I'm considering using IV sedation for my surgery but I don't want to be asleep during the procedure. Does it make you sleep or just relax you but you are still conscious? I'm also considering oral sedation. What are commonly used medications for oral sedation? From what I've read it seems like doctors mostly use benzodiazapines. I've taken them before outside of surgery and find that they're very ineffective at inducing sedation. Are they given at larger doses or are stronger medications used instead?
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Thank you for your question and photo. You have two issues with the area in the upper abdomen/lower chest. There is excess fat as well as excess skin. The minimally invasive way to get improvement is liposuction to remove the fat, and radiofrequency treatments to treat the loose skin that will...
Thanks for the question. I advise my patients to start drinking alcohol, coffee 5-7 days after their liposuction operation also you should stop taking any medications such as Aspirin and Vitamins. Therefore you should consult with your surgeon for a reminder form before surgery. I wish you a...
I find that most of my patients LOSE weight after liposuction as they see their new body (as i do a lot of hi def full body contouring) and get very excited so they exercise, diet and maintain the results. Best, Dr. Emer.
