If my procedure is performed after another surgery 2 weeks prior (may just be coming off anticoagulants), would epidural or GA for this procedure be considered safer?
Answer: Epidural versus GA? Hello, although it is important what kind of anesthesia your previous surgery was performed with, I recommend you to choose epidural anesthesia. It will be safer.
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Answer: Epidural versus GA? Hello, although it is important what kind of anesthesia your previous surgery was performed with, I recommend you to choose epidural anesthesia. It will be safer.
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September 28, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia for labiaplasty Hello and thank you for your question.
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September 28, 2022
Answer: Anesthesia for labiaplasty Hello and thank you for your question.
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September 27, 2022
Answer: Thank you for your question If you are still under the effects of anticoagulants you should avoid epidural anesthesia. You can get a bleeding time (lab test) to see if you are still being effected. I suggest waiting to do your surgery to minimize surgical blood loss.
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September 27, 2022
Answer: Thank you for your question If you are still under the effects of anticoagulants you should avoid epidural anesthesia. You can get a bleeding time (lab test) to see if you are still being effected. I suggest waiting to do your surgery to minimize surgical blood loss.
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August 21, 2022
Answer: Epidural vs. GA? Hi Whatever,
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August 21, 2022
Answer: Epidural vs. GA? Hi Whatever,
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August 21, 2022
Answer: What's the safest anesthesia for labiaplasty? If you are just coming off of anticoagulants, you might not be ready for cosmetic surgery yet. Nonetheless, local is the safest anesthesia for labiaplasty because it is limited to the area being worked on and has no systemic effects in the tiny doses typically used for this procedure. Epidural anesthesia, similar to the type used for cesarean sections, would be extremely dangerous in someone recently anticoagulated. General is used by some surgeons who are not trained or skilled in local anesthesia techniques and has more risks than local. Local with IV sedation conducted by an anesthesiologist is safer than general for patients who simply wish to sleep through the procedure.
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August 21, 2022
Answer: What's the safest anesthesia for labiaplasty? If you are just coming off of anticoagulants, you might not be ready for cosmetic surgery yet. Nonetheless, local is the safest anesthesia for labiaplasty because it is limited to the area being worked on and has no systemic effects in the tiny doses typically used for this procedure. Epidural anesthesia, similar to the type used for cesarean sections, would be extremely dangerous in someone recently anticoagulated. General is used by some surgeons who are not trained or skilled in local anesthesia techniques and has more risks than local. Local with IV sedation conducted by an anesthesiologist is safer than general for patients who simply wish to sleep through the procedure.
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