Can rhinoplasty/septoplasty be done in general anesthesia without epinephrine or any other vasoconstrictor to the nose? I’m very sensitive to epinephrine and don’t feel comfortable having surgery with it. Is there any other option to control bleeding ?
Answer: Rhinoplasty without epinephrine Thank you for your question. It is technically possible to carry out rhinoplasty and septoplasty with anesthesia without epinephrine. In general, the risk of bleeding is higher, but it is possible to control the bleeding during the undermining of the soft tissues. This process takes somewhat longer but can be relatively successful.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty without epinephrine Thank you for your question. It is technically possible to carry out rhinoplasty and septoplasty with anesthesia without epinephrine. In general, the risk of bleeding is higher, but it is possible to control the bleeding during the undermining of the soft tissues. This process takes somewhat longer but can be relatively successful.
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May 11, 2024
Answer: We feel that epinephrine in the local anesthetic is very important during rhinoplasty surgery. As long as somebody does not have cardiovascular disease, the benefit of epinephrine and reducing bleeding during surgery outweighs any significant risk. Even if somebody is sensitive to epinephrine, that effect would be over when the patient awakens after surgery. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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May 11, 2024
Answer: We feel that epinephrine in the local anesthetic is very important during rhinoplasty surgery. As long as somebody does not have cardiovascular disease, the benefit of epinephrine and reducing bleeding during surgery outweighs any significant risk. Even if somebody is sensitive to epinephrine, that effect would be over when the patient awakens after surgery. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Epinephrine is a very important component to the local anesthetic, which is injected into your nose during rhinoplasty because it causes less bleeding during the surgery so your surgeon can visualize all the important structures. When the surgery is performed under general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist, taking one and one care of you it is extremely safe. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Hello and thank you for your question. Epinephrine is a very important component to the local anesthetic, which is injected into your nose during rhinoplasty because it causes less bleeding during the surgery so your surgeon can visualize all the important structures. When the surgery is performed under general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist, taking one and one care of you it is extremely safe. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Possible but not ideal It would be helpful to clarify the nature of your sensitivity, but for the sake of this question I’ll assume you’ve had injections of local anesthetic containing epinephrine and that even this small amount injected into your skin led to unwanted effects. It’s worth considering that while you are under general anesthetic, these effects would be dampened and likely resolved by the time you wake up.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Possible but not ideal It would be helpful to clarify the nature of your sensitivity, but for the sake of this question I’ll assume you’ve had injections of local anesthetic containing epinephrine and that even this small amount injected into your skin led to unwanted effects. It’s worth considering that while you are under general anesthetic, these effects would be dampened and likely resolved by the time you wake up.
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Many people have rapid heart beat from epinephrine when they go to the dentist. This is less likely to occur with rhinoplasty and the anesthesiologist will be able to control your heart rate
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May 7, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty Many people have rapid heart beat from epinephrine when they go to the dentist. This is less likely to occur with rhinoplasty and the anesthesiologist will be able to control your heart rate
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