How long does it take to wake up from general anesthesia after a BA?

Most people wake up in a matter of minutes, and spend less than an hour in the recovery room, but some take longer.

Breast Augmentation can be performed either under general anesthesia or under local with sedation. Each has its own advantages. When I began private practice 20 plus years ago, I exclusively used general anesthesia. As I have matured, I realized the preference  for local with IV sedation, in appropriately selected patients.. Both provide complete amnesia (lack of memory, and sensation during surgery). Both are safe when administered by trained professionals.  But local with sedation seems to have less post op nausea (because the patient is not given inhalation gases that cause nausea), no sore throats (because the patient isn't paralyzed on the ventilator),  less costs, and quicker recovery. The patients generally are ready to leave the facility in ~20 mins from the time they enter the recovery room.

Most surgeons will use general anesthesia.  As you can see from the responses, it's not the only way.  I've found that doing the surgery with sedation and local anesthesia leaves you feeling better after surgery with less pain and a faster recovery.  Look in to it, but ultimately you need to find a good surgeon!  Good luck.

Anesthesia for BA can be done many ways. We use IV sedation and regional anesthesia because it is very safe, effective and less expensive. My anesthetist and I have been working together for 20 years and she is very experienced and good at this technique. General anesthesia is fine but produces more of a "hangover" because more drugs are used and is more expensive. If you have inexperienced anesthesia with IV regional, go with the general for safety reasons. good luck. 

Thank you for your question.I perform my surgeries in an out patient surgery center, and under general anesthesia only. I use Board Certified Anesthesiologists who monitor my patients from start to end so as to provide the safest environment for my patients. One of their responsibilities is careful titration of the agents used;  the goal is that patients start "waking up"  within a few minutes after the surgery is complete and are monitored in the recovery room for about an hour prior to being discharged. I hope this helps.

Thank
you for the question.  Since breast augmentation is not a very long surgery, anesthesiologists give only a minimal amount so patients should be able to wake up around 30 minutes after surgery but a patients do still have to stay in the recovery room for about an hour or until the doctors see fit that they are awake and ready for travel back home. Best of luck.
Dr. Michael Omidi.





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Hi bdubbbsThank you for your question.  Most breast augmentations take 1 hour and then recovery can be 1-2 hrs depending on the patient.  Most people will wake up in recovery in about 5 minutes.  You are usually monitored and discharged when you are a little more awake and your vitals stable.  It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Best of luck

For a brief procedure like a breast augmentation, your anesthesiologist will typically use short acting agents that wear off promptly, as in minutes. Most patients will remain in some type of recovery room for 30 to 90 minutes before being discharged to home. Although most seem awake and alert, you will not be permitted to drive yourself home, nor should you drive until the following day.All the best. 

Newer anesthetics wear off rapidly.  After the dressings are applied, the patient has their eyes open within minutes and may answer a question.  However, full recovery is in stages patients need the recovery room for another two hours or so.

Thanks for your question. An average BA surgery takes around 1 hour of actual operating time. Then, you move to the recovery room for about 1.5 hours until you are "awake" enough to go home with a family member or friend. It's generally recommended that someone stay with you that first night. People report feeling a little "groggy" for up to 3 weeks from general anesthesia. Best wishes.