Silhouette Lifting Q&A Episode 8: Is It Okay to Have It Under Local Anesthesia? Is Sedation Anesthesia Necessary?

In the previous episode, I explained the pain and anesthesia methods used during silhouette lifting.

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Following that, many people ask, “Is local anesthesia okay?”

Or, “Do I really need sedation anesthesia?”

Today, I’ll explain which anesthesia method is more suitable for silhouette lifting,

and how we guide patients at our clinic.

✔️ Local anesthesia is sufficient

Silhouette lifting is, in principle, a procedure that can be performed safely and effectively with local anesthesia alone.

👆Because the anesthesia is injected locally along the path where the thread will be inserted and at the areas where it will be fixed,

👆during the procedure, patients often feel pressure or pulling rather than pain.

👆Recovery is also quick, and you can return to daily life right after the procedure.

This is especially recommended for people who normally feel burdened by anesthesia, those who are not very sensitive to pain, and those who want a short procedure.

✔️ Sedation anesthesia allows for a faster, more precise procedure without pain

On the other hand, the reason our clinic recommends sedation anesthesia is clear.

In a sedated state, the procedure can be performed without pain or tension, and because the muscles do not move while the threads are being inserted, 📌 the procedure can be carried out precisely and quickly according to the design.

At our clinic, we plan the pre-procedure design in great detail, and even during sedation, we create a 1:1 customized plan down to the direction and depth of the threads so that the effect is maximized.

👉 In fact, more than 80% of patients choose sedation anesthesia, and they often tell us, “It was so comfortable,” and “I didn’t wake up in the middle, and I’m satisfied with the results.”

✔️ Conclusion: Both methods are safe, but the choice depends on the goal

There is no single absolute answer when it comes to anesthesia methods, and after 충분한 consultation, we decide together based on the patient’s health condition, pain sensitivity, and the desired scope of the procedure.

Most importantly, 📌 no matter which anesthesia is used, accurate treatment that matches the design and anatomical structure is what ultimately creates good results.

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Next time, among the various combination procedures related to silhouette lifting, I’ll explain, “What procedures are good to combine?” I’ll guide you through combinations that can further maximize the lifting effect.

So far, this has been Dr. Im Seong-yun, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Just Plastic Surgery, covering everything about anti-aging. Thank you.