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What Anesthesia is Used for a Rhinoplasty?
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Rhinoplasty can be performed with local anesthesia, IV...
Rhinoplasty can be performed with local anesthesia, IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Some points worth considering: the definition of 'general anesthetic' is not necessarily that a 'tube' is put down your throat. Very deep anesthesia can be performed without doing so, and could be considered 'general anesthesia'. Having said this, some 'iv sedation' is so deep it may be considered close to 'general anesthesia'. Thus, we are speaking about some gray zones here.
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Rhinoplasty may be done with either General Anesthesia or Sedation
Most surgeons perform rhinoplasty using general anesthesia; meaning the patient is completely asleep and a machine is controlilng his/ her breathing. Some surgeons perform rhinoplasty using IV sedation, meaning the patient is very sleepy, but breathing for themselves.
Many patients ask if they may avoid general anesthesia because they are concerned about the safety and the possible side effects of a general anesthesia. Interestingly, for young and healthy patients without...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty: It Depends!
Your options for anesthesia are:
1) Local:
You are fully awake and a local anesthetic is injected to numb the nose.
2) Local with sedation
You have been given a sedative in addition to the local anesthesia. Here you may wake up and fall back asleep at times during surgery, but you will not remember.
3) General
You are fully sedated such that your breathing has to be done for you via an endotracheal tube.
You can choose any of these options based...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
For your comfort and safety, plastic surgeons will use either general anesthesia or "twilight" anesthesia (intravenous sedation):
General Anesthesia: a breathing tube is inserted into the throat after the patient is asleep.
Some prefer this technique because the tube protects the airway from blood and mucus
The anesthetist has control of the airway and ventilation (breathing)
Intravenous Sedation: medications are given through an IV,...
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia methods
Rhinoplasty surgery can be done either under sedation anesthesia or general anesthesia.
Discuss with your plastic surgeon his method of Choice and his reasoning for that.
Rhinoplasty is an art and precision surgery. To get the best results, the patient should be comfortable. In reality most patient have their procedure performed under General or Sedation Anesthesia.
Hope this was helpful.
Dr. Sajjadian
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Rhinoplasty Anesthesia
Anesthesia for rhinoplasty or nasal surgery can be done a number of ways. A common method is with general anesthesia, where the patient is completely asleep. General anesthesia requires a breathing tube (endotracheal tube) placed in the windpipe so that the patient can ventilated while asleep.
Another common method is intravenous sedation with local anesthesia, where patient is almost asleep or very drowsy, but breathing on their own, and there is no need for a breathing tube. Minor nasal...
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To sleep or not to sleep with your Rhinoplasty
While many surgeons in the 70s and 80s would perform rhinoplasty with oral sedation and local anesthesia, more surgeons today are offering general anesthesia for their patients. The reason for this that we have become more sophisticated in our techniques which may require a bit more work to be done on the nose. It then becomes important for the patient to be completely pain free, not moving, and the surgeon can focus on the intricate work at hand.
Having said this, there are indications for...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Depending on the amount of work needed you will range from local only, to local with sedation to general anesthesia. If it is your first time around and you need a regular rhinoplasty then I recommend a general anesthetic where you go to sleep and wake up with everything completed. That's what i would want for myself.
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DoctorMeade
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What Anesthesia is Used for a Rhinoplasty
Although local anesthesia and IV sedation is used by many surgeons I prefer to use general anesthesia for my patients. I feel that this control of the patient is necessary to achieve my best results.
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Anesthesia - Rhinoplasty
General anesthesia is generally my preference as it very safe even though there are a lot of misconceptions. A breathing tube is inserted which has a cuff that protects your airway during surgery. Twilight anesthesia can be used as another good option for those that do not want general...this is done intravenously.
As always, make sure your surgeon sends you for a full work-up before undergoing any procedure with anesthesia. Also, your potential anesthesiologist...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty.
Your surgeon is the captain of your ship and the artist you have chosen. Tell him to do what he is most comfortable with and do not try to make him compromise to do a procedure he is not comfortable with. Usually anesthesia costs are calculated by the time you are in the operating room and it does not make a difference whether you are awake or under general anesthesia (assuming there is a qualified anesthesia person present). Most anesthesiologists would rather have you...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Depending on the scope of surgery and your preference, we perform rhinoplasty with either general anesthesia or iv sedation.
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Thank you for your question.
I prefer General Anesthesia given by a board certified plastic surgeon.
I perform my surgeries in an out patient surgery center, and under general anesthesia. I use Board Certified Anesthesiologists who monitor my patients from start to end so as to provide the safest environment for my patients. I would recommend general anesthesia for rhinoplasty surgery so that you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure.
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Anesthesia options for Rhinoplasty
The type of anesthesia used for rhinoplasty depends primarily on the surgeon's preference and comfort level. The most commonly used anesthetic methods are general anesthesia, local with IV sedation and/or monitored anesthesia. The patient's safety and comfort is of utmost importance and this should guide the surgeon as to the type of anesthetic used.
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Sedation is great
I do most of my rhinoplasties under IV sedation. An anesthesiologist (MD) gives you medication so you sleep through the procedure. It is safe and effective and avoids a tube in your airway. We have been doing this for over 30 years, and our patients are quite happy.
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Rhinoplasty anesthetic tailored to your choice
Rhinoplasty can be done under a general anesthetic (with intubation) or under a sedation/twilight. Most surgeons have a preference toward one or the other but should listen to YOUR preference. I personally use sedation because I see a faster recovery with less nausea, and patients still remember nothing. If you have a preference, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon!
good luck!
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty - nose job
Anesthesia for a rhinoplasty is based on surgeon preference. However, the majority of rhinoplasties are done under general anesthesia. This is important not only for sedation and pain control, but also to protect the airway.
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Go to sleep ... enjoy your surgery!!
There was a time I did all my noses with sedation and local anesthesia with an anastheiologist standing by. My patients convinced me of the wrongness of my ways. I had too many patients that became apprehensive or later described fear when I made loud noises doing separation of bony tissue. Today I only use general anasthesia and my patients ae a lot happier.
In any event, you need to be seen in person by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to assist you in making a...
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Choice of Anesthesia
rhinoplasty, is one of a few operations for the choice of anesthesia really depends upon the preference of the patient, and the surgeon's concept of safety and what will be best for the patient. Very few surgeons choose to do the procedure under local anesthesia, although it is technically possible. Prefer your choice of deep sedation, or general anesthesia. The advantage of a general anesthesia is that in the airway is in place preventing your loss of airway, and a serious...
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Types of anesthesia for nose job (rhinoplasty)
The anestheisa requirements for rhinoplasty (nose job) depend on the extent of the procedure and the surgeon's preference. A relatively minor tip rhinoplasty can easily be performed under local or IV sedation or monitored anesthesia care. However, an open rhinoplasty with rib grafts is best done, in my opinion, under general anesthesia.
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia options - many types of anesthesia are used.
Most rhinoplasty procedures are performed under general anesthesia, but can be performed under local or sedation.
General Anesthesia offers rhinoplasty patients (and often the surgeon) the most comfortable experience. Sometimes minor work on the nose, or small revision procedures can be done with local anesthesia or conscious sedation.
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Type of anesthesia with Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty should be performed with either a) IV (deep) sedation or b) general anesthesia
IV sedation: this type of anesthesia is performed by administering medications through an IV. From a patient's standpoint you will be asleep and unaware of your surroundings. No endotracheal tube (for breathing) is used because you are breathing on your own during the entire procedure. This technique is not appropriate for all patients (eg.people with sleep apnea) because the airway may...
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia
Rhinoplasty is often done under sedation, or twilight anesthesia, or general anesthesia. It really depends on how much modification your nose would need. I would focus your efforts on finding the right surgeon, and then discuss with him how he/she can give you the best result with which anesthetic technique. This will prove much more important! The revision rhinoplasty patients we see in Michigan often state that they wished they would have picked a surgeon...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Either deep sedation or general anesthesia. The latter is my constant preference because the patient remains well ventilated under control of the anesthesiologist, throat packing can be used to prevent swallowing of blood with related emesis, hematemesis, coughing, and/or gagging, there is no movement during this delicate procedure so surgeon maintains better control over the result, and the patient truly has no sensation or recollection of osteotomies and other deep (septal)...
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Sedation ("twilight") or general anesthesia are most commonly used for rhinoplasty
In my experience, so called "twilight" anesthesia or monitored-anesthesia (MAC) are sufficient for all rhinoplasty cases. However, this requires an anesthesiologist that is comfortable with deep sedation and a surgeon that can perform meticulous local anesthesia. Both are required for a smooth, consistent plane of anesthesia. At present, the majority of rhinoplasty surgeons are using general anesthesia but an experienced surgeon with an experienced anesthesiologist or CRNA can effectively...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Most rhinoplasties are performed under general anesthesia. A very minor adjustment in nasal contour or projection can be done under local anesthesia, but this is often a source of anxiety for the doctor and the patient (because the patient is awake for the procedure). Some practitioners perform sedation or "twilight anesthesia." This is IV medication and local anesthesia. The safer option is either general anesthesia or local, because sedation involves...
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Rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia...
General anesthesia is best for rhinoplasty because the airway is protected and the patient will not be aware of anything happening during the procedure. A healthy patient will do very well with anesthesia and patient comfort is always a priority for us.
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Rhinoplasty Anesthesia
The choice of which type of anesthesia to use during rhinoplasty surgery depends on several factors. A very minor rasping can be done under local anesthesia. The majority of rhinoplasty procedures, in my experience, are more involved and require deeper anesthesia. This allows the anesthesia provider to keep you very comfortable for the whole procedure. This would mean either IV sedation or general anesthesia with a breathing tube used to protect your airway. As you can see from the...
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It is up to your surgeon
It really depends on your surgeon and their preference. It can be either a General or it can be done with IV sedation. My preference is to use IV sedation and this has worked well for over 20 years for me. If someone requires significant internal nasal work (breathing problems) then I will use a general anesthetic. I believe the use of either type of anesthesia is acceptable and it will be something your surgeon will discuss with you.
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The best anesthesia is a function of surgeon and anesthesiologist
Anesthesia can vary dramatically from surgeon to surgeon. Each surgeon has certain likes and dislikes. Rhinoplasty is usually done under deep IV sedation or general anesthesia. The key points are as follows. The case should be done at an accredited surgery center with a board-certified anesthesiologist. The complexity and estimated length of the case also contribute to the type of anesthesia chosen.
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Rhinoplasty surgery generally requires IV sedation.
Rhinoplasty should be performed in an accredited surgery center and is typically performed under IV sedation (twilight anesthesia). While some Doctor's may use general anesthesia where the patient requires intubation (placing a breathing tube through the vocal cords so a machine can breathe for the patient,) we prefer not to intubate our patients. This allows for more comfort during the postoperative period as patients are less likely to become nauseated or vomit which can lead to bleeding.
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It depends!
There is a wide variety of anesthesia that can be used during an anesthesia. It can be done:
1. under local, while the patient is awake
2. under general anesthesia, while the patient is asleep
There are a many medications and ways to help patient breath during the procedure. These questions are best answered by the anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetic that would be performing the anesthesia.
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be performed with sedation anesthesia or general anesthesia. Every patient and surgeon is different. Ultimately, the choice depends on the surgeon you choose and what he feels comfortable with. Both types are safe if done in the right enviroment and with board certified physicians.
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What type of anesthesia with Rhinoplasty
I only perform rhinoplasty procedures using a light general anesthesia; meaning the patient is completely asleep for the surgery. It is the safest option for both the surgeon and the patient. I also only use board certified anesthesiologist for the safety of my patients.
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Best Anesthesia For Rhinoplasty- It Depends
A common question is what is the best option for anesthesia for rhinoplasty. Some of the factors which are important to consider are the following:
Type of rhinoplasty- Every nose is different and therefore the surgeon should vary his approach based on anatomy. A complex revision requiring rib harvest is best performed with general anesthesia, while a minor procedure such as a small dorsal edge or alar base resection can be performed under local anesthesia...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
I have performed Rhinoplasty using I.V. Sedation with local anesthesia and also using General Anesthesia. From the surgeon's perspective General Anesthesia ensures patient comfort and allows the surgeon to work the most efficiently. Sedation is a perfectly acceptable alternative provide adequate monitoring is used and the patient prefers that particular approach. With surgery involving a severely deformed nasal septum and lengthy revision surgeries I prefer general anesthesia.
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Most Rhinoplasties are performed under general or IV sedation
Although Rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia, most facial plastic and plastic surgeons prefer iv sedation of general anesthesia so that the patient would be comfortable and still.
This is even more important in cases were an individual is anxious, or the procedure is long and complicated.
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty.
Usually rhinoplasty is done under general anesthesia by a board certified anesthesiologist.
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Anesthesia and rhinoplasty
IV sedation anesthesia administered by an experienced board-certified anesthesiologist is my preferred technique for rhinoplasty. This will vary depending upon patient medical condition, patient desire, and complexitiy of surgery. For example, if a patient needs a difficult revision with rib grafting, general anesthesia is the only choice in my practice. Almost any other type of rhinoplasty can be performed under IV sedation. If sinus surgery is required at the same...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty- Safety First
Functional rhinoplasty (insurance involved because you can't breath) are done in the hospital under general anesthesia. Cosmetic rhinoplasty is done in the office-based OR under sedation with an anesthesiologist assisting (MD trained to administer anesthesia). Although I do most my in-office cosmetic surgery with a nurse administering the anesthesia, rhinoplasty is different. In this situation, operating on the airway with blood that inevitably goes back in the throat,...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Essentially, rhinoplasty can be done with either IV sedation or general anesthesia. I've performed hundreds using both approaches, however, if you choose to use IV sedation it is very important that the person managing the IV sedation is very experienced with it. Fortunately, pain is easy to manage as most experienced rhinoplasty surgeon will implement an effective nerve block. In general, it is easier to perform the procedure under general anesthesia, as most...
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Rhinoplasty may be done safely under Sedation or General Anesthesia
While many surgeons may prefer one type of anesthesia or the other, rhinoplasty is actually performed very safely under either sedation or general anesthesia.
I personally prefer sedation for most patients; there is dramatically less bleeding under sedation than general, due to the general anesthesia's effects on blood vessels.
With less bleeding, the rhinoplasty goes more quickly and smoothly, with less postoperative bruising and swelling as well.
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Sleep for Your Rhinoplasty
I do all my Rhinoplasties with my patients asleep....Rhinoplasty is precision surgery; an uncomfortable patient that moves on the table, distorts the field and can compromise your result. Think about it, even a small bump or pinch of the nose makes you jump and your eyes water. It is a sensitive organ system...Do not convince yourself nor let someone else convince you to have your nose done awake.
Some minor tip of the nose work might be tolerated awake, but tread lightly, the last thing...
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Go to sleep for a rhinoplasty
With the exception of minor tip work on the nose I always recommend a general anesthesia for a rhinoplasty. It gives the surgeon total freedom to do whatever is necessary and also protects the patient from airway problems.
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Tal Raine MD
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Anesthesia choices after rhinoplasty or septoplasty
Rhinoplasty procedures vary greatly between patients and surgeons. Anesthesia choices should be made after a full medical examination and a discussion between surgeon, anesthesiologist, and patient. Most rhinoplasties are performed under general anesthesia.
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Anesthesia choice in rhinoplasty
Many patients can have Rhinoplasty performed under so called "twilight sleep". On occasion relatively minor nasal surgery can be done under local. For more advanced surgery, including surgery on the septum would be best performed under general anesthesia. Make sure that the choice of anesthesia is not dictated by the cost, as compromising on optimum anesthesia can lead to unsafe situation or more commonly to sub-optimal surgical result.
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Many types of anesthesia are possible in rhinoplasty
General anesthesia, the patient is completely asleep or some form of sedation by intravenous, topical agent or local can be used. The most important consideration is to make sure that the rhinoplasty procedure can be performed safely and completely with the anesthesia proposed. In general long or complex rhinoplasty procedures may be best performed under general anesthesia.
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty may be performed under general anesthesia, or by using local anesthesia to block the sensory nerves to the nose. As well, internal nasal injections and packing with cocaine or neo-synephrine are done to reduce pain and bleeding. Finally, IV sedation may be combined with local anesthesia. The type of anesthesia that is right for you will be determined both by the amount and complexity of surgery you will require, and by your own anxiety level and preference.
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The type of anesthesia used during rhinoplasty depends on what is being done.
The type of anesthesia used during rhinoplasty depends on what is being done. If is a small change, you may use just local anesthesia. Meaning, you will inject a local anesthetic, that is, you numbing fluid will be injected into the exact local area that you are working on. Sometimes, regional anesthesia can help. That means that you inject a nerve where the region the nerve controls or innervates is numbed from the local numbing anesthesia to numb the region.
When the...
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Anesthesia during Rhinoplasty surgery
Most commonly, I use what is known as “twilight sleep” for Rhinoplasty. This involves closely monitored intravenous sedation, as well as local anesthetic, so that any risks, expense, and potential post operative recovery issues from a general anesthetic are eliminated. However with IV sedation, you are sleepy enough and completely anesthetized, so that no pain is felt during the surgery.
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Type of Anesthesia Used During Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation or general anesthesia, depending on the patient's medical history and the complexity of the procedure. In most instances, rhinoplasty is performed under general anesthesia to allow for the surgeon to best perform his work without making the patient feel uncomfortable.
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Anesthesia for a Rhinoplasty (nose job)
Rhinoplasty procedures are usually performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation. If you are only having the tip of your nose improved it is certainly possible to undergo IV sedation comfortably. However, if a more extensive rhinoplasty is going to be performed such as fracturing of the bone I find that patients are much more comfortable under general anesthesia. Be sure to discuss these options with your surgeon and decide together. As always make sure your surgeon is Board...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
In the past, I have performed many rhinoplasties using local (in which you are fully awake, but numb) or IV sedation (meaning one is mostly aseleep but still may be, to some degree, aware of the procedure). Over the past 10 to 15 years, it's been my experience that most of my patients desire general anesthesia and that is my current preference, although I am always willing to complete the surgery with IV sedation as long as it is the patient's choice.
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Most rhinoplasty procedures that I perform are done in my office operating suites under twilight sedation- where the patient is sleeping but breathing on his/her own- and local anesthesia so nothing is felt, nor is anything remembered. However, in certain circumstances, such as when a medically indicated septoplasty procedure is required, the medical insurance requires the procedure to be performed in the hospital operating room. In other circumstances, such as when only a minor amount of...
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Many options for anesthesia during a rhinoplasty exist
There are many different anesthetic options for someone considering rhinoplasty. This includes local anesthesia, twilight/ IV sedation, or general anesthesia. Each surgeon will have their own preference as to how they prefer their patients to be anesthetized. My personal preference is general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist.
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
It is my humble opinion that general anesthesia should be the anesthetic of choice for the majority of rhinoplasty operations. This allows for a smooth operation without major fluctuations in blood pressure (that can cause bleeding), a pleasant experience for the patient, and the highest level of safety throughout the procedure.
Some smaller cases with less work to be done may be right for local anesthesia with sedation, but I find this to be the minority of cases. In...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is a popular and effective surgery to recontour the shape of your nose. It may be done with different types of anesthesia. If a small amount of adjusting is necessary, it may be done with local sedation. However if a large amount of bone work and fracturing may be involved, you may be more comfortable with a deeper level of sedation or with the general anesthesia.
Regardless, keep in mind that a rhinoplasty can significantly improve or change the look of your face. For this...
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Best Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Most rhinoplasties are performed under 2 types of anesthesia.
Conscious sedation also know as twilight anesthesia offers quicker recovery and less bleeding; however, because the patient's consciousness waxes and wanes through the procedure, you may hear sounds that you may make you uncomfortable or anxious.
General anesthesia has a slightly longer recovery period but you are completely sedated and do not hear any of the sounds in the operating room. Your vitals are...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
The type of anesthesia used varies from surgeon to surgeon. Some surgeons prefer to use intravenous sedation while others prefer general anesthesia. In my experience, most patients do better having general anesthesia. This protects your airway and ensures that you are comfortable during the surgery. Good luck.
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia
The decision for they type of anesthesia to be used in rhinoplasty can depend on patient and surgeon preference. I prefer to do rhinoplasty under general anesthesia. I believe that the patient is safest and most comfortable with this modality. It allows me to be a perfectionist and not worry about when the anesthesia will wear off. If I were to have a rhinoplasty, I would want to be under general anesthetic.
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Rhinoplasty Anesthesia
There are three key factors to determine which level of anesthesia may be appropriate for Rhinoplasty Surgery. First is the patients overall medical condition and experience with procedures. Second is the to determine if the rhinoplasty involves tip or pyramid work and if additional airway surgery on the turbinates is needed. Third is to consider the surgeon's experience with all techniques. 60% of rhinoplasties in our practice are performed under intravenous sedation...
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Nasal surgery and anesthesia
We have successfully used different types of anesthesia over the past 25 years. For a full rhinoplasty our preferred type of anesthesia is a monitored deep IV sedation, usually with Diprovan and Versed. This is administered by a very experienced anesthesiologist using incremental doses of medication. Our patients experience a deep sleep. I believe that anesthesia actually begins the evening before surgery at home with our patients taking Valium that we prescribe and then taking one or...
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Local, twilight or full general anesthetic
There are three choices. Local is possible, but you will hear everything and feel somethings. not really pain but pressure. Twilight is local supplemented with light sedation. this is better but carries more risk. Full general anesthetic is probably the best. Its safer and you feel and hear nothing. Nowadays a full anesthetic recovery is a matter of hours instead of days, as it was in the past.
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Rhinoplasty Anesthesia
Twilight anesthesia with local anesthesia works very well for rhinoplasty surgery. Loose packing is placed in the back of the nose so that any drainage from the surgery will not go down your throat.
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Choices
The surgery can be done either under sedation (MAC) or General Anesthesia (GA). I have done hundereds under both types. It really depends on who is providing the service. In some surgery centers the MAC is very well done in others it is either too deep or too light.
So I would advise you to discuss with your surgeon. Their preference is likely to reflect the success of their anesthesia colleaugeues.
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Anesthesia Preference for Rhinoplasty
I perform a majority of my rhinoplasty procedures and revision rhinoplasty procedures under a general anesthetic. Although many rhinoplasty surgeons perform the procedure under IV sedation, I feel more comfortable with my patients fully asleep. This largely has to do with possible drainage from the nose into the back of the throat while you are lying on the operating table. If this occurs, some patients will start to cough as a reflex and, therefore, disrupt the flow of the operation. There...
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General Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Due to the risk of bleeding in the nasal cavity during Rhinoplasty, I prefer to perform the majority of my Rhinoplasty cases under general anesthesia. This technique stabilizes the airway and helps prevent airway compromise.
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Deep Sedation Offers Best Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
As mentioned, rhinoplasty can be done with local anesthesia only, local with sedation, and general anesthesia (usually with local). In my opinion, deep sedation offers the best outcomes. A surgeon who performs proper local anesthesia will render your nose completely numb. With a numb nose, IV sedation will result in you being 100% unconscious during the entire surgery.
With IV sedation, post surgical nausea is almost unheard of. Beyond the obvious comfort factor, vomitting after...
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General or local with IV sedation common for rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be performed under general anesthetic or with various degrees of sedation. In all cases local anesthetic is used to constrict the blood vessels and prevent the sensation of pain during the surgery. There are pros and cons to each type of anesthesia, which you should discuss with your rhinoplasty surgeon. A rhinoplasty specialist usually uses various types of anesthesia depending on the specifics of the surgical procedure.
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Kind of anesthesia used for rhinoplasty
Most surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, or deep sedation. In a small minority of cases, when only little tip work or nostril narrowing is desired, local anesthesia may be used.
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia
There are three general categories of anasthesia for rhinoplasty:
1) Local anesthesia
2) Twilight / Sedation Anesthesia
3) General anesthesia
The type of anesthesia used will depend upon the amount of work that needs to be done on your nose, your surgeon's preference, the aneshtesiologist preference, and your preference. Anesthesia techniques are extremely safe today. View on the link below for more in depth information about anesthesia for nose job.
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I prefer general anesthesia
I prefer having my patients asleep for rhinoplasty. I think it is safer. The amount of anesthetic given is lower than in many operations because we also use local anethestic directly in the nose. We also take many precautions to try to make sure that our patients do not have nausea and vomiting after surgery. Our patients seem happy to go to sleep for the procedure. We will do some minor revisions in the office with just local anesthetic and some Valium and/or Percocet pre op.
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Choosing anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Nose surgery can be done using three different types of anesthesia. You can have local, local with sedation, and general. Using local you may have moments of feeling pain which will require more injections of local anesthesia. The injections themselves hurt.
Unless you are having a very small procedure I do not recommend purely local anesthesia for rhinoplasty. By adding sedation you will be much more comfortable. You may still have moments of pain but you will not likely remember anything...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Anesthesia for rhinoplasty can vary. I use either deep sedation or general anesthesia for most patients. I think they are more comfortable which then allows me to do the best job that I can.
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Type of Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty Depends on Extent of Surgery
There are two main types of anesthesia that are used when rhinoplasty is performed: (1) general anesthesia, and (2) iv sedation with local anesthetic injection.
The type of anesthesia that is used will vary from surgeon to surgeon and also will depend on the length of your surgery and the extent of work that needs to be done.
Minor nose reshaping is often performed with patients under iv sedation. In this instance, medication to make patients drowsy and to decrease anxiety are given through...
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General anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Most surgeons now adays use general anesthesia because our techniques are much more sophisticated and complex then they used to be and therefore the surgery takes longer now then it used to in the 80's and 90's.
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Rhinoplasty anesthesia
I feel very strongly that nasal surgery should only be done with intravenous sedation and local anesthesia. This is a very safe technique and the patient remembers nothing of the procedure. I have performed over 5000 rhinoplasties and have never once used general (complete) anesthesia. There are several reason why. Among the, patients bleed much more under general anesthesia, making it very difficult for the surgeon to see; and there are rare occasions where general anesthesia has caused a...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Anesthesia for rhinoplasty can be done in many ways. Many doctors use general anesthesia, that is ,the patient is completely asleep and the airway is protected. Sedation anesthesia can also be used where the patient is given sedation after which local anesthesia is injected to give pain relief. Both ways are safe in the right hands. Ask your doctor before you undergo surgery so that you are well informed.
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Rhinoplasty sedation depends on amount of work needed
Rhinoplasty is most commonly performed under intravenous sedation with local anesthesia or under a general anesthetic.
A Rhinoplasty could be performed by the surgeon after simply injecting your nose with a local anesthetic much like a dentist does when filling a cavity. Obviously, the patient is completely awake in this circumstance. However only the most minor of cosmetic adjustments to the nose can be accomplished under a local anesthetic alone.
More often the rhinoplasty requires,...
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Anesthesia for rhinoplasty
Anesthesia options include intravenous sedation, monitored anesthesia care, or general anesthesia. Intravenous sedation and monitored anesthesia care are at one end of the spectrum where patient is awake but calm (iv sedation) to breathing on own but very sedated.
General anesthesia is at the other end where patient needs an endotracheal tube to breathe (ventilate). All are reasonable options and depend on the surgeon's preference and patient's health. We prefer monitored anesthesia...
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Anethesia for rhinoplasty
The options are local (you are fully awake) IV sedation (you are not aware of what is going on but are breathing on your own) and general (you out out and a machine is breathing for you). The specific choice that is best for a patient depends on what surgery is being performed, the patent's health and pain tolerance, the surgeon's experience and the overall cost to the patient.
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Less Rhinoplasty recovery with IV sedation
The majority of my rhinoplasties are with IV sedation. The patient has less bruising, nausea and bleeding as with general anesthesia. General anesthesia may be indicated in very long complicated revision cases. Overall, I would go with your surgeons preference. General anesthesia may be easier for some Docs as this was the manner they were trained.
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Acceptable anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
The level of Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty depends largely on 2 factors: the amount of work needed and the comfort level of the patient.
Most often, Rhinoplasties are peformed under general anesthesia, but short, focused procedures can be done with local anesthesia.
Longer cases are best performed with the enhanced patient comfort afforded by sedation or general anesthesia.
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Rhinoplasty for anesthesia is patient dependent
The type of anesthesia that you choose for rhinoplasty often depends upon your preference. If you do not want to feel anything whatsoever and do not want to see or hear the surgeon who is working on your nose then I would recommend general anesthesia. However, if you fear being put to sleep then intravenous anesthesia or conscious sedation can be used where you are given relaxation and pain medication but can have some awareness of your surroundings and potentially remeber some of the...
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General anesthesia used for rhinoplasty
Unless the work is minor, general anesthesia is advised for a rhinoplasty. The nose has a plethora of pain fibers and anesthestizing with sedation and local, while possible, is extremely painful. Any drainage from the operation can drip onto the larynx and cause dangerous spasm.
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Rhinolasty anesthesia
The type of anesthesia used for rhinoplasty surgery depends on the amount of work that will need to be done and the patients and the doctors preference. For example, if you only want or need your tip worked on, you can have this done under a local anesthesia (numbing the tissues), or you can choose to have IV sedation or a General Anesthesia if you are frightened of experiencing the process. If however you need extnesive internal work performed, you will likely need a General Anesthesia so...
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General Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
General anesthesia is typically used for rhinoplasty. There are some surgeons who might use twilight sleep but there are not too many. General anesthesia is the most comfortable of all and is very safe in healthy individuals.
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
The 2 most common forms of anesthesia used in Rhinoplasty surgery are either Intravenous sedation with local infiltration of the nose AND General Anesthesia both of which require careful monitoring of the patients vital signs (Oxygen in the blood, pulse and blood pressure).
In both forms, the patient will have no feeling nor memory of the surgery. With general anesthesia the anesthetics are administered through the airway and are rapidly reversed once the anesthetic gas is stopped and...
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The choice of anesthesia has to suit your health history as well as the surgeon's comfort
While nasal reshaping, rhinoplasty can be done either under monitored anesthesia c are (IV sedation and supplemented local anesthesia) or general anesthesia (endotracheal intubation +/- local anesthesia), the most optimal choice is the one which will be support your unique health history as well as enable the surgeon to work efficiently and without distraction. I have had elderly patients with traumatic panfacial fractures, including displaced nasal fractures who are scheduled under general...
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Anesthesia used in Rhinoplasty
There are two types that are usually used - general anesthesia and local with IV sedation. Local anesthesia alone may be used for a minor procedure on the nose, but not for rhinoplasty. With general anesthesia, the patient is put completely to sleep with a tube passed through the throat which administers the anesthetic gases and keeps blood from the back of the nose from going into the lungs. With local anesthesia and IV sedation, a drug is given through a vein in your arm or hand which...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Hi,
Most rhinoplasty surgery is performed under deep sedation or general anesthesia. The reason for this is two-fold:
There is always some bleeding that can get into your airway during the surgery, so general anesthesia, where a breathing tube is used, protects your airway.
No one really wants to be awake for this procedure, no because there is pain, but because its just uncomfortable for most to be aware of the procedure.
That being said, some minor procedures can be performed under minor...
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Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty
Local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general inhalation anesthesia may be used during rhinoplasty surgery. Don't be influenced by marketing terms. In most cases, IV sedation is a form of general anesthesia. Working with The Medical Board of California, I was one of a group of physicians asked to help define " general anesthesia". Accepting the recommendation of the commitee, the Board said it was the administration of drugs that take away the patient's life-preserving reflexes....
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Rhinoplasty can be performed using either IV sedation or...
Rhinoplasty can be performed using either IV sedation or general anesthesia.
I prefer using IV sedation anesthesia because it is safer than a general anesthetic, does not require putting a breathing tube in the throat, and has a quicker recovery.
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Anesthesia for Rhinopalsty
Rhinoplasty is best preformed while the patient is comfortable, not moving, experiencing no pain. Although many of these operations are now preformed under general anesthesia, an experienced and conservative anesthesiologist will be able to keep the patient feeling comfortable with sedation anesthesia provided through intravenous access.
At Lasky Clinic in Beverly Hills, almost all of our rhinoplasty procedures are preformed with local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. I have found...
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