This technique uses local tumescent anesthesia. Patients should know that the laser liposuction procedure offers a more limited but less invasive approach compared to abdominoplasty. Regardless of the technique, anesthesia is a major concern among people planning to undergo liposuction. Basically, four types of anesthesia can be used to perform liposuction, although it is generally done with general or local anesthesia.
Both traditional liposuction and laser liposuction require anesthesia to control pain. However, while the laser technique can be performed with local anesthesia, the conventional procedure would require general anesthesia, since it can remove large volumes of fat. Research in the field shows that local anesthesia is the safest option because it presents minimal complications or risks for the patient. However, the type of anesthesia used depends on the surgeon's preferences and the size of the area being treated.
During tumescent liposuction, your specialist numbs the treatment area and offers you a sedative to relax it. The anesthetic they use to numb stays in the system for up to 24 hours after surgery, reducing postoperative pain. Many of the serious complications that can occur with a procedure such as liposuction are related to anesthesia. The safety of modern anesthetic techniques in the United States is a triumph of medicine, but complications cannot be reduced to zero.
Local anesthesia provides a remarkable degree of safety. You can book a free virtual consultation today to find out if laser liposuction is the right choice for you.
