Hi, I have had 3 csection and have some loose skin and indentation where my scar is which makes my abdomen look weird and flaccid. I would love a tummy tuck. Do you think the tummy tuck can be done under Mac anesthesia ? I have heard of some plastic surgeons doing it without general anesthesia and would love it if I could do same. In my csection, they numb you and are awake. Why can't they do tummy tucks like that? A prevail any input. Thank you
Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? Thank you for your question. Yes, tummy tuck surgery can be performed utilizing a variety of different types of anesthesia; in my practice i utilize general anesthesia only. This is provided by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who monitors my patients from start to end so as to provide the safest environment for my patients. Abdominoplasty is an extensive procedure and I would recommend general anesthesia so that you are as comfortable/safe/immobile as possible during the procedure.I hope this, and the attacked link, helps.
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Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? Thank you for your question. Yes, tummy tuck surgery can be performed utilizing a variety of different types of anesthesia; in my practice i utilize general anesthesia only. This is provided by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist who monitors my patients from start to end so as to provide the safest environment for my patients. Abdominoplasty is an extensive procedure and I would recommend general anesthesia so that you are as comfortable/safe/immobile as possible during the procedure.I hope this, and the attacked link, helps.
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Answer: Anesthesia and tummy tuck Can a tummy tuck be done under MAC? Yes. But I generally perform mine under general anesthesia. Speak with your surgeon and anesthesiologist about the ideal choice for you. My best,
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Answer: Anesthesia and tummy tuck Can a tummy tuck be done under MAC? Yes. But I generally perform mine under general anesthesia. Speak with your surgeon and anesthesiologist about the ideal choice for you. My best,
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February 14, 2016
Answer: MAC Anesthesia for a tummy tuck A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can certainly be done only under MAC anesthesia, but it requires skilled anesthesia personnel to do it. Most anesthesia providers are more comfortable with general anesthesia since that is how they are typically trained. MAC anesthesia requires them to pay more attention to you second by second as it relies on you breathing on your own (not a machine breathing for you by a tube in your throat). In our practice tummy tucks are routinely performed with MAC anesthesia only, as are breast augmentation, face lifts, and other surgeries, provided you are in good health and have received adequate medical clearance. There are some exceptions to this, and if so, alternative arrangements are made prior to surgery.The advantage we have experienced is that people tend to have less nausea, recover faster, and are less groggy afterwards. They are able to gain alertness quicker than most others.
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February 14, 2016
Answer: MAC Anesthesia for a tummy tuck A tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) can certainly be done only under MAC anesthesia, but it requires skilled anesthesia personnel to do it. Most anesthesia providers are more comfortable with general anesthesia since that is how they are typically trained. MAC anesthesia requires them to pay more attention to you second by second as it relies on you breathing on your own (not a machine breathing for you by a tube in your throat). In our practice tummy tucks are routinely performed with MAC anesthesia only, as are breast augmentation, face lifts, and other surgeries, provided you are in good health and have received adequate medical clearance. There are some exceptions to this, and if so, alternative arrangements are made prior to surgery.The advantage we have experienced is that people tend to have less nausea, recover faster, and are less groggy afterwards. They are able to gain alertness quicker than most others.
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February 12, 2016
Answer: General vs MAC Hi pretttymoe11,Thanks for posting. While most procedures can be done under various forms of anesthesia, some surgeries are best performed under general anesthesia. This always raises concerns for patients, who may not have all the information needed to make the best decision. For example, studies definitely show that risk from anesthesia is related to the depth (i.e., can you respond when asked your name), rather than the type/route of anesthesia (inhalation gas vs intravenous MAC). If you can not made comfortable enough under MAC without jeopardizing your ability to breath, either your safety or your result may be compromised. Our anesthesiologist always calls the patient before the surgery to discuss risk/benefit of type of anesthesia before the surgery. Please see attached web reference. Good luck!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: General vs MAC Hi pretttymoe11,Thanks for posting. While most procedures can be done under various forms of anesthesia, some surgeries are best performed under general anesthesia. This always raises concerns for patients, who may not have all the information needed to make the best decision. For example, studies definitely show that risk from anesthesia is related to the depth (i.e., can you respond when asked your name), rather than the type/route of anesthesia (inhalation gas vs intravenous MAC). If you can not made comfortable enough under MAC without jeopardizing your ability to breath, either your safety or your result may be compromised. Our anesthesiologist always calls the patient before the surgery to discuss risk/benefit of type of anesthesia before the surgery. Please see attached web reference. Good luck!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? I only perform my surgeries under general anesthesia- especially Abdominoplasty. It is the safest most reliable method of anesthesia available in my opinion. For more info re/this topic you can read my blog here:
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Can a tummy tuck be done under Mac or local type anesthesia? I only perform my surgeries under general anesthesia- especially Abdominoplasty. It is the safest most reliable method of anesthesia available in my opinion. For more info re/this topic you can read my blog here:
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Candidate for a TT Far more important than the technique
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Candidate for a TT Far more important than the technique
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