Awake Lipo at Sono Bello. Is this risky for just a few pounds in the abdomen?

There is no doubt that liposuction under general anesthesia is more risky usually than lipo under local when done by lipo experts. You can stand the patients up and have them turn in all positions to get the best access to the areas and to make sure you get the smoothest results with the smaller cannulas. If your doc gives a little oral or iv sedation with the local it can really be a nice experience and not painful.

Liposuction under local can be painful, and this is the main drawback to performing it under local.Kenneth Hughes, MD

Non-surgical treatments will generally be less effective than liposuction in removing the fat, but they are slightly safer from the standpoint of risks.  They are both good treatments for the right patient.  If you have not already discussed the pros and cons with your doctor, then you should hold up the planned treatment and go back to review.

Sono Bello is a facility where liposuction is performed. I have heard some patients negatively respond to their heavy sales approach. You should not be incentivised or pressured into surgery. I recommend you see a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Also, patients don't typically loose a lot of weight after lipo--it is body contouring. Your surgeon will speak to you about that.

I perform lipo all the time under local, however some prefer to be asleep.   The risk of being awake is probably lower than going to sleep, but you will feel some things as the procedure takes place.