How safe and effective is an epidural and sedation for Breast Augmentation ?

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Is this method of anesthesia only common in Dominica Republic and what is the blue pill ?

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question... In my practice almost all breast augmentation procedures are done under epidural anaesthesia.. with board certifies anaesthetist.. without any clomplication till the date.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  In my experience with surgery from residency through the present over the past 20 years and four distinct geophraphic locations--breast augmentation has been done mostly with general anesthesia.  That does not mean someone has not devised a good approach that can work well with other anesthesia methods,  good luck.

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Traditional epidurals only affect the lower spinal area. Thoracic epidurals can help provide anesthesia for the upper torso, but the risk of migration causing breathing difficulty or the possibility of collapsing a lung make it a poor choice. In a standard augmentation the length of surgery should be less than 1 hour. General anesthesia is very safe and a much better choice. Best of Luck!

Katherine Feliz Camilo, MD · Answer

In our practice it is very safe and effective. Selection of type of anesthesia depends on anesthesiologist skills and the preference and experience of your aesthetic medical facility. No need to worry . the blue pill refers to a sedative called midazolam and it is used before going to the OR to produce relaxation of the patients . Best wishes

Vasdev Rai, MD · Answer

Epidural anesthesia is used for gynecological surgeries and child births.  It does not anesthetize upper chest. Thus it has no role in breast augmentation.There will be no real role of it for breast augmentation.

How safe and effective is an epidural and sedation for Breast Augmentation ?

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