My consultant wants me to have a general anesthesia for full face ebrium laser treatment, but I would prefer to have local anesthesia for the treatment instead? How is the pain under local?
Answer: Anesthesia for Laser Resurfacing
Here is a brief outline of what anesthesia is needed for the different uses of the Erbium:YAG laser
Microlaser peel- topical numbing cream, must be on for at least 30 minutes before starting
Fractionated laser- topical for most, some people will need more sedation.
Deep full-face laser peel- heavy IV sedation or general anesthesia with injected regional blocks
I have done a deep laser peel on small segments (i.e. lips or around the eyes) with just injected medication. You would either be really tough or just a glutton for pain if you did the deep laser on the entire face without sedation. Although this is a general outline, there are some people who are particularly anxious and need oral Valium, injected regional blocks or even general anesthesia for even a microlaser peel. Remember that if this is a nightmare experience for all involved, it's unlikely you'll be happy no matter how good the results.
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Here is a brief outline of what anesthesia is needed for the different uses of the Erbium:YAG laser
Microlaser peel- topical numbing cream, must be on for at least 30 minutes before starting
Fractionated laser- topical for most, some people will need more sedation.
Deep full-face laser peel- heavy IV sedation or general anesthesia with injected regional blocks
I have done a deep laser peel on small segments (i.e. lips or around the eyes) with just injected medication. You would either be really tough or just a glutton for pain if you did the deep laser on the entire face without sedation. Although this is a general outline, there are some people who are particularly anxious and need oral Valium, injected regional blocks or even general anesthesia for even a microlaser peel. Remember that if this is a nightmare experience for all involved, it's unlikely you'll be happy no matter how good the results.
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We never use general anesthesia for resurfacing. We use a combination of topical and local blocks. If you can tolerate the locals given at the dentist, then you will do just fine without a general anesthetic.
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We never use general anesthesia for resurfacing. We use a combination of topical and local blocks. If you can tolerate the locals given at the dentist, then you will do just fine without a general anesthetic.
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November 19, 2010
Answer: Erbium laser does not require general anesthesia.
I have performed thousands laser resurfacings, both CO2 and Erbium. I have not seen the need to use general anesthesia since the introduction of the fractional lasers. The most popular Erbium laser is the Fraxel Restore. It is a fractional laser and is easily done with a topical anesthetic in combination with oral sedation, typically Valium and Percocet. General anesthesia is simply not necessary and introduces excess risk and cost.
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Answer: Erbium laser does not require general anesthesia.
I have performed thousands laser resurfacings, both CO2 and Erbium. I have not seen the need to use general anesthesia since the introduction of the fractional lasers. The most popular Erbium laser is the Fraxel Restore. It is a fractional laser and is easily done with a topical anesthetic in combination with oral sedation, typically Valium and Percocet. General anesthesia is simply not necessary and introduces excess risk and cost.
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Answer: Laser resurfacing anesthesia The choice of anesthesia for laser resurfacing of the face is very much dependent on your own pain tolerance. There are parts of the face which are easily numbed with local anesthesia like around the mouth and the forehead. The cheeks are harder to make numb and need more injections. Taking an oral pain pill before the procedure can help some also. General anesthesia is probably the most comfortable way to do it, but you can do it with local anesthesia or sedation. Hope that helps! Josh Korman MD
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Answer: Laser resurfacing anesthesia The choice of anesthesia for laser resurfacing of the face is very much dependent on your own pain tolerance. There are parts of the face which are easily numbed with local anesthesia like around the mouth and the forehead. The cheeks are harder to make numb and need more injections. Taking an oral pain pill before the procedure can help some also. General anesthesia is probably the most comfortable way to do it, but you can do it with local anesthesia or sedation. Hope that helps! Josh Korman MD
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August 2, 2010
Answer: Laser Resurfacing and Anesthesia
The need for anesthesia is directly correlated with the aggressiveness of the treatment. I have used intravenous sedation for aggressive fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, and have in the past used it for erbium laser resurfacing. General anesthesia (intubation) for laser resurfacing is probably overkill.
For a micro-laser peel, topical anesthesia is sufficient. In the right patient, an moderately aggressive fractionated CO2 laser treatment can be accomplished with topical anesthesia and nerve blocks. However, the majority of my patients who wish to have substantial change for facial rhytids opt to have intravenous sedation with nerve blocks. In addition, resurfacing is frequently combined with other procedures, making the entire set of procedures more anxiety free and less painful.
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Answer: Laser Resurfacing and Anesthesia
The need for anesthesia is directly correlated with the aggressiveness of the treatment. I have used intravenous sedation for aggressive fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing, and have in the past used it for erbium laser resurfacing. General anesthesia (intubation) for laser resurfacing is probably overkill.
For a micro-laser peel, topical anesthesia is sufficient. In the right patient, an moderately aggressive fractionated CO2 laser treatment can be accomplished with topical anesthesia and nerve blocks. However, the majority of my patients who wish to have substantial change for facial rhytids opt to have intravenous sedation with nerve blocks. In addition, resurfacing is frequently combined with other procedures, making the entire set of procedures more anxiety free and less painful.
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