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.

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.