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Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: Risks of Twilight sedation for Breast lift and augmentation?

I'm a healthy 27 year old. I've been to a consultation with a local Dr. and I'm considering a Breast lift/Breast implants. However, I want to eliminate as many risks as possible. Is twilight "safer" than general? What are the risks of twilight sedation during this procedure?

And, can you please recommend someone in Mississippi, TN, or TX who does this procedure and is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? I'm having a difficult time finding a qualified Surgeon who uses twilight sedation. Thank you in advance for your help!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
8 months ago

There are many issues here:

1) Some people believe twiligtht is safer.

This is not necessarily the case.

2) Some believe it is less expensive

Only if your surgeon is the anesthesiologist and do you want him or her to worry about the heart rate, oxygenation, and blood pressure while giving you anesthesia or do you want him/her to focus on your surgery

3) Is your implant under or over the muscle.

If under the muscle, it may be difficult to adequately anesthetise the area especially while inflating the implant and stretching the muscle. This may involve injecting close to the ribs.

If the implant is to be placed over the muscle, it is possible to deliver local anesthetic under IV sedations

4) In any instance make sure you have a certified anesthesiologist delvier your anesthesia

The risks of twilight essentially include nearly all the same risks as a general anesthetic.

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