My cardiologist says that due to my slight palpitations epinephrine wouldn't be good for me during surgery. I don't usually get them as much since I stopped drinking colas
Answer: Is there an alternative to epinephrine for use during a tummy tuck and liposuction? Epinephrine has 2 purposes during the procedure. The first is that it causes the lidocaine, which is the local anesthesia, to last longer. Secondly, it causes vasoconstriction which reduces the risk of bleeding and bruising. You can certainly use the lidocaine without the epinephrine. I would not be concerned about doing the tummy tuck, but I would not be aggressive with the liposuction. I would tell you that I would do as much as I could, but once you started oozing during the liposuction, I would need to stop to be safe. Good luck with your procedure!
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Answer: Is there an alternative to epinephrine for use during a tummy tuck and liposuction? Epinephrine has 2 purposes during the procedure. The first is that it causes the lidocaine, which is the local anesthesia, to last longer. Secondly, it causes vasoconstriction which reduces the risk of bleeding and bruising. You can certainly use the lidocaine without the epinephrine. I would not be concerned about doing the tummy tuck, but I would not be aggressive with the liposuction. I would tell you that I would do as much as I could, but once you started oozing during the liposuction, I would need to stop to be safe. Good luck with your procedure!
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May 16, 2015
Answer: No lipo The alternative is not have liposuction. The epinephrine in the tumescent fluid is critical to the safe performance of this procedure.
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May 16, 2015
Answer: No lipo The alternative is not have liposuction. The epinephrine in the tumescent fluid is critical to the safe performance of this procedure.
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May 15, 2015
Answer: Epinephrine and Surgery Although a local anesthetic with epinephrine is commonly used to inject the skin prior to incisions to minimize oozing, as in a tummy tuck, the procedure can certainly be done without epinephrine too. The bigger issue is avoiding epinephrine during liposuction. It is possible to do some liposuction without the epinephrine as well, but there will be more bleeding and bruising. If the liposuction is gentle (not too aggressive), and the treated area is small, then avoiding epinephrine could be an option too. If more extensive liposuction is needed, then you and your doctors will need to weigh the risks vs. the benefits.
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May 15, 2015
Answer: Epinephrine and Surgery Although a local anesthetic with epinephrine is commonly used to inject the skin prior to incisions to minimize oozing, as in a tummy tuck, the procedure can certainly be done without epinephrine too. The bigger issue is avoiding epinephrine during liposuction. It is possible to do some liposuction without the epinephrine as well, but there will be more bleeding and bruising. If the liposuction is gentle (not too aggressive), and the treated area is small, then avoiding epinephrine could be an option too. If more extensive liposuction is needed, then you and your doctors will need to weigh the risks vs. the benefits.
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Answer: Epinephrine and Surgery It's not necessary to use epinephrine for an tummy tuck but it is needed to do any but the most minimal amount of liposuction. The doses are small but might have some systemic effects as well. Best is to have your plastic surgeon discuss the procedure and your particular medical issues with your cardiologist. Insist on having your procedure performed in a certified facility and have your anesthesia performed under the direct supervision of a board certified anesthesiologist.Finally, for the best results seek the consultation of a plastic
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Answer: Epinephrine and Surgery It's not necessary to use epinephrine for an tummy tuck but it is needed to do any but the most minimal amount of liposuction. The doses are small but might have some systemic effects as well. Best is to have your plastic surgeon discuss the procedure and your particular medical issues with your cardiologist. Insist on having your procedure performed in a certified facility and have your anesthesia performed under the direct supervision of a board certified anesthesiologist.Finally, for the best results seek the consultation of a plastic
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May 17, 2015
Answer: What is another alternative to epinephrine during a tummy tuck and liposuction? A small amount of very dilute epinephrine is unlikely to have effects on your entire body but liposuction cannot be done without it. Discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and have your surgeon talk with the cardiologists.
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May 17, 2015
Answer: What is another alternative to epinephrine during a tummy tuck and liposuction? A small amount of very dilute epinephrine is unlikely to have effects on your entire body but liposuction cannot be done without it. Discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and have your surgeon talk with the cardiologists.
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