Patients may choose to undergo chin liposuction under local anesthesia. This means that they are not fully sedated, but are numbed using a variety of anesthestics such as lidocaine injections and topical creams. They can also choose to take an oral sedative or light sedation with an IV. Choosing these local anesthesia options can help reduce recovery time and some side effects.
General anesthesia is available and sometimes recommended. If a patient is undergoing other procedures such as facelift or more extensive liposuction, Dr. Blyer may recommend general anesthesia.