I went for a consult for a Mini Face Lift focusing mostly on jowls. I was told a Demerol shot would be given. For personal reasons, I do not want to take the shot. My question is, can I refuse to take the shot and has any doctor here ever had a patient that refused and you still moved forward with the procedure? If my face is going to be numb, what is the need for Demerol?
December 5, 2023
Answer: Facelift There are many options available for use other than Demerol. You should discuss this with your physician including why you don’t want Demerol. I’m no sure other options could be used
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December 5, 2023
Answer: Facelift There are many options available for use other than Demerol. You should discuss this with your physician including why you don’t want Demerol. I’m no sure other options could be used
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December 5, 2023
Answer: Face lift in local, twilight or general anesthesia We occasionally do face and neck lift in local anesthesia only. Those are patients whom we know very well from previous contacts(surgeries) and believe that uncomfortable injection of local anesthetic will be well tolerated. Most frequently we use twilight anesthesia, based on Propophol. In cases where additional surgeries of breast and abdomen are performed simultaneously, general anesthesia may be used. Demerol is not a critical part of any anesthesia and can be replaced o and avoided. Hope this helps.
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December 5, 2023
Answer: Face lift in local, twilight or general anesthesia We occasionally do face and neck lift in local anesthesia only. Those are patients whom we know very well from previous contacts(surgeries) and believe that uncomfortable injection of local anesthetic will be well tolerated. Most frequently we use twilight anesthesia, based on Propophol. In cases where additional surgeries of breast and abdomen are performed simultaneously, general anesthesia may be used. Demerol is not a critical part of any anesthesia and can be replaced o and avoided. Hope this helps.
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