Doctors that perform rhinoplasty with twilight sedation or local anesthesia?

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Ok so I want rhinoplasty and have wanted it forever.. I am terrified by the thought of general anesthesia. I booked a rhinoplasty once before and the doctor actually cancelled due to family related issues and I was a little relieved... but I'm just unhappy because I want to do it so bad if anyone knows a doctor that does it and how much is too much work on the nose to have twilight sedation or local because my nose isn't terrible but I have a bump and a bulbous tip.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

I am not an advocate of twilight anesthesia for Rhinoplasty. Safety is the first priority. Next is- comfort for the patient. Both of these are- required in order for th eDoctor to perform his surgery and get the best result. If you are uncomfortable during the procedure- you will then be converted to General Anesthesia

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

I use twilight sedation for 99% of my rhinoplasties, like the rhinoplasty pictured in the short video above. Pleasant recovery.

I usually make a morph when I'm answering questions like this, to show the changes that are possible for your nose with a rhinoplasty, but you didn't post any photos. See the "Web reference" link, just below my post. At the *very* bottom of that page is a link to instructions on taking photos that are most useful for online consultations like this.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

A Rhinoplasty procedure involves placement of injections in the entire nose to make the nose  numb prior to bone and cartilage work.  The nasal bones need to be broken after  the bony and cartilaginous dorsal hump is removed.  Patient's simply cannot tolerate the amount of pain  involved with the injections along with the cartilage and bone work  being performed.  Trying to perform a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia is a very bad idea.  In our practice, we perform all rhinoplasty procedures under general anesthesia by a board certified physician anesthesiologist for patient safety and comfort.  The procedure is also performed  in a licensed and certified outpatient surgery center, not in the clinic or doctor's office.  Controlling patient's  airway is also critically important when performing a rhinoplasty procedure, since there can be bleeding going down the back of the throat.

Richard Sadove, MD · Answer

Great question. It is very important.When we have a fear (terrified) that is potentially against what is in our best interest, we call it a pathological fear.The greatest risk from nasal surgery under twilight sedation is even a small amount of blood dripping back down on the vocal cords causing spasm or coughing, followed by a vicious life-threatening downward spiral of events.A general anesthetic with a tube protects you from such a potential disaster. Personally, I would never have nasal surgery for myself or a member of my family under "twilight" IV sedation. The risk may be small but huge to the people who fall into the percentage. Safety first.  I suggest that you speak with a board certified anesthesiologist, with no ax to grind, about what is the safest option.Good luck

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sounds like you are a nervous, anxious patient therefor I would ONLY recited local + general anesthesia combination fir your rhinoplasty. Why would you want to hear the cutting and bones breaking?

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