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Can a Tummy Tuck Procedure Be Performed Under Local Anesthesia ?

asked 7 months ago by anon4482
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
Question viewed 252 times
Tags: local anesthesia, options

12 answers to Can a Tummy Tuck Procedure Be Performed Under Local Anesthesia ?

Yes, some type of tummy tucks would be easier to perform under local anesthesia only than others

Hello, Yes, many procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, the bigger question is which type of abdominal contouring procedures are reasonable to perform under local anesthesia only. Liposuction: easy to perform under local only Mini tummy tuck: easy to perform under local anesthesia Full tummy tuck: more cumbersome and not ideally recommended under local anesthesia alone. local plus Iv sedation is reasonable Full tummy tuck with muscle tightening: at lead... more

Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck

In our practice, we perform all our mini tummy tucks under local anesthesia. Patients can even drive themselves home. With full tummy tucks, we do perform these under general anesthesia. These surgeries usually take longer and also involve repairing any muscle weakness as well.

Rigo Mendoza, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck under local anesthesia?

Yes, some very limited mini tummy tucks can be performed under local anesthetic; however, a full tummy tuck with major work including abdominal plication with or without liposuction should probably be done under general anesthesia at an accredited facility. You will get many different opinions on this. Remember: err on the side of safety. I don't ever recommend cutting corners to save money. Best of luck.

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck under local anesthesia NOT recommended

Hi there- There are many things in Plastic Surgery that CAN be done, but that doesn't mean they SHOULD be.... In other words, and unfortunately, some things are done because they are in the best interests of the surgeon, and not necessarily the patient. While I understand the average person's reluctance and fear of general anesthesia, the reality is that the alternative should scare you more... Having been part of a practice that performed all of its tummy tucks under... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Local anesthesia for tummy tucks?

Yes, abdominoplasties can be performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, but in my experience, having seen a number of these patients is that the results have been less than satisfactory for the patient. I would recommend having a general anesthetic so the surgeon can fully relax the muscles and adequately tighten the muscle fascia without you feeling anything or moving during the surgery. General anesthesia is typically very safe and comfortable and makes the procedure more... more

Todd C. Case, MD
Tucson Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tucks under local anesthesia

Most plastic surgeons perform tummy tucks under general anesthesia only. Some prefer to perform the procedure with intravenous sedation (twilight) and local anesthesia. I don't think any plastic surgeons perfrom the procedure under only a local anesthetic because of patient discomfort and the excessive amount of local that would be required. I've always used general anesthesia for increasd patient comfort and maximal muscle relaxation prior to plication of... more

Kelly Gallego, MD
Sioux City Plastic Surgeon

www.drgallego.com

Full Tummy Tuck with local anesthesia (video)

I perform 90% of my full tummy tucks without general anesthesia. The anesthetic is a combination of deep IV sedation and local anesthetic. I use only board certified anesthesiologists and my office operating suite is accredited. Proper patient selection is important, I wouldn't consider this in an obese patient. There is no problem with muscle tightening without a general anesthetic. The advantages of a full tummy tuck without general anesthesia in my... more

York Jay Yates, MD
Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.yorkyates.com

Local Anesthesia for Tummy Tuck

You can perform any procedure under local. While it might be reasonable to do a truly mini tummy tuck under local, I would not advise doing any other type of abdominoplasty any way other than general anesthesia. If you are worried about safety, make sure the person doing the anesthesia is fully qualified and the facility is fully certified. By doing so, you assure the safest anesthesia possible. Many physicians do these procedures in an uncertified office without an anesthesiologist either... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Under Local Anesthesia

Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty) come in a lot of flavors. There are some that are really advanced and invasive and others that are not as complicated. Nearly all types of tummy tucks can be performed under local anesthesia, though that might not be the best choice. Sometimes patients ask that question because they are worried about having general anesthesia. While general anesthesia is very safe some patients are fearful and prefer to avoid "going to sleep". Tummy tucks can... more

Adam Rubinstein, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tucks under local anesthesia

If you are having a mini tummy tuck it can be performed under local. For a full tummy tuck you need the general anesthesia relaxationof your stomch muscles for the best tightening of the muscles.

Morad Tavallali, MD
Vienna Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck Under Local Anesthesia

Thank you for your question. Yes, tummy tuck surgery can theoretically be performed under local anesthesia but I DO NOT recommend it. I perform my surgeries in an out patient surgery center, and under general anesthesi only. I use Board Certified Anesthesiologists who monitor my patients from start to end so as to provide the safest environment for my patients. Abdominoplasty is an extensive procedure and I would recommend general anesthesia so that you are... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck

Patient question: Can a Tummy Tuck Procedure Be Performed Under Local Anesthesia ? answer: yes question: would I do this? - answer: absolutely not, contrary to popular belief, appropriately delivered anesthesia is very safe, inappropriately delivered LOCAL ANESTHESIA can be fatal. I do not believe that this should be done and when it is advertised as a local anesthesia procedure, it is typically combined with deep sedation which is actually much more... more