I'm 5'10 with size G breasts and I'm 33. Never had kids and don't want kids. I'm meeting with a surgeon in a couple of days about a breast reduction. I've been putting this off for a long time because I'm terrified to be put to sleep as I have never had any surgeries or even spent the night in a hospital. My question is what is the likely hood of someone either, waking up during surgery or not waking up at all after its done?
January 20, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction; what is the likely hood of someone either, waking up during surgery or not waking up at all after its done? Your concerns about undergoing surgery/anesthesia are understandable and very common. Assuming you have chosen your plastic surgeon carefully and he/she works with well experienced anesthesia providers in a fully accredited surgery center the chances of you having a anesthesia related complication are very small. Of course, your past medical and surgical history should be carefully evaluated as well. Based on your question and the ( almost palpable) anxiety, I think that you will be best off spending a lot of time with your plastic surgeon discussing your specific concerns. You should be aware that, generally speaking, patients who are relatively calm prior to surgery tend to do well afterwards as well.Also, as you go through this process, it may be helpful to you to remember that breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction; what is the likely hood of someone either, waking up during surgery or not waking up at all after its done? Your concerns about undergoing surgery/anesthesia are understandable and very common. Assuming you have chosen your plastic surgeon carefully and he/she works with well experienced anesthesia providers in a fully accredited surgery center the chances of you having a anesthesia related complication are very small. Of course, your past medical and surgical history should be carefully evaluated as well. Based on your question and the ( almost palpable) anxiety, I think that you will be best off spending a lot of time with your plastic surgeon discussing your specific concerns. You should be aware that, generally speaking, patients who are relatively calm prior to surgery tend to do well afterwards as well.Also, as you go through this process, it may be helpful to you to remember that breast reduction surgery tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Going to sleep for breast reduction surgery Your concerns are valid and commonly asked. The fact is, that the chance of death with anesthesia or "waking up" during the procedure is extremely UNCOMMON. I was told by a board certified anesthesiologist once that the chance of death or waking up during surgery are less than you crossing the street ( not a busy one) and getting hit by a car. It is not common at all. Having said that, it important that you see a board certified plastic surgeon who works with board certified anesthesiologists who perform the procedures in a hospital or an accredited surgical center. Your plastic surgeon should be able to answer all of your questions relative to the operation and put you at ease. Breast reduction surgery is certainly one of the operations that plastic surgeons perform that have the highest patient satisfaction. Typically, patients go home the same day, so you will not have to spend a night in the hospital.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula
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January 20, 2016
Answer: Going to sleep for breast reduction surgery Your concerns are valid and commonly asked. The fact is, that the chance of death with anesthesia or "waking up" during the procedure is extremely UNCOMMON. I was told by a board certified anesthesiologist once that the chance of death or waking up during surgery are less than you crossing the street ( not a busy one) and getting hit by a car. It is not common at all. Having said that, it important that you see a board certified plastic surgeon who works with board certified anesthesiologists who perform the procedures in a hospital or an accredited surgical center. Your plastic surgeon should be able to answer all of your questions relative to the operation and put you at ease. Breast reduction surgery is certainly one of the operations that plastic surgeons perform that have the highest patient satisfaction. Typically, patients go home the same day, so you will not have to spend a night in the hospital.Best wishes,Dr. Ravi Somayazula
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