I realise that the purely medical risks are less than general anesthesia, but isn't sedation risky in terms of a possibility, however small, for the patient to actually wake up mid-operation? Or of reaction to the sedation (e.g. restlessness) while actually being operated on? It sounds slightly scary to be semi-conscious during a lengthy, hours long procedure for a facelift. What is your advice, please?
Answer: It depends on the surgeon and the surgery. We do all of our regular facelifts under general anesthesia combined with local. In that way the depth of anesthesia needs to be much less. We also like to be able to control the airway.
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Answer: It depends on the surgeon and the surgery. We do all of our regular facelifts under general anesthesia combined with local. In that way the depth of anesthesia needs to be much less. We also like to be able to control the airway.
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Answer: Facelift with local anesthesia and twilight sedation I have performedwell over 2,500 facelifts under local anesthesia with oral sedation for thepast ten years. Without doubt it is safe and well tolerated by patients.Compare to the traditional facelift procedures that are performed under generalanesthesia, the post operative complications associated with local anesthesiacases are lower and risk of bleeding is minimized. I do not ask my patients tostop their HRT while undergoing facelift with local anesthesia that normallytakes less than two hours. The key to a successful facelift procedure usinglocal anesthesia is selection of the right patient by the surgeon and his orher comfort doing these cases.
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Answer: Facelift with local anesthesia and twilight sedation I have performedwell over 2,500 facelifts under local anesthesia with oral sedation for thepast ten years. Without doubt it is safe and well tolerated by patients.Compare to the traditional facelift procedures that are performed under generalanesthesia, the post operative complications associated with local anesthesiacases are lower and risk of bleeding is minimized. I do not ask my patients tostop their HRT while undergoing facelift with local anesthesia that normallytakes less than two hours. The key to a successful facelift procedure usinglocal anesthesia is selection of the right patient by the surgeon and his orher comfort doing these cases.
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February 22, 2016
Answer: Facelifts under local anesthesia is an option in the right hands Thanks for posting your question. I have performed thousands of facelifts, neck lifts, mini lifts, blephs, lasers and chin implants all under local anesthesia and oral sedation (valium). Done properly, patients are comfortable and have an easier recovery both mentally and physically. There is an art and science to this local anesthesia technique to acquire a high level of patient comfort. My patients do not even require a narcotic prior or during their their procedures thus reducing nausea caused by narcotics. The risks, both short term and long term, of general anesthesia are eliminated. Please consult with several board certified surgeons experienced in facelifting and also in local anesthesia techniques.
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February 22, 2016
Answer: Facelifts under local anesthesia is an option in the right hands Thanks for posting your question. I have performed thousands of facelifts, neck lifts, mini lifts, blephs, lasers and chin implants all under local anesthesia and oral sedation (valium). Done properly, patients are comfortable and have an easier recovery both mentally and physically. There is an art and science to this local anesthesia technique to acquire a high level of patient comfort. My patients do not even require a narcotic prior or during their their procedures thus reducing nausea caused by narcotics. The risks, both short term and long term, of general anesthesia are eliminated. Please consult with several board certified surgeons experienced in facelifting and also in local anesthesia techniques.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia options for facelift Facelift can generally be performed using 3 anesthesia options mainly 1) Local anesthesia with some oral sedation, 2) IV sedation with local anesthesia, 3) General anesthesia. It is best to discuss these options with your plastic surgeon. Not all plastic surgeons will be comfortable with all these options. The options available to you will depend on you and the experience of your plastic surgeon with that anesthesia option and the type of procedure. We have performed facelifts with all the options. Most of our patients prefer local with oral sedation, then IV sedation with local anesthesia, lastly general anesthesia.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia options for facelift Facelift can generally be performed using 3 anesthesia options mainly 1) Local anesthesia with some oral sedation, 2) IV sedation with local anesthesia, 3) General anesthesia. It is best to discuss these options with your plastic surgeon. Not all plastic surgeons will be comfortable with all these options. The options available to you will depend on you and the experience of your plastic surgeon with that anesthesia option and the type of procedure. We have performed facelifts with all the options. Most of our patients prefer local with oral sedation, then IV sedation with local anesthesia, lastly general anesthesia.
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July 22, 2012
Answer: IV Sedation with Local Anesthesia - Safe Option for Most Facelift Patients
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July 22, 2012
Answer: IV Sedation with Local Anesthesia - Safe Option for Most Facelift Patients
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October 19, 2010
Answer: Anesthesia Choice For A Facelift
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October 19, 2010
Answer: Anesthesia Choice For A Facelift
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