Can Fraxel Repair be requested to be performed under anesthesia?

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can Fraxel repair be performed under anesthesia?

Stephen M. Krant, MD, FACS · Answer

Yes...I do all of my Fraxel Repair treatments under light general anesthesia. I find that the patients tolerate this better than local and a "little sedation." Under general anesthesia, I can go deeper and with more "passes" without the patient being uncomfortable. 
Many times I will do the face, neck, and decollote (upper chest) and hands. I then follow this with microneedling with PRP (platelet rich plasma) to all areas treated with Fraxel. This helps to improve and speed up the healing process.
Fraxel Repair can give you an excellent result...but you have to maintain a good skin care regimen pre and postop-forever! Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

In my years of practice I have never needed to put someone to sleep for Fraxel.  We do nerve blocks, topical creams, and pills/shots.  We also have nitrous.  Although we have an OR and I wouldn't deny someone going to sleep if they really wanted. I suggest you see an expert who you trust.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Joshua E. Lane, MD, MBA · Answer

We do it both ways in our office...while I used nerve blocks, topical anesthesia, oral sedatives, etc. in the past, I find that I can simply utilize stronger settings with no pain and thus offer the best cosmetic result possible by using monitored sedation.  There is no one answer here...it comes down to your preference and safety.

Tanda Lane, MD · Answer

I have Fraxel Re:pair with nerve blocks, topical anesthetics, oral sedatives but it takes longer and the patient still has a degree of discomfort. Currently I use monitored anesthesia care with IV propfol +/- versed and patients do very well and the procedure is complete in much shorter time frame.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

No A GA is not needed for Fraxel RePair. We use a mixture of 23/7 local, nerve blocks, and partial sedation. Patients will tolerate this procedure providing the above 3 are combined. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser and aesthetic dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.

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