There are a lot of different questions about liposuction out there: "Will it work?" "How much will it hurt?" "Should I get SmartLipo, ProLipo, CoolLipo, LipoLite, LipoTherme, or something I haven't even heard of?" "How do I know if I have a good surgeon?" Many of these questions actually boil down to a single question: "How scared should I be about liposuction?" People are naturally apprehensive. Liposuction (also known as lipoplasty or suction lipectomy) is a fairly invasive procedure, involving the removal of significant amounts of fat. Additonally, most people don't understand it very well, and people tend to fear what they don't understand.
Because of this, some people who want to undergo a lipectomy worry that they will become too anxious to be able to do it. For these people, hearing that they will most likely be kept awake throughout the procedure typically doesn't help.
What these people might be glad to hear is that some amount of pre-surgery jitters is normal and expected. While patients will probably be able to control their anxiety better if they have learned about the procedure and know what to expect, sometimes patients need a little extra help. It is fairly common for an operating surgeon to prescribe anti-anxiety medication solely for the purpose of helping patient through the surgery. The surgeon will often prescribe one pill for the night before, and then give an additional dosage just before the surgery. This tends to help people to be able to be calm enough for the procedure to take place.
If you are afraid that you might be too nervous and anxious, talk to your surgeon, and see if he or she would be willing to prescribe something for you to take. Similarly, if you know that you have a history of depression, anxiety or panic attacks, it would be best to alert your surgeon as to this fact. If you are already taking anti-anxiety medication, make sure that you tell your surgeon this so that he can know what type of medication he should give you.
Some people have an extreme phobia about needles. Given that needles figure very prominently in liposuction, some people worry that they will be unable to undergo the procedure. Most people can overcome this fear enough to get through surgery with the help of mild anti-anxiety medications. However, a small number of patients simply can't get over their fear of needles. These patients sometimes choose to have general anesthesia during their liposuction. This increases the risks and the costs of surgery, but for some patients it is worth it.
Although most people get something of a case of the jitters when they are about to undergo liposuction, most are able to control it, whether on their own or with the help of medication. If you are considering undergoing liposuction, but worry that you might experience too much anxiety, please consider meeting with a surgeon in your area to discuss it. Many surgeons offer free consultations to potential clients. Your surgeon can answer any questions that you might have.
Christian Heftel is a staff writer at http://www.smartlipotopdocs.com
For more information on Christian and SmartLipo, please visit http://www.smartlipotopdocs.com
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