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Will Lidocaine be enough to prevent any pain during a lip fat transfer?

Hello I am getting fat transfer from my arms to my lips. The doctor stated he will pull just enough fat from my arms to inject my lips. Will I need to use anesthesia or will Lidocaine be enough? I am concerned about the pain.

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