I have an appointment with a surgeon next month for brachioplasty (after losing 120lbs). I have talked to the office staff they have stated that the surgeons perform it under sedation with local in the office. I understand the medications used for sedation vs general (Im an ICU and ER nurse). I have had two procedures in the past (CTR and derm) with IV sedation. Versed and propofol had almost no effect and made me more non-compliant than anything. I ended up with an LMA for the CTR.
Answer: Anesthesia Hello,Please be sure that your surgeon is ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon that specializes in body contouring surgery. Brachioplasty should be performed in an accredited (AAA, AAAA, Medicare, etc.) ambulatory surgery center, not an office. Although it can be done with 'sedation', it should be done under general anesthesia. Regardless, there needs to be a ABA certified anesthesiologist caring for you as well. Best of luck!
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Answer: Anesthesia Hello,Please be sure that your surgeon is ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeon that specializes in body contouring surgery. Brachioplasty should be performed in an accredited (AAA, AAAA, Medicare, etc.) ambulatory surgery center, not an office. Although it can be done with 'sedation', it should be done under general anesthesia. Regardless, there needs to be a ABA certified anesthesiologist caring for you as well. Best of luck!
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Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty arm liposuction VASER arm liposuction arm liposculpturing anesthesia Hello Apollo Star,Thank you for your question regarding IV sedation or general anesthesia for an arm lift. Since 2000, I have performed hundreds of arm lifts. All the arm lifts I have performed were under general anesthesia. None of my patients had any problems with anesthesia.
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Answer: Arm lift arm reduction brachioplasty arm liposuction VASER arm liposuction arm liposculpturing anesthesia Hello Apollo Star,Thank you for your question regarding IV sedation or general anesthesia for an arm lift. Since 2000, I have performed hundreds of arm lifts. All the arm lifts I have performed were under general anesthesia. None of my patients had any problems with anesthesia.
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June 20, 2016
Answer: Why IV sedation for Brachioplasty vs general anesthesia? Would it be wrong for me to request general? Congratulations on your significant weight loss; you should be very proud of this accomplishment. In my practice, I perform arm lifting surgery under general anesthesia only (provided by board-certified anesthesiologists). I have found that this allows for maximal patient comfort, safety, and immobility considerations. My best suggestion: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant/demonstrable experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Working together you will come up with a plan to achieve your desired outcome safely and comfortably. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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June 20, 2016
Answer: Why IV sedation for Brachioplasty vs general anesthesia? Would it be wrong for me to request general? Congratulations on your significant weight loss; you should be very proud of this accomplishment. In my practice, I perform arm lifting surgery under general anesthesia only (provided by board-certified anesthesiologists). I have found that this allows for maximal patient comfort, safety, and immobility considerations. My best suggestion: select your plastic surgeon carefully. Make sure that he/she has significant/demonstrable experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Working together you will come up with a plan to achieve your desired outcome safely and comfortably. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.
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July 6, 2016
Answer: Anesthesia Usage in Melbourne, Florida Anesthesia considerations for any procedure including brachioplasty tend
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July 6, 2016
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June 17, 2016
Answer: IV sedation vs general Both methods of anesthesia are fine but I would make sure that the office maintains the same standards for monitoring and post op recovery as an outpatient surgical facility. What you don't want to happen is that there is no preparation for an emergency should it arise during the IV sedation.
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June 17, 2016
Answer: IV sedation vs general Both methods of anesthesia are fine but I would make sure that the office maintains the same standards for monitoring and post op recovery as an outpatient surgical facility. What you don't want to happen is that there is no preparation for an emergency should it arise during the IV sedation.
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