Scared of waking up during Breast Lift surgery. Please help :( - how to rationalize?

January 10, 2022
Asked By:Forceful1422 in New York, NY

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.

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January 11, 2022

Answer: Surgery

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Answer: Anesthesia during a breast lift procedure

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Answer: Anesthesia during a breast lift procedure

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February 2, 2022

Answer: Anesthesia

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February 2, 2022

Answer: Anesthesia

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Anesthesia for breast lift is safe

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