I am having a chin implant with no other procedures. The surgeon gave me the option to do in his office with a local anesthesia or go to a surgery center and be knocked out. Are there any pros/cons to either scenario other than price? More swelling? More pain afterwards? I understand everyones pain tolerance is different but is it unbearable to do while awake?
Answer: Chin Implant Local or General Anesthesia?
This is a great question and one that my patients and I wrestle with often. Numbing this area is quite easy as I do all my chin implants intraorally (incision inside the mouth). These are easy nerves to numb and it is truly not more than a dental procedure.
That being said, some people freak out in an operating room under local. Obviously, you recover quicker from local anesthetic than general anesthetic, but there is potentially more anxiety depending on your personality. The swelling, in my experience, is directly related to whether the implant is anchored well or not. I screw all my implants into place with a titanium screw. Because the implant is stabilized, it doesn't move and there is much less swelling, and truly quicker recovery. If I had the choice of one or the other, I would take local anesthetic any day, but in fact, the choice is yours.
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This is a great question and one that my patients and I wrestle with often. Numbing this area is quite easy as I do all my chin implants intraorally (incision inside the mouth). These are easy nerves to numb and it is truly not more than a dental procedure.
That being said, some people freak out in an operating room under local. Obviously, you recover quicker from local anesthetic than general anesthetic, but there is potentially more anxiety depending on your personality. The swelling, in my experience, is directly related to whether the implant is anchored well or not. I screw all my implants into place with a titanium screw. Because the implant is stabilized, it doesn't move and there is much less swelling, and truly quicker recovery. If I had the choice of one or the other, I would take local anesthetic any day, but in fact, the choice is yours.
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In our practice, patients can choose between general or local anesthesia. Majority of patients choose local anesthesia so they can drive home after the procedure. Getting the chin numb is the hardest part of the procedure, not the actual procedure itself. Once the chin is numb the implant is inserted over the mandible of the chin. Some patients do not want to feel anything whatsoever and choose the option of having it done under general anesthesia. There is always a fee for general anesthesia since we have board certified physician anesthesiologists present when necessary for patient’s comfort and safety.
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In our practice, patients can choose between general or local anesthesia. Majority of patients choose local anesthesia so they can drive home after the procedure. Getting the chin numb is the hardest part of the procedure, not the actual procedure itself. Once the chin is numb the implant is inserted over the mandible of the chin. Some patients do not want to feel anything whatsoever and choose the option of having it done under general anesthesia. There is always a fee for general anesthesia since we have board certified physician anesthesiologists present when necessary for patient’s comfort and safety.
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July 23, 2012
Answer: Chin implant and choice of anesthesia
In my opinion, a chin implant can be done under local anesthesia, iv sedation or general anesthesia. Obviously, the costs are more to do under general anesthesia with iv sedation somewhere in the interim. It really boils down to whether you want the risks of general anesthesia or not as well as the costs. The outcomes including swelling, recovery, etc. from the procedure itself should be similar. The procedure itself is not very painful and can be easily blocked with lidocaine similar to a dental procedure.
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Answer: Chin implant and choice of anesthesia
In my opinion, a chin implant can be done under local anesthesia, iv sedation or general anesthesia. Obviously, the costs are more to do under general anesthesia with iv sedation somewhere in the interim. It really boils down to whether you want the risks of general anesthesia or not as well as the costs. The outcomes including swelling, recovery, etc. from the procedure itself should be similar. The procedure itself is not very painful and can be easily blocked with lidocaine similar to a dental procedure.
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October 31, 2013
Answer: Chin Implant - General Anesthesia? A chin implant can be placed under local anesthesia with IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) or general anesthesia. Many surgeons have become accustomed to doing all procedures under GA despite the fact that almost all facial cosmetic surgery can be performed under IV sedation. The advantages of IV sedation include a much faster recovery, less sore throat and lower risk of post-operative nausea and vomiting. It is important to note that all surgeons have their own approach to facial plastic surgery. In many cases, the limitation is not the surgeon but the availability of a board-certified anesthesiologist experienced in providing IV sedation. For this reason, if you have found a good, trustworthy surgeon I wouldn't let the choice of anesthesia dissuade you from proceeding. GA is safe. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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Answer: Chin Implant - General Anesthesia? A chin implant can be placed under local anesthesia with IV sedation (twilight anesthesia) or general anesthesia. Many surgeons have become accustomed to doing all procedures under GA despite the fact that almost all facial cosmetic surgery can be performed under IV sedation. The advantages of IV sedation include a much faster recovery, less sore throat and lower risk of post-operative nausea and vomiting. It is important to note that all surgeons have their own approach to facial plastic surgery. In many cases, the limitation is not the surgeon but the availability of a board-certified anesthesiologist experienced in providing IV sedation. For this reason, if you have found a good, trustworthy surgeon I wouldn't let the choice of anesthesia dissuade you from proceeding. GA is safe. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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July 22, 2012
Answer: Chin implant anesthesia The chin is an area of the face that is very easily numbed. I'm sure you have been to the dentist before for a cavity, had lidocaine for the tooth, and your chin gets numb. Its the same technique. With roughly two lidocaine injections the chin is numb and comfortable. I routinely perform chin augmentation under local anesthesia. The whole procedure takes about 30-45 minutes start to finish. Hope this was helpful
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Answer: Chin implant anesthesia The chin is an area of the face that is very easily numbed. I'm sure you have been to the dentist before for a cavity, had lidocaine for the tooth, and your chin gets numb. Its the same technique. With roughly two lidocaine injections the chin is numb and comfortable. I routinely perform chin augmentation under local anesthesia. The whole procedure takes about 30-45 minutes start to finish. Hope this was helpful
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