Can I get butt implants under local anesthesia? (Photo)

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My solid silicone butt implants are uneven and 8 years old. MRI shows no issue, capsule. I don't like going under General anesthesia. Doctors do breast implants under local anesthesia. Could I get butt implant replacement under local anesthesia?

Carlos Marciales, MD · Answer

You don’t need general, I do always with epidural sedation it takes me 30minutes 1 hour tops, no need general

Geuris Cruz Quiroz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question dear. Local anesthesia is not recommend to this procedure, for any plastic procedure with more than 1 hour surgery time, I understand your concerns about the general anesthesia but your safety is always first, local anesthesia can be a risk for this type of procedure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You could probably have the gluteal implants removed using local anesthesia. 
Breast implant revisions or capsule work is almost always done using general anesthesia. 
Gluteal implants are much more complex with high failure and complication rates like your case is demonstrating. 
Most plastic surgeons do not offer gluteal implants for good reason.
Look for providers who specialize in the procedure. The implants should be placed intramuscularly. Revisions or secondary surgery is more difficult and complex than primary procedures. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom , MD

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