I am having surgery soon and my doctor recommended going under general anesthesia since my insurance is covering procedure and I might be a little nervous. I've been under once before for a different surgery but it makes me nervous....is general anesthesia overkill for such a procedure?
Answer: You should not need general anesthesia for a ptosis repair. It can be done with either local or local sedation. Depending on the procedure performed, the surgeon may want you to open your eyes to check the lid height. Putting the anesthetic into the eyelid can burn a little but after that you should have no pain.
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Answer: You should not need general anesthesia for a ptosis repair. It can be done with either local or local sedation. Depending on the procedure performed, the surgeon may want you to open your eyes to check the lid height. Putting the anesthetic into the eyelid can burn a little but after that you should have no pain.
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January 28, 2014
Answer: I would go further than Dr. Taban. Any surgeon who would recommend that ptosis surgery be performed under general anesthesia, with the exception of very rare situations for adults, does not know what they are doing. It is critical to be able to have the patient cooperate during the actual surgery with the opening and closing of the eyelids. The surgery is actually adjusted based on this movement. This can only be done on an awake patient. Intravenous sedation is very good for this and profoundly reduces anxiety. You may not even remember the surgery. However under general anesthesia, there is no cooperation. Surgery cannot be accurately performed. If this is what your potential surgeon has recommended, I am sorry, you are in the wrong office. In the Bay Area, consider seeing Drs. Rona Silkiss or Stuart Seiff for oculoplastic surgery. Both are very experienced and highly regarded .You don't want ptosis surgery performed under general anesthesia!
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January 28, 2014
Answer: I would go further than Dr. Taban. Any surgeon who would recommend that ptosis surgery be performed under general anesthesia, with the exception of very rare situations for adults, does not know what they are doing. It is critical to be able to have the patient cooperate during the actual surgery with the opening and closing of the eyelids. The surgery is actually adjusted based on this movement. This can only be done on an awake patient. Intravenous sedation is very good for this and profoundly reduces anxiety. You may not even remember the surgery. However under general anesthesia, there is no cooperation. Surgery cannot be accurately performed. If this is what your potential surgeon has recommended, I am sorry, you are in the wrong office. In the Bay Area, consider seeing Drs. Rona Silkiss or Stuart Seiff for oculoplastic surgery. Both are very experienced and highly regarded .You don't want ptosis surgery performed under general anesthesia!
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January 28, 2014
Answer: Is it advisable to undergo bilateral ptosis surgery under general anesthesia? Anxiety can be well controlled with IV sedation in the operating room. The biggest issue with general anesthesia during ptosis repair is the inability for you to voluntarily open and close your eyes to ensure the best possible result for you. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 28, 2014
Answer: Is it advisable to undergo bilateral ptosis surgery under general anesthesia? Anxiety can be well controlled with IV sedation in the operating room. The biggest issue with general anesthesia during ptosis repair is the inability for you to voluntarily open and close your eyes to ensure the best possible result for you. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon
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January 28, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia type for eyelid ptosis surgery 99% of eyelid ptosis procedures are done under local anesthesia (with or without sedation) since the best result can be achieved when the patient opens/closes his/her eyes during the procedures for optimal eyelid lift. The patient is comfortable and numb during the procedure. The only cases that are done under general anesthesia are uncooperative patients, such as kids. So general anesthesia is overkill for such procedure. See an oculoplastic surgeon.
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January 28, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia type for eyelid ptosis surgery 99% of eyelid ptosis procedures are done under local anesthesia (with or without sedation) since the best result can be achieved when the patient opens/closes his/her eyes during the procedures for optimal eyelid lift. The patient is comfortable and numb during the procedure. The only cases that are done under general anesthesia are uncooperative patients, such as kids. So general anesthesia is overkill for such procedure. See an oculoplastic surgeon.
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January 28, 2014
Answer: General anesthesia concerns. General anesthesia is very safe. Improved medications, monitoring and techniques have made it safer than driving your car. Especially here in San Francisco!If you are healthy, without major medical problems, your risk is minimal and comparable to a deep sedative.My suggestions is to discuss your options and concerns with the anesthesiologist before your surgery. It will put you at ease and allow you to make better decisions about your care.Best of luck.
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January 28, 2014
Answer: General anesthesia concerns. General anesthesia is very safe. Improved medications, monitoring and techniques have made it safer than driving your car. Especially here in San Francisco!If you are healthy, without major medical problems, your risk is minimal and comparable to a deep sedative.My suggestions is to discuss your options and concerns with the anesthesiologist before your surgery. It will put you at ease and allow you to make better decisions about your care.Best of luck.
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