I got implants 10 years ago when I was 25 I will be 35 in June, since then I had a little boy and nursed him for two years. I have also lost over gained over 60lbs and have lost 80lbs. My breast are heavy and saggy. I want to keep cost down and I heard that you can get a lift while awake. Is that true. I am not sure that I want implants anymore, I know for sure that I want small breast. Please help.
March 3, 2016
Answer: Breast lifts while awake A simple breast implant removal can be done using only local anesthesia but a breast lift (mastopexy) is a complex surgical procedure involving most of the breast and would require at least IV sedation and local anesthesia with a surgeon experienced with and comfortable with such techniques. Most plastic surgeons would do a breast lift under general anesthesia. Anesthesia means to be asleep. Local anesthesia means only the area worked on is put to sleep as for something like a mole excision. Under monitored IV sedation and local anesthesia, technically the patient is awake and only the area worked on is put to sleep - this could include the entire breast -- but the patient may feel like they were asleep under IV sedation and some IV sedatives like Propofol are somewhere between sedation and general anesthesia. You might consider removing your implants first with just a simple implant removal under local anesthesia and then decide if you want the lift procedure later under general anesthesia (or IV sedation local if your surgeon is experienced with such techniques).
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March 3, 2016
Answer: Breast lifts while awake A simple breast implant removal can be done using only local anesthesia but a breast lift (mastopexy) is a complex surgical procedure involving most of the breast and would require at least IV sedation and local anesthesia with a surgeon experienced with and comfortable with such techniques. Most plastic surgeons would do a breast lift under general anesthesia. Anesthesia means to be asleep. Local anesthesia means only the area worked on is put to sleep as for something like a mole excision. Under monitored IV sedation and local anesthesia, technically the patient is awake and only the area worked on is put to sleep - this could include the entire breast -- but the patient may feel like they were asleep under IV sedation and some IV sedatives like Propofol are somewhere between sedation and general anesthesia. You might consider removing your implants first with just a simple implant removal under local anesthesia and then decide if you want the lift procedure later under general anesthesia (or IV sedation local if your surgeon is experienced with such techniques).
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March 1, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift with Local Anesthesia Your medical history will need to be evaluated. I would not recommend having a breast lift under local anesthesia. Minor revisions can be done in an office setting under local anesthesia. Your health and safety is our upmost concern.
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March 1, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift with Local Anesthesia Your medical history will need to be evaluated. I would not recommend having a breast lift under local anesthesia. Minor revisions can be done in an office setting under local anesthesia. Your health and safety is our upmost concern.
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