Doing research first.. I read on a doctor's page: "The reason why we do not use local anesthesia for vaginal surgery is that the injection of the fluid into the tissue makes the tissue swell dramatically. If the tissue is swollen it is very difficult to artistically shape the labia because now you are no longer operating on the original labia. What you are operating on is a swollen version of the labia thus making it quite difficult to shape the labia with great confidence." Is this agreeable??
Answer: Local anesthesia versus general anesthesia for labiaplasty
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Answer: Labiaplasty and Anesthesia I find that if done correctly, local anesthesia provides excellent numbing and is tolerated by my patients extremely well. Local anesthesia should not hinder an experienced surgeon's ability to achieve the patient's desired results of a labiaplasty. Local anesthesia is more cost effective, and there are less risks associated with local anesthesia than there are with general. Tissues do swell after we inject local anesthesia, however as an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, we understand how to make our initial marks and plan the surgery so that despite swelling immediately (from anesthesia), or later on during surgery (for any other reason) we can continue and complete the surgery with complete success. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are trained to create these types of flaps and move tissue around the entire body, so anyone that can't do this with a bit of swelling perhaps should gain a little more experience before attempting it with local anesthesia. Best wishes.
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Answer: Labiaplasty and Anesthesia I find that if done correctly, local anesthesia provides excellent numbing and is tolerated by my patients extremely well. Local anesthesia should not hinder an experienced surgeon's ability to achieve the patient's desired results of a labiaplasty. Local anesthesia is more cost effective, and there are less risks associated with local anesthesia than there are with general. Tissues do swell after we inject local anesthesia, however as an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, we understand how to make our initial marks and plan the surgery so that despite swelling immediately (from anesthesia), or later on during surgery (for any other reason) we can continue and complete the surgery with complete success. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons are trained to create these types of flaps and move tissue around the entire body, so anyone that can't do this with a bit of swelling perhaps should gain a little more experience before attempting it with local anesthesia. Best wishes.
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Answer: Why is Local Anesthesia over General More Common for Labiaplasty? Is It a 'Shortcut' Per Se?
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Answer: Why is Local Anesthesia over General More Common for Labiaplasty? Is It a 'Shortcut' Per Se?
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