What is better for BBL - spinal block or general anesthesia?

Question

Which has more risks?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I prefer general anesthesia.  The BBL result is really a function of how aggressively the surgeon will 
liposuction and transfer.  Most patients get an immense benefit with 
maximal 
liposuction of the 
abdomen, sides, and back to obtain the smallest waist possible and then 
maximal fat transfer to the buttocks and hips.  Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I prefer general anesthesia for a BBL, so that I can aggressively remove fat from donor sites and then transfer it to the buttocks.

Gordon Lewis, MD · Answer

If you are healthy, either option is safe.  If you unhealthy, a spinal can give some reduciton in risk compared to general anesthesia.  A spinal should cover (give anesthesia to) the buttocks region, but may not give enough for you donor site of the fat (abdomen, flanks, back).I think in nearly all cases general anesthesia is a better option for a BBL.

What is better for BBL - spinal block or general anesthesia?

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