Awake during open rhinoplasty (cartilage/tip only)?

June 30, 2016
Asked By:desertrose99 in Tucson, AZ

6 years ago I had rhinoplasty, but I'm not satisfied with the tip of my nose. I went for a revision consultation today, and the surgeon told me that he could probably perform the surgery in his office, in about an hour, if I were willing to do it awake under local anesthesia only. I trust my doctor but the idea of being fully awake nauseates me. Is it as simple as he is making it sound?

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Answer: Awake during open rhinoplasty (cartilage/tip only)?

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Answer: Revision rhinoplasty under general anesthesia

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Answer: Revision rhinoplasty under general anesthesia

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Answer: Anesthesia for rhinoplasty

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Answer: Revision under local anesthesia

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