I'm looking into correcting the bulbous tip of my nose, and was wondering that as the bones of my nose won't be affected at all, would it be possible to have this correction done only with a local anaesthesia?
Answer: Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty There are various methods of anesthesia used in rhinoplasty and cosmetic surgery. These include general anesthesia, IV sedation, local / topical anesthesia. Different surgeons prefer different types of anesthesia depending on the what needs to be done surgically, but the number one priority during surgery (other than obtaining a good cosmetic result) is the patient's safety.
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Answer: Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty There are various methods of anesthesia used in rhinoplasty and cosmetic surgery. These include general anesthesia, IV sedation, local / topical anesthesia. Different surgeons prefer different types of anesthesia depending on the what needs to be done surgically, but the number one priority during surgery (other than obtaining a good cosmetic result) is the patient's safety.
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June 16, 2009
Answer: It could be done, but I wouldn't recommend it It is generally best to have your rhinoplasty done under general anesthesia for several reasons.
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June 16, 2009
Answer: It could be done, but I wouldn't recommend it It is generally best to have your rhinoplasty done under general anesthesia for several reasons.
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June 15, 2009
Answer: Tip rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia if you can tolerate injections. Local anesthesia can be administered by itself or in combination with oral or intravenous sedation.
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June 15, 2009
Answer: Tip rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia if you can tolerate injections. Local anesthesia can be administered by itself or in combination with oral or intravenous sedation.
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June 25, 2009
Answer: General anesthesia is more comfortable for the patient The bulbousness of the tip can be corrected under local anesthesia, but it is difficult to get the entire nasal tip numb. In our office it is usually done under general anesthesia as it is very safe and comfortable for the patients. It is possible to have a tip plasty done under a local anesthesia, but the nose will have to be numbed up completely, which can be quite painful.
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June 25, 2009
Answer: General anesthesia is more comfortable for the patient The bulbousness of the tip can be corrected under local anesthesia, but it is difficult to get the entire nasal tip numb. In our office it is usually done under general anesthesia as it is very safe and comfortable for the patients. It is possible to have a tip plasty done under a local anesthesia, but the nose will have to be numbed up completely, which can be quite painful.
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