Is it possible to have facelift without general anesthetic?

Yes a facelift with a neck lift can be performed without general anesthesia. I only perform my facelifts this way as my patients prefer to avoid the risks associated with general anesthesia and I find that my patients recovery is much quicker and with less swelling associated with it. I also routinely perform combination procedures with eyelids and facelift with a neck lift without general anesthesia. The important questions to have answered for yourself is to ensure your surgeon has experience and is comfortable performing it this way and you have clearance from your primary care physician.

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I have pioneered my Concept Facelift, which targets the SMAS muscle and skin, therefore giving the same longevity as a traditional facelift, however is performed under local anaesthetic.  This ensures a significantly reduced recovery period, with minimum swelling and bruising, therefore patients returning to their daily routines within 5-7 days. My reasons for pioneering this were because patients did not want the health risk of going under general anaesthetic (especially as is it not a necessity procedure), local anaesthetic or twilight sedation would be a great alternative, not only for health reasons but your recovery period will be shorter.  My patients will experience slight discomfort when injecting the local anaesthetic, then will feel very relaxed and calm throughout the procedure (please watch video).



Please make sure you find a reputable and qualified plastic surgeon who can assess you properly to give you a realistic idea of what outcome you can achieve. 



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Thanks for posting your question. I have performed thousands of facelifts, neck lifts, mini lifts, blephs, lasers and chin implants all under local anesthesia and oral sedation (valium). Done properly, patients are comfortable and have an easier recovery both mentally and physically. There is an art and science to this local anesthesia technique to acquire a high level of patient comfort. My patients do not even require a narcotic prior or during their their procedures thus reducing nausea caused by narcotics. The risks, both short term and long term, of general anesthesia are eliminated. Even under local anesthesia, I do choose to perform the procedure in an accredited surgery center (AAAASF). One final note, performing all these procedures will be too much to do under local.  I would consider doing these procedures in two phases. Please consult with several board certified surgeons experienced in facelifting and also in local anesthesia techniques.

It is possible but you have to discuss this with your surgeon and anesthesiologist and make absolutely certain it can be done.

Yes, it is possible to have a facelift without a general anesthetic.  Generally speaking, mini facelifts, or in the case of my practice, the MACS lift is done under local anesthetic.  This lift is less extensive and less invasive than my standard facelift and is very easy to tolerate once the local is in (that part hurts though).  The key however is not avoiding general anesthesia.  The key is finding the surgeon who can do the best thing for your face and do it safely.  Good luck!