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Which Kind of Liposuction is Safest? I Just Want my Saddlebags Done?
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?
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jills229
in Houston, TX
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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...
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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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
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Tumescent local anesthesia is safest for liposuction
From the patient's perspective, local anesthesia for liposuction is a much better choice than general anesthesia. General anesthesia may be more convenient for the surgeon because it reduces the time needed to inject the necessary local anesthetic that is essential to performing liposuction safely. In tumescent local anesthesia relatively large volumes of saline solution containing dilute amounts of the anesthetic (lidocaine) and epinephrine (a drug that constricts the tiny blood vessels...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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