I want to have a breast reduction (34DD ) and would like to reduce to a small C. I know the majority of drs. will do the procedure with General Anesthesia. I am terrified of the procedure. I have heard horror stories of "anesthesia awareness" . Although I know it is EXTREMELY rare, it is a fear of mine, whether rational or not. Im in NY and would like the procedure done under twilight sedation. I know it can be done. Just dont know too many doctors who do it in NY.
Answer: Breast Reduction Under Twilight Anesthesia Thank you for the detailed question. With the right patient, it is possible to do a breast reduction under twilight anesthesia. Seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon in-person so that they can examine you and create a treatment plan that is customized to you and your needs would be the next best step. For more information please visit our webpage.
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Answer: Breast Reduction Under Twilight Anesthesia Thank you for the detailed question. With the right patient, it is possible to do a breast reduction under twilight anesthesia. Seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon in-person so that they can examine you and create a treatment plan that is customized to you and your needs would be the next best step. For more information please visit our webpage.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction under twilight It's possible to have the surgery done under twilight, if you're a good candidate, but your surgeon and your anesthesiologist should be comfortable with it as well.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction under twilight It's possible to have the surgery done under twilight, if you're a good candidate, but your surgeon and your anesthesiologist should be comfortable with it as well.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Anesthesia for a breast reduction Hi and thanks for your question. Although it would be technically possible to perform a breast reduction without general anesthesia I think the risks would outweigh the benefits. First, a word about "anesthesia awareness" -- this is not something to worry about, as it does not happen under general anesthesia. The reason some patients report this phenomenon is that it stems from their awareness as they awaken from anesthesia at the conclusion of the procedure. During this time there is still a lot of noise and movement in the room (including taking the drapes down) and this awareness is commonly confused with being awake during surgery. Fortunately that is not actually the case, the awareness is rather from after the surgery is over but the patient hasn't yet left the operating room.
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November 6, 2017
Answer: Anesthesia for a breast reduction Hi and thanks for your question. Although it would be technically possible to perform a breast reduction without general anesthesia I think the risks would outweigh the benefits. First, a word about "anesthesia awareness" -- this is not something to worry about, as it does not happen under general anesthesia. The reason some patients report this phenomenon is that it stems from their awareness as they awaken from anesthesia at the conclusion of the procedure. During this time there is still a lot of noise and movement in the room (including taking the drapes down) and this awareness is commonly confused with being awake during surgery. Fortunately that is not actually the case, the awareness is rather from after the surgery is over but the patient hasn't yet left the operating room.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction under twilight It is possible to perform the procedure under twilight if that is in your best interests. You should express your concerns to both your surgeon and your anesthesiologist to determine if twilight is viable in your case.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Breast reduction under twilight It is possible to perform the procedure under twilight if that is in your best interests. You should express your concerns to both your surgeon and your anesthesiologist to determine if twilight is viable in your case.
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June 11, 2021
Answer: Thank you for your question. I trained in New York under awesome professors. We performed breast reductions under general endotracheal anesthesia (GEA) in the hospital. While in New York I invented the HALPERN breast marker which is used for breast reductions. Now I do the surgery very differently. I use an anesthesiologist who utilizes laryngeal mask Anesthesia (LMA) . He first utilizes what I nickname a piña colada (because it looks like one). It is called diprivan. It makes you feel very happy and fall asleep. This is one of the common drugs used when performing IV sedation. Unlike GEA (where you are paralyzed and a machine breaths for you) you are breathing Anesthetic gases through a mask. Unlike GEA, you are doing the breathing. I incorporate the FINNESSE technique which I invented. Advantages include less anesthesia during surgery. Patients typically wake up in either no or little pain. They typically walk to the recovery room (including 77 year old woman) they do not require supplemental oxygen, IV pain medication in recovery and it is not uncommon for patients to only require Tylenol after surgery (including 77 year old patients). Blood loss is typically a few teaspoons. It is not uncommon for patients to to be driving within a week. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.
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June 11, 2021
Answer: Thank you for your question. I trained in New York under awesome professors. We performed breast reductions under general endotracheal anesthesia (GEA) in the hospital. While in New York I invented the HALPERN breast marker which is used for breast reductions. Now I do the surgery very differently. I use an anesthesiologist who utilizes laryngeal mask Anesthesia (LMA) . He first utilizes what I nickname a piña colada (because it looks like one). It is called diprivan. It makes you feel very happy and fall asleep. This is one of the common drugs used when performing IV sedation. Unlike GEA (where you are paralyzed and a machine breaths for you) you are breathing Anesthetic gases through a mask. Unlike GEA, you are doing the breathing. I incorporate the FINNESSE technique which I invented. Advantages include less anesthesia during surgery. Patients typically wake up in either no or little pain. They typically walk to the recovery room (including 77 year old woman) they do not require supplemental oxygen, IV pain medication in recovery and it is not uncommon for patients to only require Tylenol after surgery (including 77 year old patients). Blood loss is typically a few teaspoons. It is not uncommon for patients to to be driving within a week. I hope you find this information useful. For more information please watch the enclosed video.
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