I am to have liposuction to my inner/outer thighs, hips, and stomach in 6 weeks. My PS explained to me that I would likely be under for about 4.5 hours. I am 39, 5'1, and 130lbs. I am getting more and more nervous about the reality of the risks of anesthesia and am getting more paranoid. I will also add I am a healthcare provider and have likely seen when bad things happen to normal people. Is 4.5 hours too long? I really don't think I could do 2 surgeries and worry more about that risk.
Answer: Is 4.5 hours too long for general anesthesia during Liposuction? Hello and thank you for your questions.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is 4.5 Hours Too Long for Liposuctioin Surgery 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.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is 4.5 Hours Too Long for Liposuctioin Surgery 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.
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December 1, 2016
Answer: Knowing What to Expect with Anesthesia 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
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Answer: Knowing What to Expect with Anesthesia 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
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November 29, 2016
Answer: Anesthetic type Thanks for your question. If you are in good health, you will likely do very well even with a general anesthetic of that duration. However, you might consider asking your surgeon if you can use alternative forms of anesthesia such as "MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care)," which is essentially monitored sedation. That decreases your risks of complications such as DVT, and may help speed your early recovery. Best wishes.
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Answer: Anesthetic type Thanks for your question. If you are in good health, you will likely do very well even with a general anesthetic of that duration. However, you might consider asking your surgeon if you can use alternative forms of anesthesia such as "MAC (Monitored Anesthesia Care)," which is essentially monitored sedation. That decreases your risks of complications such as DVT, and may help speed your early recovery. Best wishes.
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Is 4.5 hours too long for general anesthesia during Liposuction? Some surgeons will take much longer than another surgeon. In general, surgeries should be held to under 6 hours.
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Answer: Is 4.5 hours too long for general anesthesia during Liposuction? Some surgeons will take much longer than another surgeon. In general, surgeries should be held to under 6 hours.
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