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Liposuction How will I learn about the safety of Liposuction? Each year thousands of people undergo liposuction and experience no major complications. However, you must fully understand the risks as well as the benefits of the procedure. One of the most important parts of your consultation is the discussion that you and your surgeon will have about the possible complications of liposuction. In addition to listening carefully to what you surgeon tells you, be sure to raise any questions or concerns that you may have about the safety of the procedure. By carefully following your surgeons advice and instructions-both before and after surgery- you can do your part to minimize some of the risks. What can I do to prepare for my surgery? When the date for your surgery has been set, your plastic surgeon will provide you with specific instructions for the days immediately before and after your surgery. A number of points may be covered, including:
How will I be cared for on the day of my surgery? Liposuction may be performed in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center or an office based surgical suite. Various types of anesthesia can be used for liposuction. Your surgeon will select the type of anesthesia that provides the safest and most effective level of comfort for your procedure. For some patients, local anesthesia is used (usually with sedation) which numbs only the affected areas. For others, regional anesthesia, such as an epidural block (the kind of anesthesia commonly used an childbirth) or general anesthesia may be the best choice. Your physical status will be closely monitored throughout the procedure and during your recovery. |
