Because I have been looking into some full body procedures that would have to be done in two sessions to not cause lidocaine toxicity and am being told it is best to do it like this. Is that true or can they just not legally use general anesthesia?
October 3, 2017
Answer: General Anesthesia for Liposuction--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture With general anesthesia, only a licensed anesthesiologist can administer it, but most Doctors who perform body shaping procedures will have an anesthesiologist they work with out of their office. You'll want to see a board certified doctor with skill, expertise, and the best techniques with hi definition procedures like VASER HI DEF. Look at doctors who do live filmings, teachings, and have good before and after photos on social media sites! Best, Dr. Emer
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October 3, 2017
Answer: General Anesthesia for Liposuction--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture With general anesthesia, only a licensed anesthesiologist can administer it, but most Doctors who perform body shaping procedures will have an anesthesiologist they work with out of their office. You'll want to see a board certified doctor with skill, expertise, and the best techniques with hi definition procedures like VASER HI DEF. Look at doctors who do live filmings, teachings, and have good before and after photos on social media sites! Best, Dr. Emer
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Who can use general anesthesia vs. local in liposuction? Good question.Legally, any MD/DO with an unrestricted medical license can perform any procedure that a facility lets the doctor do. Since many physicians who are not trained as surgeons or specifically as plastic surgeons can operate in their own office-based OR's or other environments that grant them privileges, you may see these doctors trying to promote "local anesthesia" liposuction as an alternative. This often includes dermatologists who may have some training in liposuction techniques but are not surgeons. Because there is no legal restraint on people calling themselves "cosmetic surgeons" (to the chagrin of the plastic surgery profession and to the detriment of patients), anyone can offer this procedure in a setting that does not necessary allow for general anesthesia.Most accredited surgery centers and hospitals will not grant privileges for these operations (whether done under local or general anesthesia) to these kinds of practitioners because they are not fully and properly trained in the surgery and management of complications. Most plastic surgeons prefer general anesthesia for all but the smallest of treatment areas because of concerns about lidocaine toxicity. Many "corporate" practices try to promote lipo under local as "safer" when in fact, it is less safe than properly performed lipo in an appropriately accredited facility with a credentialed anesthesia provider (MD/DO or CRNA) providing general anesthesia with full control of the airway, IV access, and all other supportive equipment and meds required for accreditation of the facility. I caution patients not to think they can get the same result for a large volume or more comprehensive lipo/fat transfer under true local anesthesia due to limits on lidocaine volumes from a safety standpoint.
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October 3, 2017
Answer: Who can use general anesthesia vs. local in liposuction? Good question.Legally, any MD/DO with an unrestricted medical license can perform any procedure that a facility lets the doctor do. Since many physicians who are not trained as surgeons or specifically as plastic surgeons can operate in their own office-based OR's or other environments that grant them privileges, you may see these doctors trying to promote "local anesthesia" liposuction as an alternative. This often includes dermatologists who may have some training in liposuction techniques but are not surgeons. Because there is no legal restraint on people calling themselves "cosmetic surgeons" (to the chagrin of the plastic surgery profession and to the detriment of patients), anyone can offer this procedure in a setting that does not necessary allow for general anesthesia.Most accredited surgery centers and hospitals will not grant privileges for these operations (whether done under local or general anesthesia) to these kinds of practitioners because they are not fully and properly trained in the surgery and management of complications. Most plastic surgeons prefer general anesthesia for all but the smallest of treatment areas because of concerns about lidocaine toxicity. Many "corporate" practices try to promote lipo under local as "safer" when in fact, it is less safe than properly performed lipo in an appropriately accredited facility with a credentialed anesthesia provider (MD/DO or CRNA) providing general anesthesia with full control of the airway, IV access, and all other supportive equipment and meds required for accreditation of the facility. I caution patients not to think they can get the same result for a large volume or more comprehensive lipo/fat transfer under true local anesthesia due to limits on lidocaine volumes from a safety standpoint.
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