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Awake during facelift and I felt everything; is this acceptable?

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I was awake during facelift+ Facial surgery. I told the Dr I was awake and he did not do anything. I felt every injection, slice of skin, and stitches. It was horrible. After the procedure, I told them of my ordeal. No person on the surgical team nor Drs had any remorse nor cared. They had hoped the Versed eliminated my memory but it did not. I am in agony over this, I have panic attacks and nightmares every night. Is this acceptable? I can not get past this without therapy. Please advise.

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