I am considering tumescent liposuction with oral valium sedation. I don't want general anesthesia because I am a lightweight and it takes forever to wear off. Will this be enough?
Answer: Valium for liposuction sedation
Oral sedation is not as effective as intravenous sedation. In NY, any kind of sedation, whether oral or IV, which affects consciousness can only be performed in an accredited facility. You haven't specified which body area you propose for liposuction. There is certainly a distinction to be drawn between a small liposuction of the chin and jowls and a full suction of the abdomen. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I do not want a patient standing under the effects of valium or another sedative!! See a plastic surgeon with an accredited facility who can provide you with various options, all within the standard of care and legal requirements rather than a practitioner who is limited to no or minimal sedation to get the full picture.
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Answer: Valium for liposuction sedation
Oral sedation is not as effective as intravenous sedation. In NY, any kind of sedation, whether oral or IV, which affects consciousness can only be performed in an accredited facility. You haven't specified which body area you propose for liposuction. There is certainly a distinction to be drawn between a small liposuction of the chin and jowls and a full suction of the abdomen. As a board certified plastic surgeon, I do not want a patient standing under the effects of valium or another sedative!! See a plastic surgeon with an accredited facility who can provide you with various options, all within the standard of care and legal requirements rather than a practitioner who is limited to no or minimal sedation to get the full picture.
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December 2, 2011
Answer: Liposuction and anesthesia
This is always a question that comes up. Yes, liposuction can be done under straight local, however it can take alot of time to slowly inject the local and then perform the liposuction which still may be uncomfortable for you. Valium is sometimes used in this setting to ease anxiety. However, if my patient is at all uncomfortable and I have to manage their discomfort at the same time as perform a meticulous procedure to give the patient the best result, I think that in some ways the procedure results may be compromised. I prefer the patient to be completely comfortable using a board certified anesthesiologist while I perform the procedure. I look at it like a race team, there is a driver and the pit crew. The dirver does not service his car in the pit he is focused on the race.( or something like that?)
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December 2, 2011
Answer: Liposuction and anesthesia
This is always a question that comes up. Yes, liposuction can be done under straight local, however it can take alot of time to slowly inject the local and then perform the liposuction which still may be uncomfortable for you. Valium is sometimes used in this setting to ease anxiety. However, if my patient is at all uncomfortable and I have to manage their discomfort at the same time as perform a meticulous procedure to give the patient the best result, I think that in some ways the procedure results may be compromised. I prefer the patient to be completely comfortable using a board certified anesthesiologist while I perform the procedure. I look at it like a race team, there is a driver and the pit crew. The dirver does not service his car in the pit he is focused on the race.( or something like that?)
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