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I want a breast lift surgery with no general anesthesia. can i get that?

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Yes but: Why when it is much easier to have general for you and the surgeon.

Answered 7/14/2013

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Dr. Ernesto Pretto jr. answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Not advisable: If you do not want to risk experiencing pain during the surgical procedure it is best to have a general anesthetic for breast lift surgery. An alternative would be local anesthesia with moderate to deep sedation, but depends on the extent of surgery performed. Most surgeons would rather you be asleep for the procedure.

Answered 7/18/2013

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Discuss with MD: The plastic surgeon should be able to do this with local anesthesia and some sedation medications. General anesthesia is not required.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Possibly: This will depend on the surgical technique, patient pain tolerance, surgeon preference, and should be fully discussed prior to surger. However, in my experience, this is best performed under general anesthesia particularly of it requires breast augmentation or implants.

Answered 7/14/2013

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

While I've done: Small breast lifts, like the benelli or "donut" method, that way, with just local anesthesia, i wouldn't recommend it for any of the more extensive breast lift procedures.

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Vincent Marin answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Hi. I wouldn’t normally advise that. A breast lift procedure involves creating incisions to give way to the removal of excess skin and tissue. This is why I’d urge you to consider general anesthesia to avoid or at least minimize pain during surgery. It is better for your doctor and often a safer overall option.

Answered 12/14/2022

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