I’m a healthy 42 year old woman, mom of two and want to speed up my recovery. I had breast augmentation in 2004 under general anesthesia and was very nauseous and had a bad sore throat for days…it was so hard to eat.
Answer: Anesthesia Greetings! There is no way to speed up the healing and recovery, General anesthesia allows the surgeon to undermine the skin and plicate "tighten the muscle". The recovery is the same regardless. You may want to speak with the anesthesia providers and possibly have a TIVA anesthesia.
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Answer: Anesthesia Greetings! There is no way to speed up the healing and recovery, General anesthesia allows the surgeon to undermine the skin and plicate "tighten the muscle". The recovery is the same regardless. You may want to speak with the anesthesia providers and possibly have a TIVA anesthesia.
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Mommy makeover under deep sedation Dear Stormy1221, mommy makeover is a major surgery that can last several hours, so general anesthesia is the best option. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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June 15, 2023
Answer: Mommy makeover under deep sedation Dear Stormy1221, mommy makeover is a major surgery that can last several hours, so general anesthesia is the best option. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Surgery If you are having muscle tightening with a tummy tuck, you will need general anesthesia since the muscle cannot be numbed. You can have a spinal anesthesia with IV sedation if your surgeon is agreeable. If you need the upper abdominal muscles tightened, the spinal will not be adequate and you will need general anesthesia. If skin with some fat is being removed, this can be done under local anesthesia and IV sedation.
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May 23, 2023
Answer: Surgery If you are having muscle tightening with a tummy tuck, you will need general anesthesia since the muscle cannot be numbed. You can have a spinal anesthesia with IV sedation if your surgeon is agreeable. If you need the upper abdominal muscles tightened, the spinal will not be adequate and you will need general anesthesia. If skin with some fat is being removed, this can be done under local anesthesia and IV sedation.
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April 13, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia for mommy makeover I recommend general anesthesia for this procedure, for both your safety and comfort. Be sure to let your surgical team know about the nausea you experienced with previous anesthesia, and that you had a sore throat, so that every precaution can be taken to prevent these side effects.
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April 13, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia for mommy makeover I recommend general anesthesia for this procedure, for both your safety and comfort. Be sure to let your surgical team know about the nausea you experienced with previous anesthesia, and that you had a sore throat, so that every precaution can be taken to prevent these side effects.
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April 7, 2023
Answer: Mommy Makeover under local? Thanks for your question. Mommy makeover can mean a lot of things and may include tummy, breast liposuction and even other surgeries. Even if were just a tummy tuck these things would be dangerous to do under local. Too much local anesthesia can be toxic. If you are having more surgeries let your PS and anesthesiologist know about your prior experience. In some cases extra medications can minimize post op nausea. In some case A laryngeal mask can replace a tube in the trachea that causes a sore throat. Your team will have to do what is safest for you but the discussion is worth having. Best wishes.
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April 7, 2023
Answer: Mommy Makeover under local? Thanks for your question. Mommy makeover can mean a lot of things and may include tummy, breast liposuction and even other surgeries. Even if were just a tummy tuck these things would be dangerous to do under local. Too much local anesthesia can be toxic. If you are having more surgeries let your PS and anesthesiologist know about your prior experience. In some cases extra medications can minimize post op nausea. In some case A laryngeal mask can replace a tube in the trachea that causes a sore throat. Your team will have to do what is safest for you but the discussion is worth having. Best wishes.
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