Rhinoplasty Without Using Anesthesia

Rhinoplasty is a very difficult operation. There are multiple reasons why you want to have this done under a general anesthesia. Conscious awareness of the surgery is a real issue during rhinoplasty and it is extremely important to not have any recollection of the procedure. The nose has many different nerves that innervate the nose for sensation and it is nearly impossible to numb up. Attempting to numb the nose is also impossible under local anesthesia because of the severe pain associated with the injections. We have performed thousands of rhinoplasty surgeries under local anesthesia, IV sedation, and general anesthesia, and now prefer to perform them exclusively under general anesthesia by a board-certified physician anesthesiologist. This is the absolute best, safest, and most comfortable way to undergo the procedure.

Bad idea not to have anesthesia if having a rhinoplasty. I would not even consider doing your operation too many risks.

From MIAMI Dr B

The rhinoplasty procedure itself can be performed under local, intravenous or general anesthesia. It is very patient dependent. Some patients have a higher tolerance for discomfort than others. The biggest problem with performing a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia is the noise or bone sounds during the procedure. Limited rhinoplasties are more easily performed under local anesthesia but it certainly can be done that way if you desire. I hope this information helps.