The surgeon I'm thinking of going to wants to use general anesthesia and I am not really comfortable with that. I have never been in the hospital other than to give birth and it scares me. The surgery is for upper and lower eyelids, Transconjunctival. I had car sickness my whole life and hate being dizzy, groggy or nauseas. Is Conscious Sedation safer? If I'm not comfortable with general Anesthesia but have confidence in the doctor should I follow what he says or find another surgeon?
March 9, 2014
Answer: General for bleph I don't think it is needed for uppers. lowers is a different questions. For transconj it is possible without general, but the set up needs to be right. Generally, I would recommend general if the lowers are involved.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: General for bleph I don't think it is needed for uppers. lowers is a different questions. For transconj it is possible without general, but the set up needs to be right. Generally, I would recommend general if the lowers are involved.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia choice for eyelid surgery Anesthesia choice for eyelid surgery In great majority of cases eyelids surgery can be performed with properly administered sedation anesthesia. Of course it requites a surgeon with skills and knowledge of Periorbital anatomy to properly administered anesthetic into the tissues. More importantly is that the procedure is performed in a certified facility, where appropriate equipment, protocols and staff is present.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia choice for eyelid surgery Anesthesia choice for eyelid surgery In great majority of cases eyelids surgery can be performed with properly administered sedation anesthesia. Of course it requites a surgeon with skills and knowledge of Periorbital anatomy to properly administered anesthetic into the tissues. More importantly is that the procedure is performed in a certified facility, where appropriate equipment, protocols and staff is present.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia for Blepharoplasty Almost any eyelid surgery can safely and comfortably be performed under local anesthesia with or without IV sedation, with much quicker recovery. General anesthesia is usually not necessary. I perform 99% of my eyelid surgeries under local anesthesia with or without sedation. Exceptions include children or uncooperative patients. See an oculoplastic surgeon.
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March 9, 2014
Answer: Anesthesia for Blepharoplasty Almost any eyelid surgery can safely and comfortably be performed under local anesthesia with or without IV sedation, with much quicker recovery. General anesthesia is usually not necessary. I perform 99% of my eyelid surgeries under local anesthesia with or without sedation. Exceptions include children or uncooperative patients. See an oculoplastic surgeon.
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