Any place that will do implants and let you stay awake during the procedure? I live in Indiana

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Maisam Fazel, MA, MBBChir, FRCS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible to perform a breast augmentation with the patient awake (with or without sedation) though careful patient selection is essential. For this to work well, one needs a motivated patient who wants to have the procedure whilst awake. It is also better if the implants are of a moderate size and are over the muscle. I do not know if there are any surgeons in Indiana who offer this.

Thomas A. Mustoe, MD, FACS · Answer

I do many breast augmentations under local anesthesia with sedation. The sedation is administered by an anesthesiologist who monitors you.  It works very well and I have published a series of several hundred patients done in this manner. It requires effective local anesthesia, which is a skill that improves with experience.

Ashley B. Robey, MD · Answer

My patients undergo general anesthesia for a breast augmentation. I think this is the safer and more comfortable option. It is very helpful, especially for submuscular placement, for the patient to be relaxed and pain-free. General anesthetics are very safe.If you decide to go the IV sedation with local anesthesia route, make sure your surgeon is a board certified plastic surgeon that has privileges to perform this surgery at a hospital and/or surgery center. Best of luck!

Stephen M. Becker, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I agree with the other surgeons that this is not a good idea and should be a red flag. Making the pocket and placing the implant can cause a fair amount of discomfort, ESPECIALLY if going below the muscle.

Aldo Guerra, MD · Answer

Hi Hogangirl.
I don't understand why you would want to be awake for surgery. Breast implant surgery is very safe, especially with a board certified anesthesia and plastic surgery practice. 
I suggest you seek 3 consultations with board certified plastic surgeons.
Dr. ALDO

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