Hello. I thinking to do my breast implants removal without replacement of a new implants next year with lift. I have done three surgeries before in 2019/2022 under general anaesthesia. However, surgeons told me it will be perform under local anaesthesia which I've never tried before. I am Constantly worrying about death during the surgery next year. It been 2years now I am worried about death/coma or won't wake up. I am very worried something will go wrong.Which anaesthesia is safe? I smoke too
May 6, 2023
Answer: Breast implant removal and lift Dear TokiyoC, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, implant removal can be done under local anesthesia but general anesthesia is a better option for lift. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 6, 2023
Answer: Breast implant removal and lift Dear TokiyoC, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, implant removal can be done under local anesthesia but general anesthesia is a better option for lift. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia If you are wanting implant removal with a lift you will need to consider general anesthesia. This is for your comfort and safety. You will need to be nicotine free several weeks prior to surgery as well as during your recovery. Nicotine can negatively impact your healing. I encourage you to discuss your concerns about anesthesia risk with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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April 24, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia If you are wanting implant removal with a lift you will need to consider general anesthesia. This is for your comfort and safety. You will need to be nicotine free several weeks prior to surgery as well as during your recovery. Nicotine can negatively impact your healing. I encourage you to discuss your concerns about anesthesia risk with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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April 19, 2023
Answer: General Anesthesia Dear TokiyoC, I prefer using general anesthesia with my patients. It is very safe with a board certified anesthesiologist at your head and the technology today picks up the slightest changes in blood pressure etc. even before a human would. Statistically about 6 persons a day die from general anesthesia, 106 people a day die from car accidents and 1300 people a day die from smoking. I would be more afraid of the smoking.
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April 19, 2023
Answer: General Anesthesia Dear TokiyoC, I prefer using general anesthesia with my patients. It is very safe with a board certified anesthesiologist at your head and the technology today picks up the slightest changes in blood pressure etc. even before a human would. Statistically about 6 persons a day die from general anesthesia, 106 people a day die from car accidents and 1300 people a day die from smoking. I would be more afraid of the smoking.
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