Patients Remain Awake During Surgical Procedure

Though the idea of remaining awake during an operation may make some feel queasy, cosmetic surgeons have reported great success in their patients who used only local anesthetic. For example, in facelift cases, patients are able to see the way that their face will look after the operation and are able to give the surgeons direct feedback.

To calm these patients’ nerves, surgeons use local anesthetics and medications to put the patient at ease and force him or her to relax. Because they feel no pain during the operation, more and more patients are agreeing to have plastic surgery without general anesthetic. In this way, they are able to “custom-order” their look.

Also, anesthetic has been shown to slow down the recovery process. So, by eliminating it from the operation entirely, the surgeon can ensure that his patient will be back on his or her feet and back to work or school in a matter of weeks. For more information about this and other cosmetic procedures, talk to your plastic surgeon today!