Doctors, is it normal to be extremely terrified of general anesthesia? I will like to have a breast augmentation procedure done with a board certified plastic surgeon but my research has revealed that majority of the top PS prefer to use general anesthesia only. Is it normal or common to have such an extreme fear of general anesthesia? Has any of your patients expressed such a fear for it? My fear is the loss of control and feeling that i may not wake up from it. I am a healthy 40yrs old woman.
Answer: Phobia Hello,Your risk of injury or death from anesthesia is less than that from driving a car on a freeway, something I presume you do frequently. Your fears are not based in reality. No one can convince you though. Best of luck!
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Answer: Phobia Hello,Your risk of injury or death from anesthesia is less than that from driving a car on a freeway, something I presume you do frequently. Your fears are not based in reality. No one can convince you though. Best of luck!
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Answer: Anesthesia It's completely normal to be anxious about undergoing general anesthesia. If you're healthy, it should be safe to have an augmentation under general. Make sure that you're doctor is a board-certified plastic surgeon and he/she uses a qualified anesthesiologist. Most plastic surgeons will do this surgery under general. Very few will do it without anesthesia.
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Answer: Anesthesia It's completely normal to be anxious about undergoing general anesthesia. If you're healthy, it should be safe to have an augmentation under general. Make sure that you're doctor is a board-certified plastic surgeon and he/she uses a qualified anesthesiologist. Most plastic surgeons will do this surgery under general. Very few will do it without anesthesia.
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Is it normal to be terrified of general anesthesia for breast augmentation? Thank you for the question. It is not unsual to be fearful of having general anesthesia however as long as you are healthy it should be fine. You can also consult with your primary care to make sure you are healthy enough to undergo general anesthesia. Most board certified plastic surgeons use a board certified anesthesiologists. It is also important to find appropriate board certified plastic surgeon that you trust. Good luck.
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Is it normal to be terrified of general anesthesia for breast augmentation? Thank you for the question. It is not unsual to be fearful of having general anesthesia however as long as you are healthy it should be fine. You can also consult with your primary care to make sure you are healthy enough to undergo general anesthesia. Most board certified plastic surgeons use a board certified anesthesiologists. It is also important to find appropriate board certified plastic surgeon that you trust. Good luck.
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Fear of general anesthesia Everyone is at least a little nervous before anesthesia, and some patients are terrified, as you are. That's not uncommon at all. For a patient of your young age and good health, anesthesia is EXTREMELY safe now if performed in a fully accredited surgery center by a board certified anesthesiologist. As I explain to my patients, their risk of having a serious problem is greater driving home from my office after the consultation than it is from the general anesthesia. In other words, the risk is not zero, just as it is not zero when driving your car, but the risk is so low that you should not really be overly worried about it as a realistic outcome. You probably don't think about not surviving every time you get in your car to drive, because the risk is simply so low.
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October 29, 2017
Answer: Fear of general anesthesia Everyone is at least a little nervous before anesthesia, and some patients are terrified, as you are. That's not uncommon at all. For a patient of your young age and good health, anesthesia is EXTREMELY safe now if performed in a fully accredited surgery center by a board certified anesthesiologist. As I explain to my patients, their risk of having a serious problem is greater driving home from my office after the consultation than it is from the general anesthesia. In other words, the risk is not zero, just as it is not zero when driving your car, but the risk is so low that you should not really be overly worried about it as a realistic outcome. You probably don't think about not surviving every time you get in your car to drive, because the risk is simply so low.
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October 28, 2017
Answer: Is it normal to be afraid of general anesthesia for a plastic surgical procedure? HI ,m Yes, it is totally normal to have this fear. I myself have had surgery and I was just as afraid as the next person. It is most important to have a board certified anesthesiologist as your doctor. If you are healthy and properly evaluated prior to surgery, have no major anesthetic issues, you should be fine. It is also very helpful to at least speak with your anesthesiologist prior to surgery. I think , in most case, this conversation will give you an idea of how he/she will take care of you. You can also ask pre-op nurses whom they would choose and this is a good way to pick a competent anesthesiologistGood Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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October 28, 2017
Answer: Is it normal to be afraid of general anesthesia for a plastic surgical procedure? HI ,m Yes, it is totally normal to have this fear. I myself have had surgery and I was just as afraid as the next person. It is most important to have a board certified anesthesiologist as your doctor. If you are healthy and properly evaluated prior to surgery, have no major anesthetic issues, you should be fine. It is also very helpful to at least speak with your anesthesiologist prior to surgery. I think , in most case, this conversation will give you an idea of how he/she will take care of you. You can also ask pre-op nurses whom they would choose and this is a good way to pick a competent anesthesiologistGood Luck,Dr. Christine Rodgers
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