Cheek Augmentation(cheek implants), is local anesthesia with oral sedation enough?

June 11, 2015
Asked By:beachgirlca in North Carolina, NC

Hello. I am looking into having a cheek augmentation (cheek implants) and I want to AVOID general anesthesia. I see my other two options are local anesthesia w/ IV SEDATION and local anesthesia with ORAL SEDATION. Which is best? Which is safe?

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Answer: Anesthesia for cheek augmentation

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January 28, 2019

Answer: Avoiding General Anesthesia

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Answer: Avoiding General Anesthesia

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