IV Sedation or General Anesthesia for Liposuction and Fat Transfer?

June 21, 2009
Asked By:itecdh in san diego, ca

Which is advisable: IV sedation or general anesthesia for Liposuction with Fat transfer to the buttocks. The estimated length of the procedure is 3 hours with an anesthesiologist.

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June 22, 2009

Answer: Anesthesia and Plastic Surgery

June 22, 2009

Answer: Anesthesia and Plastic Surgery

June 22, 2009

Answer: Either approach can work well

June 22, 2009

Answer: Either approach can work well

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