I have had a few consultations for upper eyelid lift/bleparoplasty and two Drs suggested getting it done at same time as my BA and one Dr. said better to do separate and do eyelids while awake so he can be presise by having me open and close eyes. Which is better ease? I have anxiety thst i would be ok being awake for it..no worries about pain just the thought of what happening. Thanks
August 13, 2018
Answer: Is it best to have my upper lid surgery under general anesthesia versus local anesthesia? With or without breast augmentation? Thank you for your question.With precise marking, both types of anesthetics are feasible with equal results. It is true for "ptosis repair" (dropped upper lids seen with aging) to be done when awake, but it is not necessary for an upper blepharoplasty.One one hand it is convenient to have it done along with your breast surgery, to combine the recovery.On the other hand, I do my upper lid surgery (when a single procedure) with local anesthesia but I add a slight twilight sedation to make it more comfortable for my patients. It is a 45-60 minute procedure and the discomfort is truly minimal, and same results expected.Hope this helps and reassures you.Kind regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon.
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Is it best to have my upper lid surgery under general anesthesia versus local anesthesia? With or without breast augmentation? Thank you for your question.With precise marking, both types of anesthetics are feasible with equal results. It is true for "ptosis repair" (dropped upper lids seen with aging) to be done when awake, but it is not necessary for an upper blepharoplasty.One one hand it is convenient to have it done along with your breast surgery, to combine the recovery.On the other hand, I do my upper lid surgery (when a single procedure) with local anesthesia but I add a slight twilight sedation to make it more comfortable for my patients. It is a 45-60 minute procedure and the discomfort is truly minimal, and same results expected.Hope this helps and reassures you.Kind regards,Dr. Marc DuPere, aesthetic plastic surgeon.
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Eyelid surgery best done under local anesthesia Upper blepharoplasty is best done under local anesthesia, rather than general anesthesia, for multiple reasons including 1) safer, 2) quicker recovery, 3) better results since patient can open his/her eyes during the procedure. Local anesthesia can be combined with oral sedation or IV sedation to relax the patient.
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August 13, 2018
Answer: Eyelid surgery best done under local anesthesia Upper blepharoplasty is best done under local anesthesia, rather than general anesthesia, for multiple reasons including 1) safer, 2) quicker recovery, 3) better results since patient can open his/her eyes during the procedure. Local anesthesia can be combined with oral sedation or IV sedation to relax the patient.
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