So I really want to get breast implant surgery BUT I'm too TOO scared of general anesthesia. So honestly I'm honestly Turing to local anesthesia, I feel like it'll be better for me since I have low iron and I also have some minor breathing problems here and there. However, I heard the healing process is actually even faster and easier! So I think I'll go with local, what do you doctors think? I just want to be awake knowing what's going on, instead of being asleep not knowing what's going on.
August 30, 2015
Answer: Local anesthesia for breast implant surgery? Thank you for the question.Every surgeon will have his/her preference. I prefer the use of general anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist. I have found that the use of general anesthesia is safe, comfortable for the patient, and predictably maintains a patient in a good position (without movement) during the procedure. I think the latter is important as we are trying to achieve as much symmetry is possible.I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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August 30, 2015
Answer: Local anesthesia for breast implant surgery? Thank you for the question.Every surgeon will have his/her preference. I prefer the use of general anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist. I have found that the use of general anesthesia is safe, comfortable for the patient, and predictably maintains a patient in a good position (without movement) during the procedure. I think the latter is important as we are trying to achieve as much symmetry is possible.I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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Answer: Local or local with sedation? Local alone is not a great idea as there is just too much discomfort and vivid recall of all of the injections. Add sedation and you can do this but you always have accept the possibility of being converted to a general if there are any issues with your airway. Recovery is not any 'faster' when done under local as quite a bit of sedation is used in most cases. But if you're accepting of sedation, you can easily find surgeons in your area that can accommodate your desires.
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Answer: Local or local with sedation? Local alone is not a great idea as there is just too much discomfort and vivid recall of all of the injections. Add sedation and you can do this but you always have accept the possibility of being converted to a general if there are any issues with your airway. Recovery is not any 'faster' when done under local as quite a bit of sedation is used in most cases. But if you're accepting of sedation, you can easily find surgeons in your area that can accommodate your desires.
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