What type of anesthesia is available for a mini-facelift or s-lift?

why do some doctors do mini or s-lifts with local and others more asleep anesthesia?

4 answers to “What type of anesthesia is available...”

A: Anesthesia for Mini-Lifts and S-Lifts

Richard W. Fleming, MD

I will individualize anesthesia for lesser procedures. They can be done under local anesthesia, but in general I recommend some sedation for patient comfort. This is discussed with the patient during our consultation.

A: Patient Safety & Satisfying Results with Local Anesthesia

Kamran Jafri, MD

Hi Angie, In my practice I perform all of my mini-lifts, S-Lifts, MACS/Short Scar Scar Facelifts and comprehensive face and neck lifts using local anesthesia (tumescent solution).  Deep plane/composite facelifts, multiple combined procedures or patients with underlying medical concerns are... more

A: Sedation is your friend and is certainly preferrable to receiving too much Lidocaine

Stephen Prendiville, MD

Remember, if you are a healthy patient.... and you should be if considering an elective cosmetic procedure.......anesthesia is actually your friend. Why? Sedation alleviates anxiety and provides pain relief.  The form of anesthesia I provide for my patients (with a CRNA) in my AAAASF accredited facility... more

A: I prefer to do my face lifts with local anesthesia and...

Jonathan Hoenig, MD

I prefer to do my face lifts with local anesthesia and oral sedation. Instead of sending heavy medication into the IV line to keep you asleep or sedated throughout the procedure, tumescent anesthesia uses only local anesthesia injected into the face to control pain, and Valium pills to relax you. The term... more

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