Recently I have become very scared that I will wake up during the surgery. I've seen some very scary numbers and apparently it happens quite often (1 in 19,000 cases). I'm trying hard to rationalize this fear. Please help. Has this ever happened with breast lift surgeries? Or is it more for serious, organ surgeries (heart, lung etc)? Also, are total-body paralyzing drugs usually used for breast lifts? So if I awake, will I be able to move my arm or something to alert? Thank you.
Answer: Surgery Must patients who have some awareness during surgery had sedation, not full general anesthesia. With general anesthesia your risk of waking up are remote.
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Answer: Surgery Must patients who have some awareness during surgery had sedation, not full general anesthesia. With general anesthesia your risk of waking up are remote.
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Answer: Anesthesia during a breast lift procedure It’s completely understandable to feel nervous about anesthesia and waking up during surgery, but the risk is extremely low, especially for breast lift surgery. For most cosmetic surgeries, including breast lifts, general anesthesia is used, which makes it very unlikely that you'll "wake up" during the procedure. For a breast lift, there is typically no need for paralyzing drugs that completely immobilize you. The anesthesia team monitors you throughout the procedure and adjusts the level of anesthesia if needed. If there is any sign that you might be feeling discomfort, they will administer more anesthesia to ensure you're unconscious and comfortable. Anesthesiologists use advanced monitoring equipment to ensure you remain safely under anesthesia throughout the surgery. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your anesthesiologist before surgery so that you feel comfortable! Remember, the vast majority of people who undergo breast lift surgery do so without any issues with anesthesia. The surgical environment, particularly in accredited surgical centers with experienced anesthesiologists and surgeons, is designed for safety. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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Answer: Anesthesia during a breast lift procedure It’s completely understandable to feel nervous about anesthesia and waking up during surgery, but the risk is extremely low, especially for breast lift surgery. For most cosmetic surgeries, including breast lifts, general anesthesia is used, which makes it very unlikely that you'll "wake up" during the procedure. For a breast lift, there is typically no need for paralyzing drugs that completely immobilize you. The anesthesia team monitors you throughout the procedure and adjusts the level of anesthesia if needed. If there is any sign that you might be feeling discomfort, they will administer more anesthesia to ensure you're unconscious and comfortable. Anesthesiologists use advanced monitoring equipment to ensure you remain safely under anesthesia throughout the surgery. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your anesthesiologist before surgery so that you feel comfortable! Remember, the vast majority of people who undergo breast lift surgery do so without any issues with anesthesia. The surgical environment, particularly in accredited surgical centers with experienced anesthesiologists and surgeons, is designed for safety. Krishna Vyas, MD, PhD, MHSHarvard, Hopkins, & Mayo Clinic Trained Aesthetic Plastic SurgeonNew York, New York
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia Most people do very well with general anesthesia and do not wake up. The paralyzing drugs are only used in the beginning for the breast lift. Procedures like open heart surgery do report some waking up while they are on bypass since some of the medications are now in the bypass machine. Your anesthesiologist will be present the whole time to watch and give you medications as needed. If you are still too worried, then perhaps elective cosmetic surgery is not right for you.
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February 2, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia Most people do very well with general anesthesia and do not wake up. The paralyzing drugs are only used in the beginning for the breast lift. Procedures like open heart surgery do report some waking up while they are on bypass since some of the medications are now in the bypass machine. Your anesthesiologist will be present the whole time to watch and give you medications as needed. If you are still too worried, then perhaps elective cosmetic surgery is not right for you.
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January 13, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia for breast lift is safe You should not require paralyzing anesthesia for a breast lift, but even if you did modern methods of monitoring make it virtually impossible that you could be awake but paralyzed. Feel free to ask your anesthesia provider about it before surgery.
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January 13, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia for breast lift is safe You should not require paralyzing anesthesia for a breast lift, but even if you did modern methods of monitoring make it virtually impossible that you could be awake but paralyzed. Feel free to ask your anesthesia provider about it before surgery.
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January 13, 2022
Answer: Waking Up During Surgery Good afternoon, I have been in practice for 22 years and never had this happen- but I also operate only in a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center or full service hospital with board certified M.D. anesthesiologists. If you have your surgery in someone's office surgery suite, then all bets are off because you never know the experience or training of the "staff" and what corners they may be cutting. I know a surgeon in Delray Beach who met his "O.R. nurse" at Lowe's where she was working in the Home and Garden department- check references, ask questions, and be an educated consumer.
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January 13, 2022
Answer: Waking Up During Surgery Good afternoon, I have been in practice for 22 years and never had this happen- but I also operate only in a fully accredited ambulatory surgery center or full service hospital with board certified M.D. anesthesiologists. If you have your surgery in someone's office surgery suite, then all bets are off because you never know the experience or training of the "staff" and what corners they may be cutting. I know a surgeon in Delray Beach who met his "O.R. nurse" at Lowe's where she was working in the Home and Garden department- check references, ask questions, and be an educated consumer.
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