Hello, I am a 29 year old female considering chin and neck liposuction. I have no allergies to medication. I have been told that I have the option of choosing IV sedation or local anesthesia for the chin liposuction procedure. What is the preferred method and what are the risks associated with both? I would like to choose the option that will be easiest on my body that will lead to a faster recovery. Thank you.
July 1, 2015
Answer: Liposuction of the chin and neck is easily done with local anesthesia. You can have full general anesthesia if you wish for treatment of your chin and neck but that is really unnecessary. This procedure is easily done with local anesthesia alone.
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July 1, 2015
Answer: Liposuction of the chin and neck is easily done with local anesthesia. You can have full general anesthesia if you wish for treatment of your chin and neck but that is really unnecessary. This procedure is easily done with local anesthesia alone.
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July 6, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia for chin and neck liposuction You are a young, healthy woman contemplating a short minimally invasive procedure. Consequently there are a number of options that could be considered, anything from local anesthesia alone, to local with oral sedatives, to MAC (IV sedation), to general anesthesia, and each approach has assets and liabilities. I would recommend a conversation with the treating surgeon. Be honest about your concerns, and don't hesitate to ask the reasons behind their preferences. Be confident though that a plan can be developed to ensure your comfort and safety.Decisions about the type of anesthesia are critically important, and influenced by many things: the nature of the procedure, a patient's health, anatomy, and preference, and the surgeon's preference, just to name a few. With any procedure, you want to make certain that the staff is experienced and certified, that you are appropriately monitored, and the procedure is being performed in an accredited facility. Best of luck!
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July 6, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia for chin and neck liposuction You are a young, healthy woman contemplating a short minimally invasive procedure. Consequently there are a number of options that could be considered, anything from local anesthesia alone, to local with oral sedatives, to MAC (IV sedation), to general anesthesia, and each approach has assets and liabilities. I would recommend a conversation with the treating surgeon. Be honest about your concerns, and don't hesitate to ask the reasons behind their preferences. Be confident though that a plan can be developed to ensure your comfort and safety.Decisions about the type of anesthesia are critically important, and influenced by many things: the nature of the procedure, a patient's health, anatomy, and preference, and the surgeon's preference, just to name a few. With any procedure, you want to make certain that the staff is experienced and certified, that you are appropriately monitored, and the procedure is being performed in an accredited facility. Best of luck!
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