I had a consultation at Asia Cosmetic Hospital (in Thailand) for Buccal Fat Removal with Dr. Tanongsak Panyawirunroj. I was told that I would have general anesthesia for the procedure, however I've read a lot on the internet that it is done under local anesthesia. Does it matter? Are there positive or negatives for having local or general anesthesia? Would it affect healing time?
February 11, 2020
Answer: Anesthesia for Buccal Fat Pad Removal Buccal fat removal can be done using local or general anesthesia. I perform nearly all of mine with local, as this does reduce some of the risks associated with the procedure. The type of anesthesia used will not impact your healing, however. If you are uncomfortable with having general, discuss your concerns with your surgeon to determine whether local might be an option for you.
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February 11, 2020
Answer: Anesthesia for Buccal Fat Pad Removal Buccal fat removal can be done using local or general anesthesia. I perform nearly all of mine with local, as this does reduce some of the risks associated with the procedure. The type of anesthesia used will not impact your healing, however. If you are uncomfortable with having general, discuss your concerns with your surgeon to determine whether local might be an option for you.
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February 8, 2020
Answer: The type of anesthesia The type of anesthesia used during a buccal fat removal procedure will not affect the healing time. It is possible for this procedure to be easily completed under local anesthesia. When this is possible, this can be more preferable, as local anesthesia will be less invasive than a general one.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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February 8, 2020
Answer: The type of anesthesia The type of anesthesia used during a buccal fat removal procedure will not affect the healing time. It is possible for this procedure to be easily completed under local anesthesia. When this is possible, this can be more preferable, as local anesthesia will be less invasive than a general one.Hope this helps,Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, MD FEBOPRASEuropean and Turkish Board Certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeonIstanbul, Turkey
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