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Why is the Recovery After a Head/neck Procedure (E.g. Neck Lift) Supposedly Faster when Performed Under Local Anesthetic?
I have been told that recovery following a procedure (neck lift for instance) done under local anesthetic or light sedation is faster than one done under general? If that is the case, why do many doctors still only perform surgery under general? What is the pro/con to local vs general? Thanks.
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Anonymous73
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Recovery
In my experience, doctors who make claims about the advantages of local anesthesia do not have the capability, expertise or certification to perform general anesthesia in their offices. When your only tool is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail. It is fair to say that one 'prefers' to do surgery under local anesthesia, but not that it is far safer, quicker recovery or routinely better results.
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Face lift under local anesthesia
I have not seen any difference in recovery post face lift,neck lift wiyh general or local anesthesia. I have seen more patient discomfort during surgery in patients with local anesthesia.Many times the complaint has nothing to do with the surgery,my back hurts,my I.V. burns,etc.I think patients in the U.S. are not as stoic as in other countries and generally dont want to be involved with the surgery.
Lafayette Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery depends on what is done NOT the anesthesia
Recovery depends on what is done NOT the anesthesia. In fact procedures done under local anesthesia alone can often have MORE bruising than procedures done with IV sedation or general anesthesia since the patient's blood pressure is higher when awake and there is more bleeding.
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Recovery time is not dependent on the type of anesthesia
Some patients will experience less nausea and vomiting using light sedation with local anesthetic over doing full general anesthetic but that is not always the case. A good anesthesiologist working with a good surgeon that uses generous amounts of local anesthetic can achieve comparable recovery times. The recovery from the actual surgery (swelling and bruising) will be the same 10 days to 2 weeks.
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Facial Procedures Done Under Local Do Not Have A Faster Surgical Recovery
There is no difference in the surgical recovery whether a facial procedure is done under local vs a general anesthetic. Presuming that the facial operations done are the same, the amount of tissue trauma is identical. Therefore, the amount of swelling, bruising and the duration of heailng will be the same. The only time a facial procedure done under local has a faster surgical recovery is when the extent of the procedure is less. (which is often the case) The only difference in recovery...
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General vs Local Anesthesia for Cosmetic Procedures
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift or neck lift local-general?
Excellent question. It is not true that you heal faster with either. I have done facelifts for 35 years and have had patients working on their computer 2 hours after a full facelift under general anesthesia and back in public 2 days later IF they do not have much bruising.
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Different Recovery Times?
Generally speaking, recovery time is the same with local or general. Recovery is based on what surgical procedure is done not the anesthesia used. However, when general anesthesia is in use, the initial recovery before going home is longer so the patient has time to wake up and the medical staff can make sure the patient is lucid and able to consume a small amount of liquid and sometimes food. With conscious sedation or local the patient is technically awake therefore there is not usually a...
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Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Neck Lift Recovery
Great question. The only part of recovery that takes a slight bit longer with general anesthesia is waking up. The actual surgery (and surgical approach) is what will affect your recovery time. In my experience, performing the surgery under general anesthesia keeps the patient a lot more comfortable and therefore it is a much easier experience overall. I perform a short scar facelift (which really lifts the neck) and recovery time is typically about 5-7 days with...
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Face and Neck Lift Recovery Shortened by Local Anesthesia?
The choice of anesthesia is only one (often minor) factor which determines recovery after facelift surgery. Many general anesthetic agents can dilate blood vessels and lead to slightly more "leakage". The main factor though is surgical technique.
For instance, a "Mini-lift" includes less surgery, less lifting and often results in a recovery shortened by a few days. On the other hand, it will also deliver less improvements with shorter longevity.
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