Can a thigh lift with lipo-plasty be done under local??

A thighplasty generally, cannot be done under straight local anesthesia. I could imagine a situation where a very limited skin resection and liposuction could be done under local anesthesia with sedation. Overwhelmingly, most thighplasties need to be done under general anesthesia for the patient's comfort as well as to allow the surgeon to do a more aggressive resection, ultimately yielding a better result.

I appreciate your question.I typically perform these procedures under a type of anesthesia where you are not aware of whats going on, but you are breathing on your own.Its a lot to do this under local anesthesia and could be a very unpleasant experience for youThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz

Because of the relatively large area to be treated and the anatomic positioning required to perform thigh lift, local anesthesia alone would almost always be inadequate.  This is especially true if any portion of the procedure requires positioning with the patient lying on their abdomen, where the airway can't be adequately controlled without general anesthesia.