I hear that blepharoplasty is done with local anesthesia does this mean you are awake?
Answer: Awake during surgery Yes, it is possible to have the surgery performed while you’re awake. I usually perform the procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia and intravenous sedation for added comfort.
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Answer: Awake during surgery Yes, it is possible to have the surgery performed while you’re awake. I usually perform the procedure under general anesthesia or local anesthesia and intravenous sedation for added comfort.
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Awake During Eyelid Surgery?
Blepharoplasty surgery can either be done under local, IV conscious sedation, or with general anesthesia; but local anesthesia is a very common way of doing it. This means that the patient will be awake throughout the procedure.
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June 6, 2016
Answer: Awake During Eyelid Surgery?
Blepharoplasty surgery can either be done under local, IV conscious sedation, or with general anesthesia; but local anesthesia is a very common way of doing it. This means that the patient will be awake throughout the procedure.
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April 13, 2011
Answer: Are You Awake During Blepharoplasty Surgery?
Blepharoplasty surgery can be done however you like.
My primary concerns are my patient's comfort and getting them the best possible result.
I prefer to do blepharoplasty with IV sedation, which is given by an anesthesiologist. Local anesthetic or freezing is then injected under the skin using a very fine needle.
Because the patient is responsive, I can have him or her open and close their eyes to help me judge what I need to do.
This is a very comfortable way to undergo the surgery. Patients remember very little, are quickly alert once the procedure has ended, and can get on their way without the drowsiness and nausea of a general anesthetic.
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April 13, 2011
Answer: Are You Awake During Blepharoplasty Surgery?
Blepharoplasty surgery can be done however you like.
My primary concerns are my patient's comfort and getting them the best possible result.
I prefer to do blepharoplasty with IV sedation, which is given by an anesthesiologist. Local anesthetic or freezing is then injected under the skin using a very fine needle.
Because the patient is responsive, I can have him or her open and close their eyes to help me judge what I need to do.
This is a very comfortable way to undergo the surgery. Patients remember very little, are quickly alert once the procedure has ended, and can get on their way without the drowsiness and nausea of a general anesthetic.
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Answer: Choose to Be Awake or Asleep for Eyelid Surgery I usually perform blepharoplasty using local anesthesia and an oral medications to relax patients. General anesthesia is still an option, though it may prolong the recovery time. Blepharoplasty helps rejuvenate your look by lifting and tightening lids and respositioning fat. You should look better rested and more alert, but natural. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Choose to Be Awake or Asleep for Eyelid Surgery I usually perform blepharoplasty using local anesthesia and an oral medications to relax patients. General anesthesia is still an option, though it may prolong the recovery time. Blepharoplasty helps rejuvenate your look by lifting and tightening lids and respositioning fat. You should look better rested and more alert, but natural. I hope this helps.
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December 12, 2018
Answer: Awake or Asleep for Eyelid Lift
Blepharoplasty or an Eyelid Lift, both upper and lower can be performed awake or asleep depending upon your comfort and the comfort of your surgeon. Local anesthesia combined with topical and oral medication to decrease pain and increase relaxation, can provide a comfortable experience for patients who want to avoid going completely asleep with anesthesia. I routinely perform these procedures in this way; "local with oral sedation". Alternatively, if a patient is extremely anxious or nervous about the procedure, it can be done with intravenous sedation or twilight anesthesia under the care of an anesthesiologist. This is akin to the kind of anesthesia you get for colonoscopy. In some medical circumstances, like asthma, reflux or obesity, general anesthesia may be the preferred method of anesthesia for these surgeries.
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December 12, 2018
Answer: Awake or Asleep for Eyelid Lift
Blepharoplasty or an Eyelid Lift, both upper and lower can be performed awake or asleep depending upon your comfort and the comfort of your surgeon. Local anesthesia combined with topical and oral medication to decrease pain and increase relaxation, can provide a comfortable experience for patients who want to avoid going completely asleep with anesthesia. I routinely perform these procedures in this way; "local with oral sedation". Alternatively, if a patient is extremely anxious or nervous about the procedure, it can be done with intravenous sedation or twilight anesthesia under the care of an anesthesiologist. This is akin to the kind of anesthesia you get for colonoscopy. In some medical circumstances, like asthma, reflux or obesity, general anesthesia may be the preferred method of anesthesia for these surgeries.
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