I'm getting breast implant and I'm scared to die and I have children. Is it normal to feel this way?

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I'm finally getting my breast done. It's a dream come true for me but... I'm so scared I might die and I have children. Im scared to be put to sleep. I have so many what if's! Is this normal? I've always wanted breast implants. I breastfed and my breast are flat. I want to be happy about my body.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

This is completely normal. Although elective surgery in healthy patients is incredibly safe these days it is still very common to be worried about these things before a procedure, especially when you have people that depend on you. Talk to your anesthesiologist before you go to sleep and they should be able to reassure you about the safety of a general anaesthetic in 2015. Hope that helps!

Marshall T. Partington, MD, FACS · Answer

All surgery(and life!) carries some risk.  Anesthesia risk, although low, is even lower with conscious  sedation (twilight). Ask if this is an option.

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

This is very normal to feel anxiousness before you have anesthesia.  It is called the fear of the unknown.  Make sure you talk to your anesthesiologist before your procedure to alleviate some of the concerns of anesthesia.  I would be concerned if you were not scared of general anesthesia.  That is why you want to make sure that you are being operated in a fully accredited surgery center by a board certified anesthesiologist with lots of experience under his belt. Your risk is minimized see what my anesthesiologist has to say about it Good luck

William Andrade, MD · Answer

Hello,  it is quite common for people to be concerned about being put to sleep for any operation.  On the date of the procedure it is customary to meet the entire team including the anesthetist who is providing your general anesthetic, and for you to have an opportunity to understand the process of putting you to sleep and waking you back up.  Hopefully this will help to make you more comfortable with the procedure.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Hello!  Thank you for your question!  It is a very safe procedure with minimal risk from anesthesia. It is common for patients to experience thoughts such as yours, especially as the date approaches. Anxiety is normal, but I hope to reassure you the safety of surgical procedures and anesthesia. I encourage you to discuss your feelings with your surgeon prior to your procedure for additional assurance.  Certainly ensure the qualifications and regulations of your surgeon, anesthesia, and facility.  Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

Everyone has some anxiety before surgery. I's normal. The best thing to do before surgery is to make sure that it is being performed under the best conditions, by the best people. Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery is the best reassurance of quality and safety. Make sure that the facility is accredited by a recognized governing body (there are several). Discuss your fears with your surgeon. They may help to calm you. You're not the first patient to express fears. Once you are sure that all is as good as it can be, proceed with confidence.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your post. It is perfectly normal to feel this type of anxiety before most operations. With breast surgery, the safety is extremely high, but my patients are still very anxious. You should let your plastic surgeon know about these feelings so they can be addressed and you will feel reassured. If you're not under the care of a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, then you should seek one for your operation.

Mark Deutsch, MD, FACS · Answer

It is normal to be afraid of being put to sleep for surgery and if you were not a little afraid we would all be concerned. The truth is that if you are a healthy person and you are being put to sleep by a board certified anesthesiologist at a credentialed facility then you have a better chance of dying from the drive to the hospital. You should discuss your concerns with your surgeon and an anesthesia interview can be arranged prior to surgery. Good luck with your surgery!

David Finkle, MD · Answer

The incidence of a healthy patient dying during an anesthetic is very low, 1 in 1-2 million.  It is more dangerous to drive a car than it is to have surgery, yet we drive our cars every day.  More people die from lightening strikes per year than anesthesia deaths, so it is very safe.However, you can be a smart shopper and make sure your plastic surgeon, the facility and anesthesia personal are board certified and nationally accredited.  You can easily do this on line and be point blank and ask your plastic surgeon these specific questions.  If she/he cannot provide adequate answers, then it is time to look else where.  I am happy when asked these questions, it means my patients care as much as I do about their safety.Good Luck!

I'm getting breast implant and I'm scared to die and I have children. Is it normal to feel this way?

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