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IV Sedation or General Anesthesia for Liposuction and Fat Transfer?

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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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