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?
Answer: What determines if gynecomastia surgery can be done by a local with IV sedation or general anesthetic? Smaller gynecomastia procedures are performed under local anesthesia and oral sedation. This is a very well tolerated procedure that takes about an hour or less to complete. The patient goes home the same day and begins the recovery period.
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Answer: What determines if gynecomastia surgery can be done by a local with IV sedation or general anesthetic? Smaller gynecomastia procedures are performed under local anesthesia and oral sedation. This is a very well tolerated procedure that takes about an hour or less to complete. The patient goes home the same day and begins the recovery period.
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June 17, 2020
Answer: Type of anesthesia Dear AnyGivenSunday,
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June 17, 2020
Answer: Type of anesthesia Dear AnyGivenSunday,
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Answer: Anesthesia for Gynecomastia I'm so sorry you had a bad experience with anesthesia in the past. In my practice, like many others, there are multiple options available for anesthesia. Your board-certified anesesiologist will discuss options with you based on your previous experience. MAC anesthesia is commonly used without the side effects some experience with general anesthesia. We also include ant-nausea meds in the anethesia to ensure you are comfortable. The anesthesiologist with remain at your bedside for the duration of surgery.Be sure to find a very experienced gynecomastia surgeon. The results can be incredible and truly life-changing. It is my favorite surgery to perform. I love seeing both the immediate and the long-term results from my very happy patients.
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Answer: Anesthesia for Gynecomastia I'm so sorry you had a bad experience with anesthesia in the past. In my practice, like many others, there are multiple options available for anesthesia. Your board-certified anesesiologist will discuss options with you based on your previous experience. MAC anesthesia is commonly used without the side effects some experience with general anesthesia. We also include ant-nausea meds in the anethesia to ensure you are comfortable. The anesthesiologist with remain at your bedside for the duration of surgery.Be sure to find a very experienced gynecomastia surgeon. The results can be incredible and truly life-changing. It is my favorite surgery to perform. I love seeing both the immediate and the long-term results from my very happy patients.
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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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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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