Due to a past bad experience with general anesthetic I have a lot of anxiety about going under full general anesthetic. In most cases can the surgery be done with IV sedation?
July 6, 2020
Answer: Anesthesia for gynecomastia Most of our gynecomastia cases are done under a "lighter" form of general anesthesia using an LMA which means the patient is breathing the entire time on their own although completely asleep. The anesthetic wears off quickly leaving patients feeling better that they might have using older forms of general anesthesia. We feel it is important and safer to work with board certified anesthesiologists in the ORs where we work to give the patient the safest and best experience. Gynecomastia surgery has a very high satisfaction rate so good luck with the procedure..Dr.Price
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July 6, 2020
Answer: Anesthesia for gynecomastia Most of our gynecomastia cases are done under a "lighter" form of general anesthesia using an LMA which means the patient is breathing the entire time on their own although completely asleep. The anesthetic wears off quickly leaving patients feeling better that they might have using older forms of general anesthesia. We feel it is important and safer to work with board certified anesthesiologists in the ORs where we work to give the patient the safest and best experience. Gynecomastia surgery has a very high satisfaction rate so good luck with the procedure..Dr.Price
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