I've Noticed That One of the Main Complaints with Liposonix is the Pain, Even with Oral Pain Medication?

Question

Why is local anesthesia not used for this procedure?

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Because Liposonix is destroying fat cells in a single treatment, there can be some discomfort even though it is nonivasive. Anesthetic could be infused but there is also discomfort from those injections. Newer treatment protocols with lower energy settings and a technique called "pulse stacking" are making it a more manageable experience.

William Ting, MD · Answer

While we routinely administer mild sedation involving intramuscular Demerol injection when we perform Liposonix, we have achieved greater patient comfort during Liposonix treatment and better clinical outcome with a modified pulse stacking protocol where the energy is spread over 4 consecutive pulses vs. the original protocol of 3 pulses for each treatment area.

Victoria Karlinsky-Bellini, MD · Answer

Liposonix is not the most pleasant treatment you will have, however, that gives you the piece of mind that it actually works.  In my practice, I inject my patients with small amounts of local anesthetic which helps to take the edge off.  Pain medication does not provide much relief, but the treatment is quick.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

That is a great question. As mentioned, the pain is becoming less of an issue as the treatment
protocol has been changed and the pulse stacking method has been implemented. Local anesthesia is not typically used for a
variety of reasons and theoretic concerns about its effects on the cost,
safety, and efficacy of the procedure.Topical anesthesia is sometimes used but does not regularly provide a
notable benefit. I have found the newer
headpiece and treatment protocol to be much more manageable for my patients.

Elizabeth Piantanida, MD · Answer

Liposonix focuses ultrasound energy into the fat layer to destroy a layer of your fat cells.  Some individuals find this uncomfortable so I give some medication during the procedure to reduce this discomfort.  I also have different ways treat the fat that makes the treatment both effective and more comfortable.  I works beautifully. Hope this helps.

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