I am starting to get in my head about my surgeon doing twilight anesthesia. He explained the process to me, and his success with it for a long time. I have the option of going under general anesthesia with an anesthesiologist if I want to. I do like the idea of not having to go through general anesthesia, but I also feel a little uneasy since twilight doesn’t seem as common. Is twilight anesthesia safe? Should I be worried? Why would a surgeon prefer this method? Thank you for your help!!
December 19, 2022
Answer: Safety first Twilight anesthesia is a great option provided that you have a board certified anesthesiologist providing it.The official medical term for this is sedation. Sedation can be quite deep or light. I perform many procedures under sedation performed by anesthesiologists that really know how to do it well. I can do many surgeries with excellent comfort for the patient and the patient recovers much more quickly from anesthesia. I would be very wary of having sedation performed by a non board certified anesthesiologist. Anesthesia complications are potentially deadly, and I wouldn't want someone that is not fully trained , and fully attentive to that portion of the procedure while it is being performed. You get what you pay for in an anesthesiologist that is well trained in sedation. You will rest secure knowing that you are safe. Sedation is not for every patient though so I would encourage you to speak to your physician, or ask his anesthesiologist if they think that you are a good candidate for this form of anesthesia.
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December 19, 2022
Answer: Safety first Twilight anesthesia is a great option provided that you have a board certified anesthesiologist providing it.The official medical term for this is sedation. Sedation can be quite deep or light. I perform many procedures under sedation performed by anesthesiologists that really know how to do it well. I can do many surgeries with excellent comfort for the patient and the patient recovers much more quickly from anesthesia. I would be very wary of having sedation performed by a non board certified anesthesiologist. Anesthesia complications are potentially deadly, and I wouldn't want someone that is not fully trained , and fully attentive to that portion of the procedure while it is being performed. You get what you pay for in an anesthesiologist that is well trained in sedation. You will rest secure knowing that you are safe. Sedation is not for every patient though so I would encourage you to speak to your physician, or ask his anesthesiologist if they think that you are a good candidate for this form of anesthesia.
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December 15, 2022
Answer: Twilight for breast surgery This is a very acceptable option for breast augmentation. Certainly a twilight anesthetic has certain advantages but the procedure can be done successfully with either a twilight or a general anesthetic. I personally prefer twilight but the best option is the option that works well with you and your operating surgeon. Please feel comfortable because this is a very safe way to have your breast augmentation. Good luck!
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December 15, 2022
Answer: Twilight for breast surgery This is a very acceptable option for breast augmentation. Certainly a twilight anesthetic has certain advantages but the procedure can be done successfully with either a twilight or a general anesthetic. I personally prefer twilight but the best option is the option that works well with you and your operating surgeon. Please feel comfortable because this is a very safe way to have your breast augmentation. Good luck!
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