Is Lidocaine before surgery safe?

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In 23 days I’ll be having a Brazilian butt lift with lipo 360 but yesterday I had a non surgical rhinoplasty with filler called Restylane. This contains 0.3% of lidocaine. Will this interfere with my surgery. My surgery center requires no lidocaine at least 35 days prior surgery. Their anesthesiologist team hasn’t gotten back to me if it’s okay and I need a sooner answer. I am 22 years old and healthy no medical conditions. I have been cleared by my primary care for the surgery in all

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Michelle_2910, thank you for your question. Every specialist has his own protocol regarding pre surgical recommendations. Your specialist will be able to provide advice tailored specifically for you based on different factors such as age, general health condition, and surgical technique.  Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP).

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Michelle_2910,
lidocaine is a local anesthetic and it shouldn't affect your planned surgery. But every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Lidocaine has a half-life of about two hours. That means that after most local anesthetic procedures, the lidocaine will be out of the system in about 6 to 8 hours.
The surgery center policy not seem to be logical. I suggest you talk to your provider, but what you described does not sound like a contra indication or a potential health issue.Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Joshua Jacobson, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi. The lidocaine should be out of your system by the end of the day. Also, 0.3% of lidocaine is very dilute and shouldn't cause any problem.

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