Stock Photo - SURGERY, HYPNOSIS<BR>Photo essay from hospital.<BR>Doctor Marie-Elisabeth Faymonville, anesthesiologist at University Hospital Center of Liege in Belgiumn performing hypnosis as an alternative to traditional anesthesiology. Since 1992, 4300 people have undergone surgery under hypnosis and a light sedative. This technique reduces the amount of traditional anesthesia by five times and considerably reduces the side effects linked to anesthesia. This method also reduces the associated costs. Dr. Faymonville hypnotizes le patient by evoking a comfortable scene and suggesting visualizations. The doctor uses ambiance music and speaks to the patient for the duration of the operation. Here, Dr. Faymonville visits patient in hospital room where he is resting after surgery, before returning home later that day.