Is it safer to do local anesthesia or general for a BBL?

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I want to get the BBL done but I was told by a few places that it safer to not be put to sleep. I need some answers. I want a bbl but I’m nervous. Been contemplating for some years now.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Although the procedure can be performed under local anesthesia, this procedure can be extraordinarily painful for the patient. You want the most dramatic transformation possible, and you do not want to be in pain. General anesthetia requires a trained anesthesiologist (I use board certified anesthesiologists) to be present at all times, and to monitor the patient closely (blood pressure, temperature, respirations, etc). 
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Carolina Restrepo, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. We prefer general anesthesia because it gives us the safest way to perform surgery, having the patient status under control of a board certified anesthesiologist.You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety.  Best is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in this procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mrational86,
most plastic surgeons will recommend general anesthesia for BBL surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Foued Hamza, MD · Answer

To get enough fat and add it to the buttock, it is better to do this procedure under GA 
In case that you are looking for a mild augmentation, it will be possible to do it under Local

Millicent Odunze Geers, MD, MPH · Answer

With either method of anesthesia, there’s a 1/3000 risk of death. At least with local anesthesia, the surgeon would have a better chance of knowing if the fat injection is too deep because you would feel pain and you’d be able to express that you feel pain. Deep injection equals fat embolus which equals death or at best, the rest of your life as a pulmonary cripple.

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