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What Type of Anesthesia is Used for a Breast Lift?

asked 11 months ago by dianev in North Carolina
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 126 times
Tags: anesthesia

I had a consult with a doctor that gave me two options of anesthesia, GA or LA with an oral anesthesia? There is about a $2000 difference.

7 answers to What Type of Anesthesia is Used for a Breast Lift?

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Anesthesia For Breast Lift?

Thank you for the question. A variety of different types of anesthesia may be used for breast lifting surgery depending on the type of surgery being done and the surgeons/ patients preferences. In my practice, the majority of breast surgery is done under general anesthesia. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Anesthesia for breast lift

For a breast, lift I recommend that my patients have the procedure performed under general anesthesia. Make certain that your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist are board certified and that your facility is accredited. Best wishes!
Christine Sullivan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Anesthesia for Breast Lift

Either local or general anesthesia can be used. General anesthesia. You are asleep. Local anesthesia. The particular location that requires surgery is numb.
Arthur G. Handal, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Anesthesia for breast lift

Hello, A third option would be IV sedation with local anesthesia. The anesthesiologist starts an IV and gets you sedated while the Plastic surgeon injects local anesthesia. Once this is done the surgical area will be numb and the anesthesiologist simply keeps you comfortable with very small amounts of medication so that you are not anxious about the procedure. This is a viable alternative for those that have significant nausea following general anesthesia or simply... more
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

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Best anesthesia for a breast lift

My recommendation would be that if you only need a small lift, local anesthesia would be fine. For a lift requiring more than 2cm., general anesthesia would be best. Hope this helps!
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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What Type of Anesthesia is Used for a Breast Lift?

I agree with Dr. Rand. Minimal forms of Breast Lifting could be done under local anestesia (such as Crescent Lifts) but a Breast Lift is similar to a Facelift in that borth require meticulous tailoring of the excess skin BEFORE any incisions are made. More time is needed to nicely stitch the breast skin together. As a result, general anesthesia is often the most comfortable alternative. Dr. Peter A Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift anesthesia

A breast lift takes time and artistry. I'd recommend a physician MD under general anesthesia in an accreditied facility for the best and safets outcome. see photos
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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