Can lower back liposuction be done under local anesthetic? Would it be useless with skin removal? (Photo)

October 10, 2023
Asked By:Genius452731 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I am 28 year old, 5’9”, and weigh 145 lbs. I’ve worked incredibly hard on my fitness and lost 70 pounds. I have a pocket of fat left on my back that I would like liposuction to remove. I Would I need general or local anaesthetic for this? Would it be useless to just get liposuction if I have a bit of loose skin? I am planning to get a total mommy makeover when I’m done having babies, but would liposuction be suffient for now? I really just want my backside to have a nice silhouette.

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October 11, 2023

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Answer: Can lower back liposuction be done under local anesthetic? Would it be useless with skin removal?

George Marosan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 11, 2023

Answer: Can lower back liposuction be done under local anesthetic? Would it be useless with skin removal?

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October 11, 2023

Answer: Can lower back liposuction be done under local anesthetic? Would it be useless with skin removal?

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