Why IV sedation for Brachioplasty vs general anesthesia? Would it be wrong for me to request general?

June 9, 2016
Asked By:Apollo star in San Diego, CA

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.

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