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!
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
Answer: Anesthesia type Dear jrdntndy,
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