I am looking to have fat transfers to the breasts but local anesthesia and any other drugs like propofol/versed or anything that makes me feel loopy/drowsy is very unappealing due to past experiences. I'm looking for an alternative option where the area can be numbed directly (like a dentist does for a filling) and perhaps an Ativan at most to relax. Does an option like this exist? I'm willing to travel.
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Hello Friedchickenislove-Below are the recommendations from The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, to which (I believe), 90-95% of board certified surgeons are members:ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - A breast augmentation procedure in which fat from other parts of the body is transferred to the b...
I perform fat tranasfer to the breasts under local anesthesia with light sedation. It's a specialized technique that most surgeons don't offer. It's a lot safer and the the recovery is easier. There's no need for blood thinners under local anesthesia.
The combination of the lift and fat work well. The main question is the desired size and how much you have to be harvested. Please see the link for the examples.
