Can I remove a small amount of loose skin with local anesthesia?

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I am planning on having a fat transfer to the dip area I have in my body. However my doctor said that I would need lots of fat, and I don't think I have enough because I've already had lipo on my abdomen, arms and inner thighs. He says the area above the dip is loose skin and not fat that can be lipo (we've tried twice). I want to ask him about doing a fat transfer and getting rid of the loose skin. I want to know if I can do this all while being awake (including the loose skin)

Rafael Arenas, MD · Answer

Liposuction “deflates” the subcutaneous fat underneath the skin; how snap after it depends on a big percentage how firm is the skin; since you already had a surgery and the skin and underneath tissues had changes, a personal consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon will be best to evaluate your personal case, listen what your are looking for and give you the best options&hellip;. Hope this help

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ericasong96,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Something doesn’t seem right about what you are explaining. Tell me about suction different than how I do mine but without having been there or at least seeing before and after pictures it’s very difficult to make an assessment.
I don’t think taking out a small area of skin is it going to have much of an impact. I think the area of skin that needs to be removed is substantial and that would best be done under general anesthesia.
When it comes to doing procedures with patients awake different plastic surgeons have different ideas including different levels of experience and comfort.
Currently I do all my liposuction and fat transfer procedures with patients awake using local anesthesia with mild sedation.
Earlier in my career I use general anesthesia for almost all of these procedures. my reliance on general anesthesia and doing more procedures with patients awake using a local anesthesia has evolved over the years and I now much rather avoid general anesthesia and do procedures under local anesthesia including full body liposuction and fat transfer.
I’ve done mini tummy tucks and the local anesthesia and it can be done but that procedure can be a little painful. it all depends on the surgeons experience, skill and attitude as well as the patient’s willingness to undergo a procedure that might have some discomfort or potentially be painful if the surgeon lacks skill and experience.
Talk to your Surgeon about treatment options or consider having a few second opinion consultations.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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