I am looking for doctors that can do my breast augmentation procedure under local anesthesia. I will like to awake during the procedure because I am worried that I will react to general anesthesia. I have a brother that died of cardiac arrest just to find out he might have had a history of heart arrhythmia even though none of his 2 year check ups found it. I don't want to take any chances so does being under local anesthesia reduce my risk of reacting to anesthesia?
June 23, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia Death Hello,I am so sorry to hear about your brother, but his sudden death does not portend to your risks of general anesthesia. Most reputable plastic surgeons that are certified by the ABPS and are members of the ASAPS operate in surgery centers that are accredited by organizations that ensure strict adherence to patient safety, including proper pre-operative medical clearance of all patients. You should have a thorough conversation with your surgeons you consult with to discuss in more detail the risks of anesthesia. In general if you are in good health, you are safer under general anesthesia than you are driving in a motor vehicle. Best of luck!
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June 23, 2015
Answer: Anesthesia Death Hello,I am so sorry to hear about your brother, but his sudden death does not portend to your risks of general anesthesia. Most reputable plastic surgeons that are certified by the ABPS and are members of the ASAPS operate in surgery centers that are accredited by organizations that ensure strict adherence to patient safety, including proper pre-operative medical clearance of all patients. You should have a thorough conversation with your surgeons you consult with to discuss in more detail the risks of anesthesia. In general if you are in good health, you are safer under general anesthesia than you are driving in a motor vehicle. Best of luck!
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June 23, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation procedure under local anesthesia? As you can see from the previous answers, there's more than one anesthesia way besides general for breast augmentation. I agree, I would not do this procedure purely under local anesthesia. This might require lots of local (with maximum absorption and serum peak level when you are home). Too much local anesthesia can lead to seizures and even death. I prefer to do my augmentations with intravenous sedation (conscious sedation) and local; you do not have a tube down your throat, breath on your own, have your protective gag reflex, but not feel any pain or discomfort. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation to discuss your concerns. Good luck.
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June 23, 2015
Answer: Breast augmentation procedure under local anesthesia? As you can see from the previous answers, there's more than one anesthesia way besides general for breast augmentation. I agree, I would not do this procedure purely under local anesthesia. This might require lots of local (with maximum absorption and serum peak level when you are home). Too much local anesthesia can lead to seizures and even death. I prefer to do my augmentations with intravenous sedation (conscious sedation) and local; you do not have a tube down your throat, breath on your own, have your protective gag reflex, but not feel any pain or discomfort. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation/evaluation to discuss your concerns. Good luck.
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