How painful is a tummy tuck under tumescent (local) anesthesia with IV sedation?

July 18, 2014
Asked By:tonysmom in Richmond, VA

My question is: will tumescent anesthesia be strong enough to reach my muscle area so that I won't feel pain during the muscle plication part of the surgery? I hear that's the most painful aspect of it. How much pain should I expect to feel using this method of anesthesia? Also, will I feel dizziness similar to being drunk? I've had alcohol poisoning before and I'm afraid that the IV sedation will be like that (that awful anxiety/nausea/head spinning feeling).

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