Hi - can someone provide clarity on the differences between "twilight" sedation and general anesthesia? I was reviewing some comments and someone specifically stated that twilight sedation was used and they believe it helped with their recovery process. Is one better than the other for a tummy tuck or does the method depend on the patient.is one safer than the other? Thank you in advance.
February 24, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Anesthesia Thank you for your question. I prefer to perform tummy tucks under general anesthesia. I believe it is necessary to have complete muscle paralysis to perform an appropriate rectus diastasis repair. This can not be done under sedation. Please discuss your options with a board certified plastic surgeon who commonly performs body contouring procedures. Ask to see before and after photos of their work. Hope this helps and good luck.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Mommy Makeover - Anesthesia Thank you for your question. I prefer to perform tummy tucks under general anesthesia. I believe it is necessary to have complete muscle paralysis to perform an appropriate rectus diastasis repair. This can not be done under sedation. Please discuss your options with a board certified plastic surgeon who commonly performs body contouring procedures. Ask to see before and after photos of their work. Hope this helps and good luck.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Spinal for tummy tucks Each surgeon will have their preference. In my practice, we use a spinal anaesthetic, with light IV sedation using propofol, administered by an anaesthesiologist. The spinal allows for muscle relaxation without the need for systemic muscle relaxants, and hence assisted ventilation, and may be helpful in lowering one's risk for VTE.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Spinal for tummy tucks Each surgeon will have their preference. In my practice, we use a spinal anaesthetic, with light IV sedation using propofol, administered by an anaesthesiologist. The spinal allows for muscle relaxation without the need for systemic muscle relaxants, and hence assisted ventilation, and may be helpful in lowering one's risk for VTE.
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