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What Type of Anesthesia Do You Recommend for a Facelift/upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?

Is twilight anesthesia safe for a 4+ hour facelift, bleph. upper and lower

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Twilight Anesthesia with Local Anesthesia is a Safe Option for Most Facelift Patients

IV Sedation also called "Twilight Anesthesia with Local Anesthesia Safe Option for Most Facelift Patients Anesthesia Choices for Facial Aesthetic Surgery such as a mini-lift depend on several factors. First off, I do not think the type of anesthesia influences either the recovery time or the amount of bruising. Although it is possible to do all of these procedures under local anesthesia - your comfort is the most important concern. You will have to lie still for hours and you will be... more

Anesthesia options for facelift/blepharoplasty

A facelift can be performed either under "twilight sleep", also known as local with intravenous sedation, or under general anesthesia. This is entirely a matter of preference both for the surgeon and the patient. The key is to have experienced surgeons and anesthesiologists in an accredited facility who can tailor the anesthesia and the surgeon to fit your personal goals and needs.

Safety First

With any elective procedure, the patient's safety should always come first! Whichever surgeon you are planning to have the procedure done with, I would recommend that you discuss your concerns with him/her. For me, the anesthesiologist administering the anesthesia is very important, so I hand pick my board certified anesthesiologists and surgical team who are familiar with my standard procedures, etc. A facelift can be done with either type of anesthesia, but your... more

Anesthesia for cosmetic procedure

Facial surgery including a facelift can easily be performed under either a general or IV sedation anesthesia. In the past,most patients of mine preferred the latter but now it seems most patients want to be "out"! So, it really depends on your prefeence. You should be aware though that if you are a nervous person, it may take a lot of IV sedation and you may still be aware of what is going on. The recovery would probably be quicker. In either case, the anesthesia should be... more

What Type of Anesthesia Do You Recommend for a Facelift/upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?

I have been performing Face Lifts and Eyelid Surgeries for over 20 years and while Face Lifts can be performed under local, IV sedation and a general anesthesia...it's best to have a general anesthetic when having eyelid surgery IMO. The newer lower eyelid surgery technique is performed through the lower eyelid which would be very difficult on the patient if a local anesthetic were used. IV sedation would be better however, with that level of anesthesia movements by the... more

Anesthesia for a facelift and eyelid surgery ?

As you can see from the diverse opinions, I.V. sedation or General anesthesia can be perfectly well suited for your planned surgery. The important considerations for you are: You are comfortable and your anesthesia is safe. Your surgeon can do the procedure without having to worry about your comfort. Both types of anesthesia can achieve this. As a surgeon I like to have an Anesthesiologist (M.D.) providing anesthesia (of his choice) that I can fully concentrate on the... more

Anesthesia for facelift

Either general or IV sedation are safe. I prefer general as it tends to be a bit smoother. When performed and monitored by a professional anesthetist you should be fine. Go with whatever your surgeon prefers.

What Type of Anesthesia Do You Recommend for a Facelift/upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery?

I prefer either endo tracheal general or twilight sedation. It depends on the patient, the exact correct sought, medical issues.

Local Anesthesia for a Facelift

Hello, Twilight is totally fine. You won't remember anything, really, if it's true twilight sedation. I commonly perform full facelifts under straight local anesthesia along with eyelid surgery and the patient do great. You finish the case wide awake feeling fine under local. With twilight you'll be a little groggy. There's a theoretical reduced risk with twilight or local versus general anesthesia. You'll do fine. Dr. Chase Lay more

Chase Lay, MD

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Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

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The person giving the anesthesia is more important than the type of anesthesia

The two sides, general vs. I.V. sedation, for facelift surgery will continue to argue with each other until long after I retire, which I don't plan on doing for many years. There are advantages to both and disadvantages to both. The most important consideration is not the type of anesthesia being given but who is delivering it. The anesthesia should be given by an experienced board certified anesthesiologist or certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA) who is being supervised by an... more

Anesthesia

For twenty years, I did facelift and eyelid surgery under sedation. The major problems with this is over or under medicating. Under medicating leads to awareness and pain. Over medicating leads to airway blockage with no ability to place an airway. I now do most cases under light general anesthesia with airway protection.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Local Anesthesia with Sedation Best Experience for Facelift

Local anesthesia with some intravenous sedation usually works best. There is little discomfort after the local anesthesia is placed but the procedure is of several hours duration. It is difficult to lie still comfortably during this period of time. With intravenous sedation the procedure is comfortable and stress free. Usually, patients have little recollection of the procedure. But recovery after sedation is typically quick with little anesthesia... more

Anesthesia for face lift

At our facility, we offer IV sedation as well as local anesthesia with oral sedation. I believe for a 4-6 hour procedure with so many components, oral sedation and local anesthesia is not adequate and will likely lead to discomfort and movement during the procedure. I would recommend twilight iv sedation at an accredited facility by a board certified plastic or facial plastic surgeon.

Twlight anesthesia perfect for face and eyelid surgery

We find twilight anesthesia, or conscious sedation, perfect for facelift and eyelid surgery and you should do very well with it. Make sure that the facility used by your surgeon is accredited, and the professional providing the sedation is well qualified as well. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Anesthesia preferences for facelifts and eyelid surgery

Monitored twilight anesthesia with good local anesthesia technique is my preference for most patients. I can work better under the chin and around the neck. However general endotracheal anesthesia may be preferable for certain individuals.

Facelift anesthesia

Although a facelift can be done under twilight anesthesia, most surgeons will use general anesthesia to better control your airway and minimize unexpected movements by the patient. The addition of other procedures lengthening the time of surgery can also produce more discomfort for the patient lying on an operatating table. Talk to your surgeon and seek his/her advice and experience with anesthetic choices. General anesthesia done correctly has a high safety level. more