To me safety trumps comfort, and I think local anesthesia would be safer in terms of mortality/complications compared to sedation or general. Are there any surgeons who specialize in rhinoplasty for bulbous noses that might need grafting using only local? Or are there other procedures (non-surgical or recent advances) to address this? I wear specs so I'm fine with the bridge.
June 8, 2024
Answer: Best option for best experience is general anesthesia. Thank you for your photographs. The rate of mortality or complications with generally anesthesia for rhinoplasty is extremely low, approaching zero. General anesthesia also gives you an excellent experience as you have no memory of the procedure. Locally anesthesia could potentially have issues with fluids getting into your airway, requiring uncomfortable suctioning. This is especially true if nasal septal cartilage grafts need to be harvested from your septum for nasal tip support. All surgeons want their patients to have a good experience and be happy with their results. I believe general anesthesia for your rhinoplasty would be the smartest way forward for you. Have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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June 8, 2024
Answer: Best option for best experience is general anesthesia. Thank you for your photographs. The rate of mortality or complications with generally anesthesia for rhinoplasty is extremely low, approaching zero. General anesthesia also gives you an excellent experience as you have no memory of the procedure. Locally anesthesia could potentially have issues with fluids getting into your airway, requiring uncomfortable suctioning. This is especially true if nasal septal cartilage grafts need to be harvested from your septum for nasal tip support. All surgeons want their patients to have a good experience and be happy with their results. I believe general anesthesia for your rhinoplasty would be the smartest way forward for you. Have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Tip plasty under local anesthesia Tip plasty can be done under local anesthesia only. The technique can be open or closed. Most patients can handle it well. The important thing is to find a surgeon who is used to doing these under local anesthesia.
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June 7, 2024
Answer: Tip plasty under local anesthesia Tip plasty can be done under local anesthesia only. The technique can be open or closed. Most patients can handle it well. The important thing is to find a surgeon who is used to doing these under local anesthesia.
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