Saturday, February 23, 2008

Liposuction

Liposuction is the most common cosmetic surgery procedure done all over the world including the Philippines. It is done by different specialties such as plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery and dermatologic surgery.

It is also one of the most feared procedures here in Manila. Horror stories of Liposuction has risen due to some reported deaths. However the mortality is not due to the liposuction procedure itself but more on the effect of the anesthesia. Hence now it is advocated to use local tumescent anesthesia during the liposuction procedure. Patients can remain awake or be on light sedation. Patients can be conversant with the doctor. And it makes the surgery very safe and can be done on an out-patient basis. Patients can come in the morning then be discharged in the afternoon. Its that simple.

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