I'm 43, 5'2", 105 lbs. I have a healthy lifestyle, my weight has been stable my entire life and I have little body fat except for a stubborn muffin top. I've had coolsculpting 3 times and liposonix once, this reduced the fat but I want it gone. I don't want to go under general anesthetic, that's too much of a 'procedure' and high risk to me. I've read about Microcannula tumescent liposuction but is anyone offering it in the US? I don't mind a local anesthetic and I assume that reduces down time?
December 16, 2014
Answer: Tumescent lipo under anesthesia You appear to be an excellent candidate for tumescent lipo. However, because you are so thin, I find that tumescent is not enough to perform the procedure comfortably and get the superior results that you deserve. The boundaries of where the tumescent fluid is injected are not numb, so it would make it very difficult to feather these areas in someone who already looks as good as you do. Your surgery would need to be performed with finesse that can be better achieved with the tumescent fluid and general anesthesia. This way the surgeon can concentrate on smoothing the transition areas between the fat and the areas that don't need suction without causing you discomfort. All of these techniques are surgery. You have already had two failed attempts at trying to have spa type treatments. I would suggest you find a board certified plastic surgeon with privileges to perform the procedure under general anesthesia and have it performed in a certified outpatient surgery center. This will give you the results you are looking for.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: Tumescent lipo under anesthesia You appear to be an excellent candidate for tumescent lipo. However, because you are so thin, I find that tumescent is not enough to perform the procedure comfortably and get the superior results that you deserve. The boundaries of where the tumescent fluid is injected are not numb, so it would make it very difficult to feather these areas in someone who already looks as good as you do. Your surgery would need to be performed with finesse that can be better achieved with the tumescent fluid and general anesthesia. This way the surgeon can concentrate on smoothing the transition areas between the fat and the areas that don't need suction without causing you discomfort. All of these techniques are surgery. You have already had two failed attempts at trying to have spa type treatments. I would suggest you find a board certified plastic surgeon with privileges to perform the procedure under general anesthesia and have it performed in a certified outpatient surgery center. This will give you the results you are looking for.
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December 13, 2014
Answer: Can I get lipo under local anesthetic for a small amount of belly fat? For smaller areas, liposuction under local anesthesia is reasonable. You appear to be a very good candidate for liposuction. Your choice of surgeon will be the key factor in your result. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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December 13, 2014
Answer: Can I get lipo under local anesthetic for a small amount of belly fat? For smaller areas, liposuction under local anesthesia is reasonable. You appear to be a very good candidate for liposuction. Your choice of surgeon will be the key factor in your result. Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Can I get lipo under local anesthetic for a small amount of belly fat? You definitely can get liposuction under local anaesthetic, and patients like you who only want a few small areas treated are ideal for this. When you decide to get a formal consultation, make sure to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to see what the best option for you is.
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December 10, 2014
Answer: Can I get lipo under local anesthetic for a small amount of belly fat? You definitely can get liposuction under local anaesthetic, and patients like you who only want a few small areas treated are ideal for this. When you decide to get a formal consultation, make sure to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to see what the best option for you is.
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