Is 4.5 hours too long for general anesthesia during Liposuction?

No it's not too long.  We provide serial compression devices to the calves to keep venous blood moving, and keep the patient as warm as possible with upper and lower body Bair huggers (warming blankets).  Procedures of this length or longer are commonly done in my practice.

Hello and thank you for your questions.

The amount of time spent in the operating room is dependent upon how much fat needs to be removed. Essentially, the more fat that is planned to be removed, the longer it will take. This is not an exact science. What you really want is the best outcome.

Given what you have listed, this may be OK in terms of times and treatment locations for you. However, as all surgeons you consider should say, it really depends on your consultation with your treating doctor. As you are in the healthcare profession, you understand the importance of a face-to-face consultation. You may have the right surgeon for you but you are nervous. 

What you are planning is important a big step for you beyond the financial factors. 

My best advice is that - you are normal person and nervous. Don't rely solely upon website advice for such an important step. You can review the link provided, which may provide you additional information. Review the photo gallery. Remember, getting another face-to-face consultation is not a bad thing to do. 

Sincerely,

This is a fairly typical amount of time for the procedures you mentioned. Since you're concerned, I recommend following up with your doctor if you are concerned.  Best, Dr. Emer

Some surgeons will take much longer than another surgeon.  In general, surgeries should be held to under 6 hours.

Your concerns are common.  You might consider asking for a regional anesthetic (epidural) to avoid exposure to an airway and inhalation agents.  We have used epidural anesthesia for over thirty years with a low complication rate and high patient satisfaction.  Most anesthesiologists who do obstetrical anesthesia are quite adept at this procedure