Can a Chin Implant Be Performed in the Office Under Local?

Sterility is more of an issue here than anesthesia. The implant is in an area that must be kept very sterile during its insertion. An operating room is the most sterile place to perform this. As far as anesthesia goes, it may be painful to do just under local. Therefore, I would recommend at least twilight sedation with local anesthesia. Good luck!

Chin Aug Anesthesia
Chin augmentation is an outpatient procedure typically done in the plastic surgeon’s office or in a surgery center. In my practice it is usually done under local anesthesia with oral sedation or intravenous sedation, but can be done under general anesthesia if requested.

 

 Hello,
I think all doctors will answer in a similar manner - Yes, it is possible.  What you save is perhaps some cost. However, the value of some intravenous sedation may out weigh any cost savings.  Perhaps your doctor meant local anesthesia with IV sedation vs a General anesthetic??