or traditional liposuction will provide very similar results and are all safe and effective. Having the procedure under sedation and local anesthesia decreases some of the complications associated with general anesthesia.

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

The safest kind of liposuction

The safest liposuction is one performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited facility committed to upholding the strictest standards. There are many approaches to liposuction and many tools which can give safe and comparable results such as tumescent lipo, laser lipo, ultrasound assisted, etc. In skilled hands good results can be had by all. You will have the safest outcome by careful selection of your surgeon. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Liposuction of saddlebags under sedation

You can certainly have liposuction under sedation with local anesthesia if you have concerns about general anesthesia. The saddle bag area can easily be treated in this fashion. I would recommend traditional liposuction (superwet technique). You can also have power-assisted liposuction, which just makes it easier on the surgeon, not you. It's important that the surgeon suctions relatively deep to avoid any contour irregularities (indentations/divots). The type of liposuction... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Safest Liposuction

The safest method of liposuction is taking time to choose the best surgeon. I find the technician to be the most important factor, not the instrument. I perform alot of revision liposuction surgery from newer methods and find the risks do not outweigh the benefits. From an anesthesia perspective, I find general anesthesia safer for larger areas of liposuction because we do not have to use as much local numbing medicine, which can also carry... more