Director of Cosmetic Surgery,

University of Illinois Chicago

Department  of Dermatology

Oakbrook Center Mall

Oak Brook, Illinois

(630) 928-0240

Jeffrey  Melton, M.D., S.C.,

link to us

drmelton.com

With Tumescent liposuction, general anesthesia is not neccessary and is not used. 

Many Tumescent Liposuction cases are performed with local anesthetic only, without any pain related or anxiety-related medications added.

 In some cases, Valium or a Valium-like pill or injection is given.  A codiene-like medication may also be given.  It is up to the patients preference whether any of these additional medications are used.  But in any case you would be talkative, able to answer questions, feel in control, and not be or feel totally "out of it."