I am having a repair of a mini face lift and the dr is not using an anesthesiologist , . he will use valium and percocet along with a numbing powder.

If it is a minor : Soft tissue repair, you should be fine. Once the stinging from the local has passed, you should be comfortable. If the procedure is more complicated, i would recommend requesting the inclusion of an anesthesiologist. It will allow for greater safety and comfort.

Facelift revision: Every once in awhile a plastic surgeon will need to revise a facelift for whatever reason. The type of anesthesia depends on the extent of the surgery, patient's overall health and should be made after a discussion between the patient and the surgeon.

Limited facelift: If a minor correction is needed to a minifacelift it can be done in the office without using general anesthesia. There are the usual nip and tucks (witch hazel) done after plastic surgery. However, if you are concerned and want full anesthesia you should discuss that with your surgeon.

It may be fine: It depends on the extent of the facelift. If truly a mini facelift, then iris possible that local anesthesia will be adequate if you can tolerate the injections. Discuss your pain tolerance, expectations, and other concerns with your surgeon. If you remain concerned, arrangements for general anesthesia can likely be made.

Red flag: Personally, i only do my facelift surgeries in a aaaasf certified operating room with an md anesthesiologist monitoring the patient's vital signs and airway. I feel it is safer.

Really depends.: Performing a revision can usually be performed exclusively using local anesthesia (no valium/percocet). I personally don't perform any type of sedation (valium) unless performed in an operating room with an anesthesiologist.

Beware: Conscious sedation means you are awake and can answer questions. You will feel the needle sticks to administer the local anesthesia and you may feel some discomfort or pain with the surgery. If you are not that awake then you run the risk of not breathing without the benefit of having a anesthesia person to aid you. This can be very dangerous. I would pay for anesthesia!

Minifacelift: There is less dissection and less operative time in a minifacelift. In the right patient, this procedure can be performed safely under local anesthesia. Your surgeon can review your medical history to determine if you are a candidate.