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?
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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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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July 21, 2012
Answer: Anesthesia Choices for Chin Implant
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July 21, 2012
Answer: Anesthesia Choices for Chin Implant
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