I am 5 feet 5 inches tall, 130 lbs. Not sure how much I should take. I would like to sleep throught most of it but I also want to take a safe amount.
Answer: Any role for anxiety pills before a #necklift: yes or no? Thank you for your question.The answer is yes but I reserve this recommendation for my very anxious patients.I perform all my necklifts under intravenous sedation with local anesthesia so my board-certified anesthesiologist will always administer the intravenous version of Ativan, along with other medications (analogous to the intravenous medications given for colonoscopy and gastroscopy).Now some of my patients want to control the anxiety for the night before so they can have a somewhat normal night and I will prescribe 1mg in most cases, unless they are accostumed to the 1mg dose; in those later case, 2 mg would be enough.I have never had to prescribe 4mg and it seems high to me so be careful. And please ask your plastic surgical team, surgeon or nurse.And remember that alcohol is never recommended before surgery as this will increase your bleeding.Please let us know if this information was helpful.Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and facialist
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Any role for anxiety pills before a #necklift: yes or no? Thank you for your question.The answer is yes but I reserve this recommendation for my very anxious patients.I perform all my necklifts under intravenous sedation with local anesthesia so my board-certified anesthesiologist will always administer the intravenous version of Ativan, along with other medications (analogous to the intravenous medications given for colonoscopy and gastroscopy).Now some of my patients want to control the anxiety for the night before so they can have a somewhat normal night and I will prescribe 1mg in most cases, unless they are accostumed to the 1mg dose; in those later case, 2 mg would be enough.I have never had to prescribe 4mg and it seems high to me so be careful. And please ask your plastic surgical team, surgeon or nurse.And remember that alcohol is never recommended before surgery as this will increase your bleeding.Please let us know if this information was helpful.Best regards,Dr. Marc DuPéré, Toronto aesthetic plastic surgeon and facialist
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklit As our patients enter the Clevens Center here in Melbourne, FL for a Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift, they typically do not need anxiety pills. The Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift is a minimally invasive procedure that is nearly painless as our patients experience a short recovery of only a few days. I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklit As our patients enter the Clevens Center here in Melbourne, FL for a Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift, they typically do not need anxiety pills. The Laser-Assisted Weekend Necklift is a minimally invasive procedure that is nearly painless as our patients experience a short recovery of only a few days. I suggest you consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon
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October 22, 2015
Answer: Neck lift pre-medications Thank you for the question. Ativan is commonly used to help relax patients before induction of anesthesia or sedation. The dose really depends on your prior exposure to the medication (tolerance) in addition to your weight. A 2mg dose to start seems reasonable. Best of luck!
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Answer: Neck lift pre-medications Thank you for the question. Ativan is commonly used to help relax patients before induction of anesthesia or sedation. The dose really depends on your prior exposure to the medication (tolerance) in addition to your weight. A 2mg dose to start seems reasonable. Best of luck!
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October 21, 2015
Answer: Preoperative medications before a neck lift In our practice, we do not use Ativan prior to a neck lift procedure, so it is best to check with your operative surgeon. We also perform neck lift procedures under general anesthesia, not local anesthesia for patient safety and comfort
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Answer: Preoperative medications before a neck lift In our practice, we do not use Ativan prior to a neck lift procedure, so it is best to check with your operative surgeon. We also perform neck lift procedures under general anesthesia, not local anesthesia for patient safety and comfort
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October 20, 2015
Answer: How much Ativan to take before neck lift? 2 - 4 mg of Ativan is the usual adult dose for insomnia. Most surgeons will be very specific about the medications and dosages they prefer their patients to have before a surgical procedure. I would suggest contacting your surgeon's office and asking them for a specific dosage of Ativan for you to take before your procedure.
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Answer: How much Ativan to take before neck lift? 2 - 4 mg of Ativan is the usual adult dose for insomnia. Most surgeons will be very specific about the medications and dosages they prefer their patients to have before a surgical procedure. I would suggest contacting your surgeon's office and asking them for a specific dosage of Ativan for you to take before your procedure.
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