Hi really want a nose job but but I have phobia of needles going into veins.Was wondering if you can have anaesthetic without it being injected into your veins? maybe through a oxygen mask or something? Also if you have to have blood test before is there another way of having it - maybe a pin prick into the top of arm near shoulder? Cheers
Answer: Can you have a nose job without having anaesthetic injected into your veins? I have phobia of needles going into veins. Hello jordycarter,Thanks for your question.There are ways to reduce anxiety prior to IV placement. You can be given an oral sedative and have topical anesthetic placed on the IV site prior to needle placement so that you don't care as much about the process. Topical anesthetic can be used prior to blood draws as well. My oldest daughter has a needle phobia and the topical anesthesia has worked well for blood draws.If you want to have rhinoplasty, don't let this phobia get in your way. Speak with the surgery staff ahead of time so that they can give you the comfort you need to get through the process.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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Answer: Can you have a nose job without having anaesthetic injected into your veins? I have phobia of needles going into veins. Hello jordycarter,Thanks for your question.There are ways to reduce anxiety prior to IV placement. You can be given an oral sedative and have topical anesthetic placed on the IV site prior to needle placement so that you don't care as much about the process. Topical anesthetic can be used prior to blood draws as well. My oldest daughter has a needle phobia and the topical anesthesia has worked well for blood draws.If you want to have rhinoplasty, don't let this phobia get in your way. Speak with the surgery staff ahead of time so that they can give you the comfort you need to get through the process.Good luck,Dr. Shah
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May 14, 2016
Answer: Your phobia sounds very reasonable to me... ...but sometimes you have to tough it out.Having said that, when a patient comes to my facility for a rhinoplasty, we give her pills to make her sleepy before we take her into the operating room, which is where we start the IV and begin giving more effective sedation through the IV. For someone who is extremely nervous, it's possible to give them *more* oral pill sedation, so when we get her into the operating room to start the IV, it's almost impossible for her to stay awake.Now, for the pre-op blood tests, hmm, I'd have to give that more thought.
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May 14, 2016
Answer: Your phobia sounds very reasonable to me... ...but sometimes you have to tough it out.Having said that, when a patient comes to my facility for a rhinoplasty, we give her pills to make her sleepy before we take her into the operating room, which is where we start the IV and begin giving more effective sedation through the IV. For someone who is extremely nervous, it's possible to give them *more* oral pill sedation, so when we get her into the operating room to start the IV, it's almost impossible for her to stay awake.Now, for the pre-op blood tests, hmm, I'd have to give that more thought.
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Answer: IV Anesthesia for Nose Job Hi Jordy, When you have nasal surgery it us under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. There are some very minor procedures on the nose can be done with local anesthesia alone. But it sounds like you are looking for a nose job or rhinoplasty which our office would perform using an IV. We only operate using board certified anesthesiologists because this provides the highest patient satisfaction and safety.
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Answer: IV Anesthesia for Nose Job Hi Jordy, When you have nasal surgery it us under local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. There are some very minor procedures on the nose can be done with local anesthesia alone. But it sounds like you are looking for a nose job or rhinoplasty which our office would perform using an IV. We only operate using board certified anesthesiologists because this provides the highest patient satisfaction and safety.
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Fear of needles Hi Jordy,For patients with a phobia of needles, a twilight anaesthesia can be
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May 18, 2016
Answer: Fear of needles Hi Jordy,For patients with a phobia of needles, a twilight anaesthesia can be
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May 15, 2016
Answer: General anesthesia with an IV for rhinoplasty It is very important to have an IV when performing a rhinoplasty procedure to be able to administer medications during the anesthetic. In our practice, we perform all rhinoplasty procedures under general anesthesia by a board-certified physician anesthesiologist for patient safety and comfort. It is impossible to undergo a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia. Blood tests are usually unnecessary for a rhinoplasty, unless there is some underlying medical issue.
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May 15, 2016
Answer: General anesthesia with an IV for rhinoplasty It is very important to have an IV when performing a rhinoplasty procedure to be able to administer medications during the anesthetic. In our practice, we perform all rhinoplasty procedures under general anesthesia by a board-certified physician anesthesiologist for patient safety and comfort. It is impossible to undergo a rhinoplasty under local anesthesia. Blood tests are usually unnecessary for a rhinoplasty, unless there is some underlying medical issue.
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