No matter how hard I work out I’ve always had these love handles that I absolutely cannot get rid of. So it’s just flanks, no abdomen. I was thinner than I’d like to be, they were still out there. I’ve reached out to two highly regarded plastic surgeons in the area. One said they can do local or general anesthesia, but recommend local because it’s less costly and less recovery. Other says no way would would ever do anything other than general. What’s the deal?
September 13, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia Great question. In general, the decision, whether to use general anesthesia or local anesthesia comes down to a couple of factors. Firstly, some surgeons may not have access to general anesthesia as not all physician offices are equipped with a surgery center. So many times the choice of anesthesia comes down to surgeon preference and what the surgeon is comfortable with. Secondly, if you have a small area that you want treated, or if you do not need an aggressive amount of liposuction, then it may be worth considering doing this under local anesthesia. The local anesthesia is mixed into the tumescent solution, which is the solution injected under the skin for the liposuction. Third, some patients may not be able to tolerate general anesthesia for a variety of reasons. If that is the case, then sometimes local anesthesia is the only option. Fourth, some patients just do not want to undergo general anesthesia, again for a variety of reasons. In that case, then we would just offered to do the surgery under local anesthesia. However, in general, both options are very safe and both options provide adequate anesthesia and satisfactory. Patient results. Hope this helps.
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September 13, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia Great question. In general, the decision, whether to use general anesthesia or local anesthesia comes down to a couple of factors. Firstly, some surgeons may not have access to general anesthesia as not all physician offices are equipped with a surgery center. So many times the choice of anesthesia comes down to surgeon preference and what the surgeon is comfortable with. Secondly, if you have a small area that you want treated, or if you do not need an aggressive amount of liposuction, then it may be worth considering doing this under local anesthesia. The local anesthesia is mixed into the tumescent solution, which is the solution injected under the skin for the liposuction. Third, some patients may not be able to tolerate general anesthesia for a variety of reasons. If that is the case, then sometimes local anesthesia is the only option. Fourth, some patients just do not want to undergo general anesthesia, again for a variety of reasons. In that case, then we would just offered to do the surgery under local anesthesia. However, in general, both options are very safe and both options provide adequate anesthesia and satisfactory. Patient results. Hope this helps.
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August 29, 2023
Answer: Liposuction under local vs anesthesia In my experience, some patients can tolerate liposuction of flanks under local, but I usually recommend anesthesia so the procedure can be properly and thoroughly performed with best results and patient comfort. Anesthesia also will give intranet fluids.
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August 29, 2023
Answer: Liposuction under local vs anesthesia In my experience, some patients can tolerate liposuction of flanks under local, but I usually recommend anesthesia so the procedure can be properly and thoroughly performed with best results and patient comfort. Anesthesia also will give intranet fluids.
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