Hello, what type of anaesthesia is used for lower lid eye surgery (blepharoplasty) plus fat grafting which will then be transplanted into my under eyes in order to improve dark circles ?
Answer: Best anesthesia for lower lid blepharoplasty... Dear Jeff,While upper lid blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia quite comfortably; lower lid blepharoplasty is different. In order to remove the fat in the lower lid, the surgeon must pull the fat forward -- and in the lower lid, this can be quite uncomfortable, giving the patient an intense pressure sensation behind the eye. In my experience, local anesthesia PLUS IV sedation (aka 'twilight') is the most comfortable way for most patients to undergo this procedure. General anesthesia is not necessary unless the patient is extremely anxious. However, if you want to save money, and you are not a very nervous person, you can have the lower lid blepharoplasty with lower lid fat transfer under local anesthesia with oral sedation. But, know that you may experience some discomfort for a few short minutes during the procedure. Hope this helps!Dr. Michelle Yagoda
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Answer: Best anesthesia for lower lid blepharoplasty... Dear Jeff,While upper lid blepharoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia quite comfortably; lower lid blepharoplasty is different. In order to remove the fat in the lower lid, the surgeon must pull the fat forward -- and in the lower lid, this can be quite uncomfortable, giving the patient an intense pressure sensation behind the eye. In my experience, local anesthesia PLUS IV sedation (aka 'twilight') is the most comfortable way for most patients to undergo this procedure. General anesthesia is not necessary unless the patient is extremely anxious. However, if you want to save money, and you are not a very nervous person, you can have the lower lid blepharoplasty with lower lid fat transfer under local anesthesia with oral sedation. But, know that you may experience some discomfort for a few short minutes during the procedure. Hope this helps!Dr. Michelle Yagoda
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Wich anesthesia? Hi and thanks for your question. Actually any of these can be used it depends on how you want to feel during your procedure, do you want to feel needles, hear and see or your prefer to just wake up and have it finished?Best wishes.Dr Milla
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September 23, 2015
Answer: Wich anesthesia? Hi and thanks for your question. Actually any of these can be used it depends on how you want to feel during your procedure, do you want to feel needles, hear and see or your prefer to just wake up and have it finished?Best wishes.Dr Milla
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