Awake Liposuction in Tampa and St. Petersburg

You diet and exercise to look your best, but some pockets of fat resist those efforts. Liposuction may provide you with the opportunity to remove stubborn fat, but anesthesia has risks. With awake liposuction in Tampa and St. Petersburg, however, you do not have to be placed under general anesthesia.

Dr. Narasimhan can administer liposuction, or lipoplasty, while you are awake, using local anesthetic and advanced techniques. This can facilitate quicker recovery times and less disruption to your routine. Awake liposuction also helps minimize the chance of side effects that are usually attributed to general anesthesia. It may also allow your plastic surgeon more control over the results of the procedure by allowing you to have more direct input on your aesthetic outcome.

How Awake Liposuction Works

Awake lipoplasty is administered while the patient is under the effects of local anesthesia, meaning they are conscious for the duration of the procedure. Aside from this, the procedure is identical to traditional liposuction in that suction is used to extract unwanted fat tissue. Dr. Narasimhan refers to his work in Tampa and St. Petersburg as liposculpture rather than liposuction to emphasize the artistic aspect that is only available from a skilled surgeon.

Candidates for Awake Liposuction

Awake liposculpture in Tampa and St. Petersburg may be a good option for you if you:

• Are in generally good health
• Are at a stable weight
• Have realistic expectations
• Are a nonsmoker
• Are not a good candidate for general anesthesia

Liposuction is not a weight-loss substitute and is best used as the last step to reach your ideal aesthetic. As you consider liposuction, it is important that you are happy with your weight and are not planning on becoming pregnant soon. If you intend or expect to gain weight, liposuction is not a good choice for you.

What To Expect During the Procedure

Having liposuction while conscious in Tampa and St. Petersburg is similar to liposuction administered under general anesthesia, but being awake could help you more effectively achieve your aesthetic goals. Before the procedure, Dr. Narasimhan will administer local anesthesia to selectively numb the targeted regions. Once you are effectively numb, he will make a small incision and use suction to remove excess and unwanted fat tissue. The surgeon may ask you to flex or contract your muscles to allow for more efficient body sculpting, which is a key benefit of awake liposuction. When the tissue is removed, Dr. Narasimhan will close the incision, and you will move to recovery.

The recovery process is much quicker than it is for traditional lipoplasty. We will monitor you for any complications before leaving and instruct you on your at-home recovery routine. Possible swelling and soreness are common with many body sculpting procedures and may last a few weeks.

Consult With Us About Liposuction While Awake in Tampa and St. Petersburg

You have worked hard to achieve your dreams, and you deserve to feel proud of your results. Reach out and schedule a consultation for awake liposuction in Tampa and St. Petersburg if pesky areas of exercise- and diet-resistant fat threaten your ideal aesthetic. Call Dr. Narasimhan today to discuss how we could help you achieve your body goals and feel confident in your figure.