Hi, I am in my 40s and interested in a mini facelift and neck lift. I hear that many surgeons are doing this procedure with only a local anesthetic and oral sedatives and pain killers. I also know some more traditional plastic surgeons insist that this is better done under something like twilight sedation/propofol. Can some plastic surgeons share their opinion on this because I would like to do this procedure one way or another. Thank you so much in advance.
August 18, 2022
Answer: Yes, it can be done Yes, a mini facelift and necklift can be done under only local anesthesia. However, you will typically be more comfortable under sedation or anesthesia, as it is sometimes difficult to get comfortable (and stay still!) for a period of time without this. Having an anesthesiologist there also allows them to focus on your comfort, blood pressure, oxygen levels, etc so the surgeon can focus on doing the best work possible. Best of luck!
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August 18, 2022
Answer: Yes, it can be done Yes, a mini facelift and necklift can be done under only local anesthesia. However, you will typically be more comfortable under sedation or anesthesia, as it is sometimes difficult to get comfortable (and stay still!) for a period of time without this. Having an anesthesiologist there also allows them to focus on your comfort, blood pressure, oxygen levels, etc so the surgeon can focus on doing the best work possible. Best of luck!
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May 3, 2022
Answer: No reason not to do under local As long as you have no underlying medical problems, there's no reason you could not be done under local anesthesia. I've done thousands of facelifts, not mini facelifts, under local anesthesia, including deep plane vertical lifts. Every surgeon has his preferences, so its best to seek other opinions to see which surgeon best fits your desires.
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May 3, 2022
Answer: No reason not to do under local As long as you have no underlying medical problems, there's no reason you could not be done under local anesthesia. I've done thousands of facelifts, not mini facelifts, under local anesthesia, including deep plane vertical lifts. Every surgeon has his preferences, so its best to seek other opinions to see which surgeon best fits your desires.
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