I am nervous about anesthesia and wanted to know if I would be able to do a type of anesthesia that doesn't require you to be put to sleep for a Rhinoplasty. Also, I know I need to go in for an official consultation, but I wanted some feedback on my nose and what I could do to adjust it and therefore enhance my face.
I don’t want anything too invasive and was trying to avoid breaking the bridge. I was looking at possibly having the tip of my nose sculpted and maybe fillers on my bridge for my profile. I just wanted to know if I wanted a straighter bridge and wanted to fix my depressed tip, that I believe I have, would I be able to use a twilight anesthesia? Any suggestions?
Answer: Rhinoplasty can be done under local anesthesia I regularly perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia. To help patients we usually will give a mild sedative in pill form. The surgery takes 1 to 1 and a 1/2 hours. There is usually less bruising and no nausea with this technique. I suggest it to patients who think they can do it.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty can be done under local anesthesia I regularly perform rhinoplasty under local anesthesia. To help patients we usually will give a mild sedative in pill form. The surgery takes 1 to 1 and a 1/2 hours. There is usually less bruising and no nausea with this technique. I suggest it to patients who think they can do it.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Anesthesia Rhinoplasty can dramatically impact the appearance of the nose. When this procedure is performed with local anesthesia alone the response varies from patient to patient. Unfortunately, we frequently see patients who have significant pain and discomfort during the injection process when local anesthesia is used alone.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Anesthesia Rhinoplasty can dramatically impact the appearance of the nose. When this procedure is performed with local anesthesia alone the response varies from patient to patient. Unfortunately, we frequently see patients who have significant pain and discomfort during the injection process when local anesthesia is used alone.
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Various anesthesia options exist when performing a rhinoplasty. It appears, based on your stated goals and attached images, that you may require either a general anesthetic (especially if osteotomies are to be considered), or twilight anesthesia- which is basically intravenous sedation. I recommend to my patients considering this procedure typically a general anesthesia approach. This is primarily for patient comfort and stability. As well as, better predictability for the surgeon in the performance of the procedure.Best wishes with your upcoming plans.Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Center
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June 16, 2016
Answer: Various anesthesia options exist when performing a rhinoplasty. It appears, based on your stated goals and attached images, that you may require either a general anesthetic (especially if osteotomies are to be considered), or twilight anesthesia- which is basically intravenous sedation. I recommend to my patients considering this procedure typically a general anesthesia approach. This is primarily for patient comfort and stability. As well as, better predictability for the surgeon in the performance of the procedure.Best wishes with your upcoming plans.Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Center
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February 27, 2010
Answer: General anesthesia for rhinoplasty is preferred Rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia without complication. The real issue is whether this is the safest choice for anesthesia and whether your surgeon is compromising your result by minimizing the type of anesthesia. I generally prefer to perform the surgery under general anesthesia as I prefer to meticulously sculpt the nose during rhinoplasty.
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February 27, 2010
Answer: General anesthesia for rhinoplasty is preferred Rhinoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia without complication. The real issue is whether this is the safest choice for anesthesia and whether your surgeon is compromising your result by minimizing the type of anesthesia. I generally prefer to perform the surgery under general anesthesia as I prefer to meticulously sculpt the nose during rhinoplasty.
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February 17, 2010
Answer: General Anethesia with LMA for Rhinoplasty Local anesthesia may initially sound like a good idea for Rhinoplasty, but it's not necessarily the safest, nor the easiest circumstance for you or for the surgeon. As other posters have noted, anesthetic techniques are very safe in healthy patients. I routinely use General Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty (usually with LMA).
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February 17, 2010
Answer: General Anethesia with LMA for Rhinoplasty Local anesthesia may initially sound like a good idea for Rhinoplasty, but it's not necessarily the safest, nor the easiest circumstance for you or for the surgeon. As other posters have noted, anesthetic techniques are very safe in healthy patients. I routinely use General Anesthesia for Rhinoplasty (usually with LMA).
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