I recently had a baby and am unable to lose fat on my abdomen and want a flat stomach again. I live in NY and I think the maximum amount of fat that can be removed while awake, won't give me the results I am trying to achieve.
Answer: Liposuction and Sleep -- Hi Definition Liposuction The maximum amount of liposuction is the same for being put to sleep or not. If more is needed procedures can be done a day a part, and this is done in my practice while awake giving very good results. I suggest seeing someone who specializes in hi definition procedures. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Liposuction and Sleep -- Hi Definition Liposuction The maximum amount of liposuction is the same for being put to sleep or not. If more is needed procedures can be done a day a part, and this is done in my practice while awake giving very good results. I suggest seeing someone who specializes in hi definition procedures. Best, Dr. Emer.
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October 20, 2015
Answer: You can get the same volume of fat out whether under local or general anesthesia on a tummy. A tummy tuck will flatten the tummy out the best but lipo is a great alternative and you can get the same large volume of fat out under local as you can with general anesthesia on an abdomen. But with local you tend to get better results and it is safer.You get quality work.
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October 20, 2015
Answer: You can get the same volume of fat out whether under local or general anesthesia on a tummy. A tummy tuck will flatten the tummy out the best but lipo is a great alternative and you can get the same large volume of fat out under local as you can with general anesthesia on an abdomen. But with local you tend to get better results and it is safer.You get quality work.
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Answer: Anesthesia for liposuction That is a great question. There are many doctors and many centers who perform liposuction under conscious sedation meaning you are sleepy, but still awake. There are some benefits to conscious sedation as opposed to general anesthesia (completely unconscious). Procedures performed under conscious sedation typically cost less because they do not require the presence of an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist, recovery time in the office is generally quicker (you wake up faster) and there is less anesthesia-associated risk. Unfortunately, I personally find it difficult to perform large volume liposuction without general anesthesia. Liposuction is uncomfortable and without putting my patients completely asleep I have found they are too uncomfortable to tolerate having a large volume of fat removed. In my Atlanta area surgery center, I generally reserve conscious sedation procedures for people who only need a small treatment area or those who cannot have general anesthesia.Additionally, I suspect based on your photos that liposuction alone will not give you the flat stomach you are looking to achieve. The presence of stretchmarks on your abdomen and flanks indicates that your skin has been stretched to the point of damage. It is unlikely that it will snap back after the fat is removed. If you are done having children, you may wish to consider a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and repair abdominal muscles that have been damaged due to pregnancy.
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Answer: Anesthesia for liposuction That is a great question. There are many doctors and many centers who perform liposuction under conscious sedation meaning you are sleepy, but still awake. There are some benefits to conscious sedation as opposed to general anesthesia (completely unconscious). Procedures performed under conscious sedation typically cost less because they do not require the presence of an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist, recovery time in the office is generally quicker (you wake up faster) and there is less anesthesia-associated risk. Unfortunately, I personally find it difficult to perform large volume liposuction without general anesthesia. Liposuction is uncomfortable and without putting my patients completely asleep I have found they are too uncomfortable to tolerate having a large volume of fat removed. In my Atlanta area surgery center, I generally reserve conscious sedation procedures for people who only need a small treatment area or those who cannot have general anesthesia.Additionally, I suspect based on your photos that liposuction alone will not give you the flat stomach you are looking to achieve. The presence of stretchmarks on your abdomen and flanks indicates that your skin has been stretched to the point of damage. It is unlikely that it will snap back after the fat is removed. If you are done having children, you may wish to consider a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and repair abdominal muscles that have been damaged due to pregnancy.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Large Volume Liposuction Liposuction of any magnitude that covers numerous body areas is always best done under a general anesthetic. While liposuction can be done under local anesthesia in the right patient for smaller amounts of fat removal, truly large volume liposuction is best done under a general anesthetic.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Large Volume Liposuction Liposuction of any magnitude that covers numerous body areas is always best done under a general anesthetic. While liposuction can be done under local anesthesia in the right patient for smaller amounts of fat removal, truly large volume liposuction is best done under a general anesthetic.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Liposuction I perform a lot of liposuction and I do it both under general and under local. It really depends upon the patient and their overall tolerance. Best of luck.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Liposuction I perform a lot of liposuction and I do it both under general and under local. It really depends upon the patient and their overall tolerance. Best of luck.
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