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Could i be numb during plastic surgery?
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Numb during surgery: Highly recommended particularly if no other anesthesia is provided but even when under sedation or general anesthesia surgeons and patients prefer numbing medication.
Answered 4/16/2016
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Yes with anesthetic: This is usually accomplished with local or general anesthesia
Answered 11/3/2014
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Absolutely: Plastic surgeons aim to ensure their patients feel as little discomfort as possible. Depending on the procedure, there are different options available for plastic surgery from local to iv sedation and general anesthesia. To learn more about the levels of anesthesia, see this reference: https://www.cosmeticsurg.net/blog/2009/05/18/types-of-anesthesia-used-in-cosmetic-surgery/
Answered 11/30/2017
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