How Do They Get the Anesthesia to Wear off After a Breast Reduction

It is completely normal to be uneasy about having surgery and being asleep under general anesthesia.  General anesthesia is very safe when it is performed by a board certified anesthesiologist at an accredited hospital or surgery center.  In terms of waking up after a procedure, the anesthesiologist titrates the amount of medication you are given so that it wears off gradually and its wearing off coincides with the end of the surgery.

I would suggest that you discuss your concerns with your surgeon and with your anesthesiologist.  

Thank you for the question.

It is very common for patients to have anxiety regarding anesthesia necessary for plastic surgical procedures. In reality general anesthesia provided by a board-certified anesthesiologist in a fully accredited surgery center or hospital is extremely safe.

in regards to the question, anesthesiologists titrate the intravenous medications and inhalant agents in relation to progress of surgery. In other words, as a surgical procedure comes to a conclusion these agents are  weaned off. The anesthesiologists will also use medications to “reverse” the effects of agents previously used.

Again, teamwork is important to allow the anesthesiologist to  titrate the amount of anesthesia necessary (not too much or too little)  to provide a safe and comfortable experience for the patient.

I hope this helps.