I'm scared to be put to sleep during my BBL. I know some doctors do local anesthesia. Is it safe?

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Should I trust the doctors that do local anesthesia. Is that a red flag??

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Local aesthesia can be safe, but the procedure can be difficult to perform as the patient tends to have residual areas of sensation during the procedure.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for your question and provided information. Most of board certified plastic surgeons uses epidural block with sedation, patient completely sleeping, pain free.

John Paul Tutela, MD · Answer

Thanks so much for reaching out.  I think is is a terrible idea to do this surgery under local anesthesia.  If you want a major transformation than the amount of liposuction and change in positioning just cannot be done with an awake patient.  I’m sure there are providers that would offer to do this under local and it can be technically accomplished but you will be dramatically decreasing your results.  If you are most concerned about being put to sleep, your best bet is to find a board certified plastic surgeon that you trust that works with board certified anesthesiologists at a certified center.I hope this helps :)

Oliver Chang, MD · Answer

Both are options for your BBL procedure - but you need to find out what is best for you. 
Usually local anesthesia you will still feel everything that is going on but no pain, versus general anesthesia - you won’t remember or experience any feeling of any part of the procedure. 
If there is a lot of liposuction / liposculpting to be done - in my opinion, I would recommend more than local anesthesia.

Israel Manon, MD · Answer

Hello
  
 It is important that you have confidence in your doctor, he or she knows which procedure is the best for you. I suggest you discuss with your plastic surgeon all your concerns. It is possible to perform this procedure under local anesthesia, but your surgeon is the one to give you this options for your personal case. 
Regards
  
Dr. Israel Mañon
Certified Plastic Surgeon

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