What is local anesthesia like?

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I am scheduled for upper and lower Blepharoplasty and my surgeon said it will be performed with local anesthesia and IV. Will I be loopy, concious and relaxed? I am worried I will sound like an incoherent intoxicated person.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I normally perform upper and lower blepharoplasty using local anesthesia and IV sedation.  It sounds as if this is the type of anesthesia that you will be having for your surgery.  In my experience, almost all patients will fall asleep during the procedure, although they could be awakened by tapping them if needed.  Patients normally will be quiet during the procedure unless they are asked a question.

Timothy Osborn, MD · Answer

Local anesthesia is just direct numbing to the area. It sounds like you are also having conscious sedation. The awesome thing about that is the doctor can control how awake or how asleep you are. If you prefer to be in a deeper state, let them know that. A common medication for conscious sedation is Versed, or Midazolam. That has a relaxing affect to it as well. Most likely, your surgeon will ask you multiple times throughout the surgery if you are comfortable. If you are awake enough, you can give feedback. Regardless, the surgical areas will be numb and you should not feel anything .In the end, you may remember small bits from the surgery, but most of it will be forgotten.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I perform almost all eyelid surgery with the patient awake and just oral Valium. Patients prefer this method and often remark that it was easier than gong to the dentist

Nhan Ho, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Dear Runthetrack321,
Thanks for your question. Local anesthesia numbs a specific area, usually with a brief sting from an injection. Once it takes effect, you won't feel pain but may feel pressure or tingling. It wears off after a few hours, and you might experience some soreness afterward.
Regards,Dr Nhan Ho

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