In early November I will having Smart Lipo on waist and abdomen. I will be fully awake and I am more afraid of pain during than the recovery! Is percocet and valium enough for a pain baby? Is IV conscious sedation an option for the fearful?
May 29, 2017
Answer: Pain with Smartlipo
At our facility more than 90% of patients undergoing Smartlipo have the procedure done with oral sedation alone which is what you would have with percocet and valium. Because we have an adjacent surgical facility our patients have the option of having IV sedation, but really few require it. We usually reserve it for patients who are nervous even with having their blood drawn or having an IV. Unless you take percocet and/or valium regularly for related conditions it is usually enough to relax you sufficiently so your doctor can infuse the local anesthetic (tumescent solution). All of our patients who have had the oral sedation have said that it was easier than they thought it would be. Good luck!
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Pain with Smartlipo
At our facility more than 90% of patients undergoing Smartlipo have the procedure done with oral sedation alone which is what you would have with percocet and valium. Because we have an adjacent surgical facility our patients have the option of having IV sedation, but really few require it. We usually reserve it for patients who are nervous even with having their blood drawn or having an IV. Unless you take percocet and/or valium regularly for related conditions it is usually enough to relax you sufficiently so your doctor can infuse the local anesthetic (tumescent solution). All of our patients who have had the oral sedation have said that it was easier than they thought it would be. Good luck!
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Pain
Of the three surgeons in my area who do laser lipo two of us use local with very light sedation. There is no question the there is some discomfort but, most people feel it is tolerable and worth the cost and inconvenience of general anesthesia
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May 29, 2017
Answer: Pain
Of the three surgeons in my area who do laser lipo two of us use local with very light sedation. There is no question the there is some discomfort but, most people feel it is tolerable and worth the cost and inconvenience of general anesthesia
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