My husband is very good about my getting fillers and botox but is extremely against getting any plastic surgery done with anesthesia. I am 52 years old
Answer: Is it possible or advisable to have a facelift or neck lift without using general anesthesia? Not only it is possible to do a face or neck lift without general anesthesia, but in my opinion it is most advisable. I have done hundreds of facelift, neck lifts, eyelid surgery and brow lifts under local anesthesia with moderate sedation. Over 95 % of my facial procedures are done using local anesthesia and sedation given to my patients by a qualified nurse under my direction and without using an anesthesiologist. If the patient wants deeper sedation we offer the use of board certified anesthesiologists. I almost never use general anesthesia for a facial procedure. The advanced knowledge of anatomy of the face and the path of the sensory nerves allow me to provide anesthesia just like the dentists do with minimal discomfort. I believe there is no reason why the patient should undergo a five hour operation which is the time required to do the face and the eyes, under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is safer, more convenient and the results are better. The results are better because the patient can cooperate during the surgery. For example I ask my patients to open their eyes and mouth when I remove excess skin from the lower eyelids. I do this to make sure that there is no over excision of skin. This is a safety measure which can't be done under general anesthesia. There is also less incidence of nausea and vomiting which reduces the bruising and speeds the recovery. It is also less expensive.
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Answer: Is it possible or advisable to have a facelift or neck lift without using general anesthesia? Not only it is possible to do a face or neck lift without general anesthesia, but in my opinion it is most advisable. I have done hundreds of facelift, neck lifts, eyelid surgery and brow lifts under local anesthesia with moderate sedation. Over 95 % of my facial procedures are done using local anesthesia and sedation given to my patients by a qualified nurse under my direction and without using an anesthesiologist. If the patient wants deeper sedation we offer the use of board certified anesthesiologists. I almost never use general anesthesia for a facial procedure. The advanced knowledge of anatomy of the face and the path of the sensory nerves allow me to provide anesthesia just like the dentists do with minimal discomfort. I believe there is no reason why the patient should undergo a five hour operation which is the time required to do the face and the eyes, under general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is safer, more convenient and the results are better. The results are better because the patient can cooperate during the surgery. For example I ask my patients to open their eyes and mouth when I remove excess skin from the lower eyelids. I do this to make sure that there is no over excision of skin. This is a safety measure which can't be done under general anesthesia. There is also less incidence of nausea and vomiting which reduces the bruising and speeds the recovery. It is also less expensive.
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Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. Laser-assisted weekend necklift is a same day outpatient procedure that is performed in the office. There are many procedures that can be performed under twilight sedation, local anesthetic or even just a topical numbing agent, depending on the procedure. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Neck Lift Thank you for your question. Laser-assisted weekend necklift is a same day outpatient procedure that is performed in the office. There are many procedures that can be performed under twilight sedation, local anesthetic or even just a topical numbing agent, depending on the procedure. I suggest that you move forward and consult with a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Necklift Yes it is possible, but you should ask yourself, "is a neck lift the best procedure in my case?"
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August 25, 2017
Answer: Necklift Yes it is possible, but you should ask yourself, "is a neck lift the best procedure in my case?"
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Neck Lift Without Anesthesia Dear ShannyBannany,Thank you for your question. It is certainly possible to get a Neckift without General Anesthesia. If you wanted to have it done without General Anesthisia, you can do it with just Local Anesthesia if you are okay with the injections, or your could consider sedation.Good luck, and please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!Sincerely,Dr. P Daniel Ward
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August 24, 2017
Answer: Neck Lift Without Anesthesia Dear ShannyBannany,Thank you for your question. It is certainly possible to get a Neckift without General Anesthesia. If you wanted to have it done without General Anesthisia, you can do it with just Local Anesthesia if you are okay with the injections, or your could consider sedation.Good luck, and please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns!Sincerely,Dr. P Daniel Ward
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Possible to Get Neck Lift Without General Anesthesia? Neck Lift Can Be Done With Local Anesthesia I almost always perform neck lifts with platysmaplasty using local anesthesia. This makes the surgery less traumatic for the patient and also speeds recovery time. I do recommend that you have the platysma muscle tightened as well as excess skin tightened and removed. I hope this helps.
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August 22, 2017
Answer: Possible to Get Neck Lift Without General Anesthesia? Neck Lift Can Be Done With Local Anesthesia I almost always perform neck lifts with platysmaplasty using local anesthesia. This makes the surgery less traumatic for the patient and also speeds recovery time. I do recommend that you have the platysma muscle tightened as well as excess skin tightened and removed. I hope this helps.
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Concept Face and Neck Lift under local anaesthetic Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated. The Concept Facelift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days.
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August 16, 2017
Answer: Concept Face and Neck Lift under local anaesthetic Most of my patients want a facelift however do not want the downtime associated. The Concept Facelift is the procedure I perform, which combines the latest surgical techniques with the use of local anaesthetic to dramatically reduce the risks associated with traditional facelifts, while significantly reducing the bruising and downtime of your recovery, from months to a matter of days.
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