Can you be put to sleep if requested for an ingrown toenail surgery?

Depends: If there is a major reason why you cannot tolerate the procedure in an office then you can have the surgery in the or. Being put to sleep brings in a higher risk for a relatively minor procedure. If the reason is due to anxiety with needles you can always have an anti-anxiety medication given to you prior to the procedure to help out. Talk with your physician about this.

Rarely: There would have to be a very unusual circumstance to be put to sleep for an ingrown toenail which is a simple office procedure.

Sedation: If anxiety is an issue, you may request some mild sedation to help you relax during the procedure.