I've know two people who have passed away from complications with general anesthesia and while I want this procedure SO badly, I'm scared to death of general Anesthesia now. If this CAN be done, "how" is it done (so it doesn't hurt and so I don't have heart failure watching them slice my eyelids to pieces)?
October 24, 2014
Answer: Does an eye lift / brow lift require general anesthesia? No.An eye lift (i.e., blepharoplasty) and brow lift can be safely and effectively performed without a general anesthetic. Some sedation should be performed, however, because often people do not realize how anxiety can elevate their blood pressure or increase the day of the procedure, thereby leading to a less than comfortable experience for the patient and surgeon. At a minimum, I would typically recommend IV sedation (aka conscious sedation), which similar to the sedation performed during a colonoscopy or wisdom tooth extraction.All anesthesia types are very safe if the proper pre-operative medical history, physical examination, laboratory exams and other necessary studies are performed; additionally, if the procedures are performed in an accredited surgical facilities with qualified staff.The attached link and website provides more information. I hope this helps.
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October 24, 2014
Answer: Does an eye lift / brow lift require general anesthesia? No.An eye lift (i.e., blepharoplasty) and brow lift can be safely and effectively performed without a general anesthetic. Some sedation should be performed, however, because often people do not realize how anxiety can elevate their blood pressure or increase the day of the procedure, thereby leading to a less than comfortable experience for the patient and surgeon. At a minimum, I would typically recommend IV sedation (aka conscious sedation), which similar to the sedation performed during a colonoscopy or wisdom tooth extraction.All anesthesia types are very safe if the proper pre-operative medical history, physical examination, laboratory exams and other necessary studies are performed; additionally, if the procedures are performed in an accredited surgical facilities with qualified staff.The attached link and website provides more information. I hope this helps.
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October 24, 2014
Answer: Does an eye lift / brow lift require general anesthesia? Local and sedation is a reasonable form of anesthesia for these procedures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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October 24, 2014
Answer: Does an eye lift / brow lift require general anesthesia? Local and sedation is a reasonable form of anesthesia for these procedures.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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