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Yes, it is called tumescent anesthesia. Usually this is combined with some degree of sedaton for comfort. I am a plastic surgeon in Utah (Dr. York Yates). Most plastic surgeons prefer to do Liposuction with largely local anesthesia for patient safety.
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What is the degree of risk with Liposuction or Liposculpture?
The risks of Liposuction/Liposculpture in healthy people are those common to all surgical procedures (reactions to the anesthetic, infections, etc.), but complications are very rare. It is, however, necessary to operate with the proper precautions: suitable clinics, assistance with the anesthetic even in procedures performed under local anesthetic, and the use of a general anesthetic in more extensive Liposuctions (giving too much anesthetic risks being toxic). The swelling technique and the use of fine cannulas guarantee the best results with very little bleeding.
Does liposuction use general or local anesthetic?
Various types of anesthesia can be used for liposuction procedures. If a small of amount of fat is being removed from a limited number of areas local anesthesia with a light sedative to make you feel drowsy and relaxed may be considered. When treating larger areas, general anesthesia is typically used causing you to be asleep during the procedure. Together, you and surgeon will select the type of anesthesia that provides the most safe and effective level of comfort for your surgery.
What is a local anesthetictic?
A local anesthetic is a mild anesthetic used to numb a specific area of the body (such as a Novocaine shot). Novocaine is the most commonly used local anesthetic, though there are topical local anesthetics that can be rubbed on the skin (i.e. Oragel)
Who administers the local anesthetic to an eye surgery patient?
An anesthesiologist may be on hand during surgery to administer the local anesthetic.
Is liposuction risky?
Liposuction under local anesthesia using the tumescent (wet) technique is exceptionally safe.
When can you drive after local anesthetic?
You should not drive up to twelve hours after you've received a local anesthetic. This is because the anesthetic can make you drowsy, tired, and not fully aware of your surroundings.
Local anesthetic blocks everything but?
Pressure
Which is a both a local anesthetic as well as a stimulant?
Cocaine
What is the main ingredient in local anesthetic?
cloud dustings
What is the difference between local and general anesthetic?
Local anesthetic is safe if the dosage is not excessive. When the area to aspirate is extensive, the high doses of local anesthetic required are toxic and may cause serious complications. In these cases, a general anesthetic (by inhalation) guarantees the best results, reducing risks to a minimum. In any case now the client can return home after the surgery.
How does mini liposuction differ from conventional liposuction?
Mini liposuction differs as it uses local anaesthetic. It aims to remove the little bits of fat left on your body that diets or exercise won't remove.
Why mix epinephrine with a local anesthetic?
It prevents the anesthetic from being systematically absorbed. The local anesthetic will cause vasodilation, and this can push some of the drug into systemtic circulation. Epinephrine causes vasoconstricton and keeps the anesthetic drug in the area where it was administered.
