Should I be this afraid of anesthesia and complications?

Hi Apeach, 

Consider the following comments regarding being scared about your upcoming rhinoplasty:


In my many years of being involved with doing some sort of nasal surgery and Rhinoplasty on many patients, I have never seen something "very bad happening" with anesthesia.

Typically, we are able to keep patients under light anesthesia. Patients do really well and rarely have minor problems.

I would suggest you make another appointment with your surgeon and share your concerns with him. He will be able to alleviate your fears and make you more confident about safety and the outcome.

Having your surgery done in a good facility that is accredited is key.

Please make sure that your surgeon is experienced, caring and has passion for rhinoplasty.

Also, meet your Board-Certified Anesthesiologist that will administer your anesthesia.

Generally speaking, driving is more dangerous than being under anesthesia.

The more you know about all these, the more you will be comfortable and confident with your surgery.


Hope this was helpful.

Good Luck,

Dr. Sajjadian

It is understandable
and even somewhat expected that you are experiencing such anxiousness in the
weeks leading up to your nose job. My advice is to try to remember the end
goal. At this point, you have more or less committed to the surgery, are
familiar with what is to entail, and have developed a relationship with your
surgeon. Try to trust that everything will run smoothly under his or her care,
and that the risk of complication is rare compared to the stronger possibility
of a successful surgery. Anytime the thought of fear comes into your mind, try
to replace this thought with the image of your improved self-image and
excitement for a more aesthetic you. 

 Dear Peach,

A small bit of nervousness is a very appropriate response.  If you have a considerable amount of nervousness I would recommend visiting again with your surgeon to review the entire process and get any lingering questions/concerns addressed.  Aesthetic surgery in the hands of qualified medical personnel is very safe.  

Dr. ES