Local Anesthesia Toxicity?

Facelift under local anesthesia is a safe procedure; however, your surgeon should carefully monitor the amount of local anesthesia used. Your vital signs should also be monitored during the procedure. If done properly, it is a safe way to undergo this procedure without the risk of general anesthesia.

Hello,

Thank you for your question regarding the safety of having a facelift and neck lift under local anaesthesia with a small amount of oral sedation.

Safety Considerations:

Facelift and neck lift surgeries can vary significantly in their extent and complexity. Here are some important points to consider:

1. Limited Interventions: Under local anaesthesia, it is usually possible to perform more limited procedures. These can still produce adequate results, depending on the specific characteristics and needs of the patient. For example, a mini-facelift or a less invasive neck lift might be suitable.
2. Complexity of Deep Plane Procedures: A deep plane neck lift, which involves accessing deeper layers of tissue and muscle, is more complex and typically requires a higher level of anaesthesia. Performing this procedure under local anaesthesia with mild sedation is unlikely to be successful due to the difficulty in accessing deeper planes and the increased risk of complications.

Recommendation:

For more extensive procedures, such as a deep plane facelift or neck lift, it is generally recommended to use general anaesthesia or a higher level of sedation to ensure both safety and optimal results. However, for less invasive or more limited interventions, local anaesthesia with mild sedation can be a safe and effective option.

Hello! Thank you for your question.
As far as I can understand from your question I recommend that you have all surgical operations under general anesthesia, both psychologically and the right thing is to have this surgery under general anesthesia.
It would be better face to face consultation.
Best Regards!