I require skin remove from where the outer sides (where the nostril meets the cheek) and also the base/sill. Will this be painful under local anesthesia? i also understand this requires a very meticulous approach to get right; will this be more difficult with me awake.
April 11, 2013
Answer: Alar Base Reduction
Alar base reduction is commonly performed under local anesthesia. You should expect to have minimal discomfort with the injection of the actual numbing anesthetic at the beginning. After this, there shouldn't be much, if any, pain through the rest of the procedure. It is important to have this discussion with your surgeon prior to the procedure to determine if local anesthesia is right for you. Sometimes patients who are extremely nervous choose to have more than just local anesthesia for their procedure.
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April 11, 2013
Answer: Alar Base Reduction
Alar base reduction is commonly performed under local anesthesia. You should expect to have minimal discomfort with the injection of the actual numbing anesthetic at the beginning. After this, there shouldn't be much, if any, pain through the rest of the procedure. It is important to have this discussion with your surgeon prior to the procedure to determine if local anesthesia is right for you. Sometimes patients who are extremely nervous choose to have more than just local anesthesia for their procedure.
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