I'm a 62 year old male and urinate a lot more frequently than when I was younger but that is not unusual. I'm schedule for a lower facelift/necklift that I know takes a long time but this surgeon uses local anesthetic with oral sedative. He is on vacation and I'm scheduled when he returns (after being on a 9 month waiting list). I just thought of this urination thing and wondering what happens if I have to in the middle of it? help!
Answer: Having to pee in the middle of a facelift procedure Hello, thank you for your question and being pretty realistic about your concerns. So typically if a patient had to pee during an awake facelift most likely would put a bed pan under him/her. We have had it happen before so you are not alone. If you know you have an overactive bladder, I would bring it to the attention of your surgeon. Limit your fluid intake prior to the surgery and of course empty your bladder prior. If your surgeon feels the need to put in a foley catheter then that would be their decision. Perhaps you can talk to your family doctor about it and consider a trial of medication to start taking for certain occasions such as this surgery, or for long car rides or other events you may need it for.
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Answer: Having to pee in the middle of a facelift procedure Hello, thank you for your question and being pretty realistic about your concerns. So typically if a patient had to pee during an awake facelift most likely would put a bed pan under him/her. We have had it happen before so you are not alone. If you know you have an overactive bladder, I would bring it to the attention of your surgeon. Limit your fluid intake prior to the surgery and of course empty your bladder prior. If your surgeon feels the need to put in a foley catheter then that would be their decision. Perhaps you can talk to your family doctor about it and consider a trial of medication to start taking for certain occasions such as this surgery, or for long car rides or other events you may need it for.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: Urge to urinate during a surgical procedure under sedation I understand your concern.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: Urge to urinate during a surgical procedure under sedation I understand your concern.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: How long is the procedure? I also perform my procedures under local anesthesia and do my deep plane lifts in 2 1/2 to 2 hrs 45 min. Most of my patients are able to hold it that long and besides are sedated so they are comfortable. For the rare case of someone who has to urinate, they use a bedpan or urinal.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: How long is the procedure? I also perform my procedures under local anesthesia and do my deep plane lifts in 2 1/2 to 2 hrs 45 min. Most of my patients are able to hold it that long and besides are sedated so they are comfortable. For the rare case of someone who has to urinate, they use a bedpan or urinal.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: Facelift and urgency If your surgeon is using local anesthetic and just oral sedation, you will be awake enough to determine when you need to urinate, and then the surgeon will just find a time when it will be convenient to take a break. You can get up and go urinate, then come back and complete the procedure. I have this happen frequently in my own practice.
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July 14, 2022
Answer: Facelift and urgency If your surgeon is using local anesthetic and just oral sedation, you will be awake enough to determine when you need to urinate, and then the surgeon will just find a time when it will be convenient to take a break. You can get up and go urinate, then come back and complete the procedure. I have this happen frequently in my own practice.
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July 15, 2022
Answer: What if I need to urinate during my facelift Congratulations on your upcoming facelift. You should have plenty of opportunities to use the restroom during the preop hour before your surgery. Usually you also use the restroom immediately before going into the OR. There have been a few cases throughout the years where a patient does absolutely have to urinate during the case; in that situation, we break sterility and allow you to use the restroom.
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July 15, 2022
Answer: What if I need to urinate during my facelift Congratulations on your upcoming facelift. You should have plenty of opportunities to use the restroom during the preop hour before your surgery. Usually you also use the restroom immediately before going into the OR. There have been a few cases throughout the years where a patient does absolutely have to urinate during the case; in that situation, we break sterility and allow you to use the restroom.
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