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.
September 20, 2017
Answer: Awake Fat Transfer to Breasts I'm a specialist in this exact procedure and perform awake fat transfer to the breasts every week in my practice. I completely agree with you in wanting to avoid general anesthesia. It's totally not necessary for this procedure. General anesthesia for this procedure is only necessary for surgeons who lack the experience in successful local anesthesia technique or just prefer to have their patients asleep. Reach to me and I'll let you know if you're a good anatomical candidate.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Awake Fat Transfer to Breasts I'm a specialist in this exact procedure and perform awake fat transfer to the breasts every week in my practice. I completely agree with you in wanting to avoid general anesthesia. It's totally not necessary for this procedure. General anesthesia for this procedure is only necessary for surgeons who lack the experience in successful local anesthesia technique or just prefer to have their patients asleep. Reach to me and I'll let you know if you're a good anatomical candidate.
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Is there a way to have fat transfers to the breasts fully awake and conscious? Many surgeons will do this to save money on anesthesia; but in many cases, you will need to harvest at least 600 cc of pure fat to perform the procedure. The liposuction of this amount of fat may be 3 liters of lipoaspirate, and most patients cannot tolerate this with just local anesthesia. Also, the injection of the fat can be painful as well.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 20, 2017
Answer: Is there a way to have fat transfers to the breasts fully awake and conscious? Many surgeons will do this to save money on anesthesia; but in many cases, you will need to harvest at least 600 cc of pure fat to perform the procedure. The liposuction of this amount of fat may be 3 liters of lipoaspirate, and most patients cannot tolerate this with just local anesthesia. Also, the injection of the fat can be painful as well.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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