I have read that anesthesia can exacerbate the clumps and taus that make up Alzheimers. Anesthesia does not itself cause dimentia but it may contribute to a hastening of clumps and taus. I am 67 and dimentia has run in my family although not linearly. I would like to avoid it obviously, so I would like to be sedated in a way that has the least ability of damaging my brain but also keeps me from feeling and waking up during the procedure. The procedure is facelift, fat transer, lip lift.
Answer: Anesthesia Risks In my practice, most procedures are performed using oral sedation with IM injections with local anesthesia. Most do very well and only remember some of the background music and brief parts of the conversations. If patients desire to be less aware, we also give patients the option of having IV sedation or general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist. IV sedation gives the benefit of less awareness but still retains the ability to breathe on your own. Organ systems are not anesthetized with anesthetic gases unlike full general anesthesia where it can take days for normal function to return.
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Answer: Anesthesia Risks In my practice, most procedures are performed using oral sedation with IM injections with local anesthesia. Most do very well and only remember some of the background music and brief parts of the conversations. If patients desire to be less aware, we also give patients the option of having IV sedation or general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist. IV sedation gives the benefit of less awareness but still retains the ability to breathe on your own. Organ systems are not anesthetized with anesthetic gases unlike full general anesthesia where it can take days for normal function to return.
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Answer: Best anasthetic to avoid contributihng to any Alzheimers or other dementia? The best and gentlest anesthetic option for patients aiming to minimize potential cognitive effects is typically intravenous (IV) sedation, also known as twilight anesthesia, paired with local anesthesia. This approach is less invasive than general anesthesia and is less likely to affect brain function or accelerate the buildup of tau or clumps. For facial procedures such as facelifts, fat transfers, and lip lifts, many skilled facial plastic surgeons can perform surgery under local anesthesia with mild IV sedation, especially for healthy, non-smoking patients. Consult your surgeon to find out if you're a suitable candidate. If general anesthesia is necessary, you can still take steps to reduce cognitive risks. Discuss these steps and your preferences with your anesthesiologist and surgeon. Be sure to share your family history with them so they can tailor your care to prioritize brain safety.
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Answer: Best anasthetic to avoid contributihng to any Alzheimers or other dementia? The best and gentlest anesthetic option for patients aiming to minimize potential cognitive effects is typically intravenous (IV) sedation, also known as twilight anesthesia, paired with local anesthesia. This approach is less invasive than general anesthesia and is less likely to affect brain function or accelerate the buildup of tau or clumps. For facial procedures such as facelifts, fat transfers, and lip lifts, many skilled facial plastic surgeons can perform surgery under local anesthesia with mild IV sedation, especially for healthy, non-smoking patients. Consult your surgeon to find out if you're a suitable candidate. If general anesthesia is necessary, you can still take steps to reduce cognitive risks. Discuss these steps and your preferences with your anesthesiologist and surgeon. Be sure to share your family history with them so they can tailor your care to prioritize brain safety.
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January 21, 2025
Answer: Facelift anesthesia The detrimental effects of anesthesia related to brain are likely from reduced oxygenation during the procedure. As long as you mention your concerns to the anesthesiologist they can make sure that your oxygen saturation remains high during the procedure and hence avoid any cognitive effects.
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January 21, 2025
Answer: Facelift anesthesia The detrimental effects of anesthesia related to brain are likely from reduced oxygenation during the procedure. As long as you mention your concerns to the anesthesiologist they can make sure that your oxygen saturation remains high during the procedure and hence avoid any cognitive effects.
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November 9, 2024
Answer: How can i minimise the negative effects of anesthesia for my facelift procedure. Minimizing anesthesia is always a good idea. This is why I perform all my facial aesthetic procedures under local anesthesia with moderate sedation. This includes facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, etc. If the surgeon is experienced in giving the local anesthesia by first blocking some of the sensory nerves, the discomfort is minimal. This is why I only use medicine for relieving the pain of injection and a sedative to remove the patient's anxiety. The surgeons who are not comfortable with local anesthesia techniques will tell you that you could not have the proper operation without general anesthesia or heavy sedation. This is not true.
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November 9, 2024
Answer: How can i minimise the negative effects of anesthesia for my facelift procedure. Minimizing anesthesia is always a good idea. This is why I perform all my facial aesthetic procedures under local anesthesia with moderate sedation. This includes facelifts, eyelid surgery, brow lifts, etc. If the surgeon is experienced in giving the local anesthesia by first blocking some of the sensory nerves, the discomfort is minimal. This is why I only use medicine for relieving the pain of injection and a sedative to remove the patient's anxiety. The surgeons who are not comfortable with local anesthesia techniques will tell you that you could not have the proper operation without general anesthesia or heavy sedation. This is not true.
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October 1, 2024
Answer: Local anesthesia may be a good option There is no definitive evidence that general anesthesia will cause worsening dementia or accelerate Alzheimers. Having said that, there are plenty of stories of patients who said they have "brain fog" after general anesthesia. I have performed many facelifts, fat transfers, and lip lifts under pure local anesthesia and have also combined them with IV sedation with Versed/Propofol, etc. These options may be a consideration when undergoing this procedure and it is best to have a good conversation with your surgeon and anesthesiologist.
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October 1, 2024
Answer: Local anesthesia may be a good option There is no definitive evidence that general anesthesia will cause worsening dementia or accelerate Alzheimers. Having said that, there are plenty of stories of patients who said they have "brain fog" after general anesthesia. I have performed many facelifts, fat transfers, and lip lifts under pure local anesthesia and have also combined them with IV sedation with Versed/Propofol, etc. These options may be a consideration when undergoing this procedure and it is best to have a good conversation with your surgeon and anesthesiologist.
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September 30, 2024
Answer: Anesthetic choices So there is really alot of ongoing research about the potential connection between neurocognitive decline and general anesthesia. Most associate it with the use of isoflurane and sevoflurane but there really is not any definitive evidence one way or the other.
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September 30, 2024
Answer: Anesthetic choices So there is really alot of ongoing research about the potential connection between neurocognitive decline and general anesthesia. Most associate it with the use of isoflurane and sevoflurane but there really is not any definitive evidence one way or the other.
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