Hello friends, today our discussion is about the liposuction. Your cosmetic or plastic surgeon will choose the type of anesthesia that is most suitable and safe for your surgery. Liposuction can be performed under local or twilight anesthesia, which numbs only the affected areas only if small amounts of fat and a limited number of areas are involved. Local anesthesia is typically associated with the tumescent method. Local anesthesia is given by needle or probe. General anesthesia is generally used for more extensive procedures. General anesthesia produces a state of unconsciousness with absence of pain sensation over the entire body. General anesthesia is administered through several different ways. Two of the most common ways are inhalation (through the lungs) and intravenously (through the veins). In such cases the anesthesiologist makes sure you are completely asleep during the procedure. Prior to your surgical procedure, your liposuction surgeon will perform a complete health history and physical examination to evaluate your overall weight, your skin and muscle tone and overall distribution of fat deposits. Knowledge of your allergies, medications and previous surgeries should be brought to your surgeon's attention at this time. Specific instructions to assist you in preparing for this procedure will be given to you after the health history and physical are complete.