How much pain to expect from Smart Lipo under general anesthesia?

Iam getting Smart Lipo on my upper and lower adominals, and flanks, but I am only doing general anesthesia. What type of pain should I expect?

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A: Smart Lipo under general anesthesia is an oxymoron.

Joel Schlessinger, MD

There is no reason at all to be performing SmartLipo under general anesthesia.  It should be performed with tumescent liposuction, which is best done using dilute anesthesia, thereby avoiding the dangers and problems with general anesthesia. Additionally, if you are asleep under general, your skin won't... more

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liezle14
529 posts
13 Sep 2009

Hello Vsaldana! You might also want to read: Is Smart Lipo painful?

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