Hello, I recently had a consultation for submental liposuction and was told I would need to be put under general. To my understanding the amount of fat to be removed will require a toxic level of local anesthesia, requiring general instead. Is this realistic? Will general anesthesia allow for more drastic results than local anesthesia will (i.e will they be more aggressive/take more fat out this way)? I did not get any red flags from this surgeon, I am just wondering. Thanks!
Answer: Will general anesthesia allow for more drastic submental lipo results than local? Hello,
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Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite It's difficult to say without the benefit of an in-person evaluation. Perhaps get a second opinion from another physician to discuss what next steps you are most comfortable with. I find that VASER liposuction in combination with Renuvion or ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and gets better results when combined with Thermage/Ultherapy/Exilis, TruSculpt iD, or Coolsculpting. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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Answer: Chin Contouring with VASER, ThermiRF, Coolsculpting, Kybella, Thermage, Ultherapy, Exilis, J plasma/Renuvion/Inmode BodyTite It's difficult to say without the benefit of an in-person evaluation. Perhaps get a second opinion from another physician to discuss what next steps you are most comfortable with. I find that VASER liposuction in combination with Renuvion or ThermiRF are best for contouring the chin in those who are candidates, but Kybella can be used as an alternative and gets better results when combined with Thermage/Ultherapy/Exilis, TruSculpt iD, or Coolsculpting. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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January 19, 2022
Answer: Submental liposuction The use of general anesthesia for submental liposuction is usually unnecessary. . There are some aspects of the procedure that are a bit uncomfortable (the injection of local anesthesia or tumescent anesthesia) so I prefer to perform the procedure with intravenous sedation. A light amount of intravenous anesthesia allows me to to inject local anesthesia and perform the liposuction with no discomfort whatsoever. We perform the procedure in the office which generally takes an hour.
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January 19, 2022
Answer: Submental liposuction The use of general anesthesia for submental liposuction is usually unnecessary. . There are some aspects of the procedure that are a bit uncomfortable (the injection of local anesthesia or tumescent anesthesia) so I prefer to perform the procedure with intravenous sedation. A light amount of intravenous anesthesia allows me to to inject local anesthesia and perform the liposuction with no discomfort whatsoever. We perform the procedure in the office which generally takes an hour.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Chin liposuction Chin liposuction can be done under local anesthesia effectively and safely. The use of general anesthesia could be related to a surgeon's comfort level with the whole procedure. You have to decide for yourself as to which anesthesia you prefer. In my practice I always do it under local anesthesia unless I am doing it as part of a necklift or facelift that might require general anesthesia.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Chin liposuction Chin liposuction can be done under local anesthesia effectively and safely. The use of general anesthesia could be related to a surgeon's comfort level with the whole procedure. You have to decide for yourself as to which anesthesia you prefer. In my practice I always do it under local anesthesia unless I am doing it as part of a necklift or facelift that might require general anesthesia.
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January 18, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia type Dear jrdntndy,
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January 18, 2022
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