Anesthesia risks for patient with incomplete medical history?

I have have been researching Breast augmentation for a while now and one of my main concerns is the surgery itself and the anesthesia risk.

I am concerned about going under general because of the risk of malignant hyperthermia as I do not know the medical history on my dads side.

If properly monitored by a CRNA or anesthesiologist, is twilight or unconscious sedation safer as far as major mortality risks?

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A: Anesthesia is extremely safe in a healthy individual

By Parham Ganchi, MD - New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

You shouldn't be worried about malignant hyperthermia unless someone in your family has had MH. Most people don't know their entire family history. Make sure you go to a certified facility and use a board-certified anesthesiologist. Breast augmentation can be done using sedation (we use sedation in... more

A: Malignant Hyperthermia

By Farbod Esmailian, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Malignant hyperthermia is a very rare complication, very rare. I can be diagnosed prior to surgery but it rarely done unless there is something that hints toward this, from family history.

A: Anesthesia and surgery

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Anesthesia is very safe today. The risk of malignant hyperthermia is extremely low and can be worked up, but does require a muscle biopsy. SInce it is very rare, this is hardly done. A good physical exam and medical clearance will discover most risks if any.

A: Safety of anesthesia

By Nina S. Naidu, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Hi, Anesthesia is much, much safer than many patients assume. Malignant hyperthermia is unusual, but all certified operating rooms are stocked with medication to treat this complication immediately if it occurs. Sedation is sometimes possible with breast augmentation, but your surgeon may have a... more

A: Anesthesia risks are very low

By Marcus L. Peterson, MD - St. George Plastic Surgeon

Your risk of malignant hyperthermia is not changed very much with twilight or general anesthesia. In fact your mortality risk of driving to the surgery is higher than the risk of anesthesia. Either form of anesthesia is safe if performed in an accredited institution. The accreditation... more

A: Anesthesia Risks

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

The American Society of Anesthesiology published some interesting statistics that might make you feel better. When you look at all patients (including very sick patients undergoing heart surgery, etc) undergoing anesthesia, the risk of dying from anesthesia is 0.0004%. (The National Weather... more