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Why do they have to put you to sleep when you get your butt implant/lift?

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anesthesia: Getting a major surgical procedure done can be extremely invasive and painful if you are in a conscious state of mind so general anesthesia will help you withstand the procedure and help the surgeon perform the procedure more efficiently.

Answered 8/27/2013

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A member asked:

Why do they have to put you to sleep when you get your butt implant/lift?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ravi Chand answered

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