Could my anxiety post op be a reaction to the type of anesthetic used?

Anxiety after plastic surgery is not common but certainly does occasionally happen.  It is often difficult to tell who will experience this- I have seen very confident patients have postoperative anxiety issues and some patients who are very anxious before surgery sail through without a problem.  The good news is that even the most anxious patients I have seen have ended up fine and happy with their surgery and results.  

Anti-anxiety medications are very helpful, and sometimes a visit or two with a therapist can be a tremendous aid in alleviating stress.  At this point in your recovery, this is the recommendation I would make.

This can occur to some people after surgery, especially after a facelift. I see  you have tried medication and this has helped. perhaps you should try other things. Have you tried working out to get your mind off it? Also, you should begin to socialize and do other activities to free you mind..get well soon.

Sorry to hear about the anxiety you are experiencing following your procedure. Your anxiety is not likely the result of any anesthetic. I would recommend an evaluation by a board certified psychiatrist to determine the cause of your anxiety, as it should not persist following your initial recovery period. In general, a little bit of anxiousness is not uncommon before and after surgery. For anxiety, I typically give patients one of the following prior to surgery:

1) Valium
2) Xanax

In my practice, I have not seen prolonged anxiety following the patient’s recovery. But not to worry, it is something that can be treated and should improve over time. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.