1) I showed the attached pictures to a doctor and I was informed that - It is impossible to perform liposuction in local anesthesia correctly and that local anesthesia limits amount of work. In your opinion is it that the doctor is just being cautious or something else? 2) Based on my pics, do I need repair of first wall of abdominal muscles? (This was suggested to me based on my pics although pending personal consultation) Thankful for any expert opinion on the right procedure for me.
Answer: Local anesthesia I have done liposuction under local anesthesia for several years and do most of my liposuction under local anesthesia. If done properly, the same amount of fat can be removed under local anesthesia as under general anesthesia. However, some surgeons are not trained or experienced in doing awake (under local) liposuction and therefore are not comfortable in doing so. Most men do not need their abdominal wall muscles repaired since they have never been pregnant. You may have some internal fat which will not be removed with liposuction. Some patients have medical issues that may prevent them from doing awake liposuction in the office and need an anesthesiologist/anesthetist present.
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Answer: Local anesthesia I have done liposuction under local anesthesia for several years and do most of my liposuction under local anesthesia. If done properly, the same amount of fat can be removed under local anesthesia as under general anesthesia. However, some surgeons are not trained or experienced in doing awake (under local) liposuction and therefore are not comfortable in doing so. Most men do not need their abdominal wall muscles repaired since they have never been pregnant. You may have some internal fat which will not be removed with liposuction. Some patients have medical issues that may prevent them from doing awake liposuction in the office and need an anesthesiologist/anesthetist present.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck needed not liposuction Local anesthesia can be used for small amounts of liposuction such as 1500 mL's. However, you will need more like a liter or more removed and you would not be a candidate for local anesthesia. You would benefit from a tummy tuck more than liposuction.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Tummy tuck needed not liposuction Local anesthesia can be used for small amounts of liposuction such as 1500 mL's. However, you will need more like a liter or more removed and you would not be a candidate for local anesthesia. You would benefit from a tummy tuck more than liposuction.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear richardrogers,
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Liposuction candidate Dear richardrogers,
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June 24, 2022
Answer: Liposuction options Different plastic surgeons will have different levels of comfort and experience doing procedures using local anesthesia. earlier in my career I would not attempt to do full abdominal or torso liposuction without general anesthesia. 10 years ago I began specializing exclusively in liposuction and fat transfer procedures and now do all of my liposuction regardless of area or amount with my patients awake using local anesthesia with mild sedation. without sufficient experience and attempt at doing the procedure using only local anesthesia could result in a non-tolerably painful experience that is undesirable.
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June 24, 2022
Answer: Liposuction options Different plastic surgeons will have different levels of comfort and experience doing procedures using local anesthesia. earlier in my career I would not attempt to do full abdominal or torso liposuction without general anesthesia. 10 years ago I began specializing exclusively in liposuction and fat transfer procedures and now do all of my liposuction regardless of area or amount with my patients awake using local anesthesia with mild sedation. without sufficient experience and attempt at doing the procedure using only local anesthesia could result in a non-tolerably painful experience that is undesirable.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: LipoVs muscle repair Based on your pictures, the decision on muscle repair vs lipo rests on careful in person examination.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: LipoVs muscle repair Based on your pictures, the decision on muscle repair vs lipo rests on careful in person examination.
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