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Scared of Going Under General Anesthesia for 5 1/2 for Mommy Makeover???
I am 25 years old 5'4 i weight 115 pounds and have no history of medical problems. but Im so scared of being under general anesthesia, what is percentage of people who under go anesthesia for this long and their outcome? thanks
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luna llena
in canada
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Anesthesia with Mommy Makeover
I would recommend that you undergo a thorough preoperative workup and clearance by your primary care doctor. If you are cleared and without risk factors, you should feel very safe having general anesthesia for 5 hours. This is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures performed. I would recommend an overnight stay at an accredited surgery center or hospital to ensure your overall safety. I wish you a safe and happy result.
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General anesthesia safe for mommy makeover
Your concern is a common one; many people are more afraid of the anesthesia than the surgery! If your procedure is going to be done in an accredited surgical facility, then general anesthesia will be safe and a good choice for the length of the operation. Accreditation means that everything is in place to deal with any emergency that could occur. By far the riskest thing about your surgery day will be the drive to the facility.
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When Patients are in Good Health & Have No Major Risk Factors, a 5 1/2 Hour Anesthesia is Not Unusual
Anxiety regarding anesthesia is an extremely common phenomena. In our experience people are often more concerned about anesthesia than their actual surgical procedure. The science of anesthesia has made significant advances in the past twenty years. In the past inhalation agents were often associated with slow recoveries and significant post-operative nausea. Current anesthetic agents are associated with quicker recoveries and less post-operative nausea.
When patients are in good health...
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Scared of Going Under General Anesthesia for 5 1/2 for Mommy Makeover???
If a person is healthy then a combination procedure lasting 5 – 7 hours is safe and should not have any side effects. Safe monitoring during the procedure and one night stay is standard on our patients to endure their safety.
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General Anesthesia
Thank you for your question.
Some anxiety prior to surgery is to be expected. Assuming that you are working with a board certified plastic surgeon and board certified Anesthesiologist in a fully accredited surgery center, your risks are low - I am also assuming you have good medical health.
It may give you peace of mind if you speak to other patients who have had similar procedures performed.
Thank you!
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Time under general anesthesia
Hello,
If you are having a mommy makeover with tummy tuck and breast aug/breast lift a 5 hour general anesthesia time is reasonable. I have not experienced any problems with any of the mommy makeover procedures I have performed with comparable anesthesia times. Yes, it is unnerving to loose control but a good anesthesiologist and a good plastic surgeon will make the process very safe for you.
All the best,
Dr Repta
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General anesthesia for a mommy makeover
If you are young and healthy, you should be able to tolerate general anesthesia for 5 hours for surgery. You should first obtain medical clearance from your primary care physician, which would require possibly an EKG and lab work. If you are concerned about the recovery, you can have the procedure performed in a hospital or stay overnight in an aftercare facility.
In general, the longer the surgery, the more likely you are to develop blood clots in your legs. The chance is still...
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Anesthesia is safe for cosmetic procedures
As long as your in a qualified setting (eg hospital with board certified anesthesiologists) your risks of anything going wrong are low.
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Anesthesia for mommy makeover
Mommy makeover usually refers to combination surgery for breast and tummy. Depending on your need, mommy makeover may take 4 to 7 hours. Risks for surgery depends on several factors: 1) Your overall health, ie. your medical condition and medications that you take, 2) smoking status, 3) operative time, 4) your weight, 5) your surgeon, 5) and anesthesia. If you are healthy and non-smoker, the risk for surgery and anesthesia are very small. Keep your body...
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