Im getting Breast implants and dont know what time of anesthesia will be better to use for this procedure. If it helps im a small girl weight 95 to 100 pounds height 5'2 and really healthy I talk to 2 doctor and 1 uses general anesthesia and 1 uses iv sedation Im scare to go for one of the doctors and be the wrong decision. I asked each doctor about every anesthesia and all of then bring down what they are not using in a bad way meaning complications. So i cant make up my mind. Please help!
July 25, 2016
Answer: General Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. While some doctors might and, as you have seen, can argue that both general anesthesia and sedation are safe choices, I will only perform a breast augmentation procedure under general anesthesia provided by board certified anesthesiologists. With general anesthesia patients are completely asleep and feel no discomfort while in surgery. Because the amount of time that patients are under general anesthesia during a breast augmentation is relatively short, patients wake very comfortably and recover from this anesthetic quite quickly. I would recommend choosing your surgeon based upon experience, expertise and results. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you are confident in and who is well-experienced in breast augmentation procedures. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck.
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July 25, 2016
Answer: General Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation Thank you for your question. While some doctors might and, as you have seen, can argue that both general anesthesia and sedation are safe choices, I will only perform a breast augmentation procedure under general anesthesia provided by board certified anesthesiologists. With general anesthesia patients are completely asleep and feel no discomfort while in surgery. Because the amount of time that patients are under general anesthesia during a breast augmentation is relatively short, patients wake very comfortably and recover from this anesthetic quite quickly. I would recommend choosing your surgeon based upon experience, expertise and results. Find a board certified plastic surgeon with whom you are confident in and who is well-experienced in breast augmentation procedures. I hope you find this helpful and best of luck.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: General anesthesia versus IV sedation Thank you for your question. Both types of anesthesia can provide a safe and comfortable platform for breast augmentation surgery. It is more important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon and the surgical plan as this is ultimately what you will be remembering after the procedure.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: General anesthesia versus IV sedation Thank you for your question. Both types of anesthesia can provide a safe and comfortable platform for breast augmentation surgery. It is more important that you feel comfortable with your surgeon and the surgical plan as this is ultimately what you will be remembering after the procedure.
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September 23, 2015
Answer: General versus IV Sedation for Breast Augmentation Surgery I would have to ask you which surgeon do you prefer? Then I would have to ask is the center that he/she is performing the surgery accredited for general anesthesia; and who would be giving you the general anesthesia. If the center only gives IV Sedation are they only accredited for IV Sedation, who gives it and what happens if something goes wrong? These are the questions you should ask. Our center is accredited for General Anesthesia. I use it for the majority of my cases. It is administered by an anesthesiologist. If my patient would prefer IV Sedation it is available to them; also administered by an anesthesiologist.
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September 23, 2015
Answer: General versus IV Sedation for Breast Augmentation Surgery I would have to ask you which surgeon do you prefer? Then I would have to ask is the center that he/she is performing the surgery accredited for general anesthesia; and who would be giving you the general anesthesia. If the center only gives IV Sedation are they only accredited for IV Sedation, who gives it and what happens if something goes wrong? These are the questions you should ask. Our center is accredited for General Anesthesia. I use it for the majority of my cases. It is administered by an anesthesiologist. If my patient would prefer IV Sedation it is available to them; also administered by an anesthesiologist.
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