Is it safer/possible to get a full facelift under local anesthesia or "twilight sedation" instead of general for severe sleep apnea? General anesthesia is not recommended, looking for other safe options. Thanks. 63year old female
February 21, 2023
Answer: Local Anesthesia With sleep apnea, your best option is local anesthesia with a light oral sedative. This will keep you from obstructing your airway during the procedure. You can get an excellent result this way. If you are too anxious to do it awake, then a general anesthetic is needed. Twilight will likely cause you to obstruct your airway during the procedure and is probably not the safest option.
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February 21, 2023
Answer: Local Anesthesia With sleep apnea, your best option is local anesthesia with a light oral sedative. This will keep you from obstructing your airway during the procedure. You can get an excellent result this way. If you are too anxious to do it awake, then a general anesthetic is needed. Twilight will likely cause you to obstruct your airway during the procedure and is probably not the safest option.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: General Anesthesia Safer for sleep apnea Whoever told you that general anesthesia is safer than sedation is incorrect. Twilight is an uncontrolled airway environment where you can obstruct. Under general anesthesia, your airway is secured and patent during the entire procedure. Afterwards upon emerging, it is 'twilight' anesthesia that might leave you more sedated compared to general anesthesia.
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February 20, 2023
Answer: General Anesthesia Safer for sleep apnea Whoever told you that general anesthesia is safer than sedation is incorrect. Twilight is an uncontrolled airway environment where you can obstruct. Under general anesthesia, your airway is secured and patent during the entire procedure. Afterwards upon emerging, it is 'twilight' anesthesia that might leave you more sedated compared to general anesthesia.
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