Can you have a tummy tuck under local anesthesia?

Local may be possible but the extent of correction would have to be relatively minor. It also depends on the preference of your surgeon and if you are deemed a suitable candidate.

Thank you for your question.  While most tummy tucks are done under general anesthesia, it is possible to do a tummy tuck under local anesthesia.  Whether or not you are a good candidate for a local tummy tuck depends on a number of variables including your health status, weight or body mass index and the anatomical findings on exam.  It is best to address these issues after a thorough history and physical exam performed during an in person consultation.  Best wishes.

In the past 1.5 years of my 24 yr practice, I  have safely offered mini to complete tummy tuck surgery under local anesthesia to select patients. The ideal patient is one who leads a healthy lifestyle with stable nutrition and exercise and who has a stable body weight and BMI, and who is very anxious about undergoing a general anesthetic. The patient must also be in excellent health. In our series to date, patients are 100% satisfied with their operative experience. The key is that the patient understands that there will be discomfort during the beginning of the procedure when local anesthesia is injected. During the remainder of the procedure patients typically sleep while relaxing to music. I recommend that you consult with a few board certified Plastic surgeons to be sure your expectations can be met with a procedure that is safe and reliable. Good luck!