Face lift without general anaesthesia. Is local anesthetic possible?

January 31, 2025
Asked By:janieengland in England, United Kingdom

I have been given a very thorough medical and given clean bill of health but hiatus hernia precludes general anaesthesia for elective surgery. Could local anaesthetic be offered?

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June 13, 2025

Answer: Hiatal Hernia Precludes Anesthesia?

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2025

Answer: Hiatal Hernia Precludes Anesthesia?

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
May 13, 2025

Answer: Possible with adequate supervision

Jose Telich, MDPlastic Surgeon
May 13, 2025

Answer: Possible with adequate supervision

Jose Telich, MDPlastic Surgeon
May 5, 2025

Answer: Facelift under local

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 5, 2025

Answer: Facelift under local

John Michael Thomassen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 22, 2025

Answer: Absolutely- I exclusively use local IV sedation!

Adam D. Stein, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 22, 2025

Answer: Absolutely- I exclusively use local IV sedation!

Adam D. Stein, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 18, 2025

Answer: Face lift without general anesthesia. Is local anesthetic possible?

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
April 18, 2025

Answer: Face lift without general anesthesia. Is local anesthetic possible?

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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