Anesthesia or local anesthesia during chin lipo? The incision will be underneath the chin.

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I'm planning on doing chin lipo, the fat is directly underneath my chin and there is no fat on my jaw/jawline. The surgeon I met with said it could be done with anesthesia or possibly local anesthesia (and sedatives). This is normal lipo, not smartlipo. The area where the fat is, is approx 1.5-2 cm wide and 2-2.5 cm long. What is the best option and the lowest risk? My concern is if I am awake and I would move my head by accident just a tiny bit, could the surgeon hit a nerve or a big vein?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Liposuction of the chin and neck is easily done with local anesthesia only. General anesthesia is not indicated. Anxious patients can be given a bit of oral sedation prior to the procedure.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I typically perform this operation under local anesthesia and it's very well tolerated by patients. Depending on the anxiety level of the patient, occasionally general anesthesia is used and it's only patient dependent. Nerve endings in this area can readily be anesthetized obviating the need for the general anesthetic.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

While liposuction under the chin could be performed with general anesthesia, I think this is not necessary as it can easily be performed with local anesthesia and IV sedation (or oral sedation).  With the sedation, you would most likely just fall asleep and there should not be any problem with you moving your head during the procedure.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. With every surgery procedure
there are risks that need to be discussed. That being said, the likelihood of
encountering any of the major risks is minimal. I recommend finding an
experienced and qualified physician in your area. Best of luck!

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Liposuction underneath the chin  located in a small area can be easily accomplished under local anesthesia. Make sure your surgeon is very  experienced in this type of surgery

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