Hi I am having lipo 360 (upper/lower abdomen, bra bulge/lower back, hips, inner/outer thighs). I weigh currently 135lbs and stand at 5’3”, I am 24 years old. Today at my pre-op my surgeon told me he will be using local which completely threw me off. I have never heard of this in my life. After gaining this info from him I’ve done quite some research. Is it safe to get lipo under local considering all the areas he’s treating? He said local is better because I can move for him..
May 11, 2018
Answer: Local or general for liposuction? Very few board certified plastic surgeons would perform this many areas under local anesthesia due to the possibility of lidocaine toxicity (and the discomfort during the procedure). However, it likely can be done. My advice would be to make sure that the surgeon is doing this as your best option versus doing this in their office because they aren't a board certified plastic surgeon and therefore not allowed to do this in a hospital setting.Best wishes
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May 11, 2018
Answer: Local or general for liposuction? Very few board certified plastic surgeons would perform this many areas under local anesthesia due to the possibility of lidocaine toxicity (and the discomfort during the procedure). However, it likely can be done. My advice would be to make sure that the surgeon is doing this as your best option versus doing this in their office because they aren't a board certified plastic surgeon and therefore not allowed to do this in a hospital setting.Best wishes
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May 11, 2018
Answer: Anesthesia selection Due to the number of areas you are having suctioned I would recommend general anesthesia. This is for your safety during the procedure as well as keeping you comfortable. When under general anesthesia a board certified anesthesiologist can monitor you so that your surgeon can focus on producing the best results for you. Local anesthesia is ok for small areas of liposuction, but for this scale I think general anesthesia is the better choice.
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May 11, 2018
Answer: Anesthesia selection Due to the number of areas you are having suctioned I would recommend general anesthesia. This is for your safety during the procedure as well as keeping you comfortable. When under general anesthesia a board certified anesthesiologist can monitor you so that your surgeon can focus on producing the best results for you. Local anesthesia is ok for small areas of liposuction, but for this scale I think general anesthesia is the better choice.
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