Reference: Cost of Liposuction

What type of anesthesia is used?

A local anesthesia is administered when and isolated small area is treated, however, when multiple areas are involved, usually alight general anesthetic is recommended. Spinal anesthetic is not a choice. Most importantly, regardless of the type of anesthesia you select, there will be no pain during the operation.

Myth #1: “If I could just be motivated to diet and exercise, I could lose this fat deposit on my…”
Diet and exercise are important aspects in achieving a healthy body. A well-balanced diet is essential for building and maintaining overall health, while regular exercise is excellent for increasing muscle tone and improving cardiovascular health. Although diet can produce moderate weight loss results over an extended period of time, neither diet nor exercise is effective for spot reduction.There are several liposuction techniques available today. The amount of injected fluid determines the technique used, explains Peter B. Fodor, M.D., chief of plastic surgery at Century City Hospital in Los Angeles and spokesman for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.