What should I expect from liposuction touch ups done awake and in office? (photos)

April 28, 2023
Asked By:Zeldat in Monterey, CA

I had abdominal liposuction done in Dec 2022. Five months later, I'm relatively happy with the results, but they are rather uneven--there are noticeable pockets of fat above my belly button, whereas below my navel it's pretty smooth. The surgeon has offered to do free liposuction touchups in office. I would be sedated but awake. Is this risky? What recovery would I expect compared to the major liposuction under gen anesthesia?

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Answer: Awake liposuction

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