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Is twighlight anesthesia safe for nose job?

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Depends: Depends on the extent of surgery, facility, patient, surgical and anesthesia skills. Your surgeon and anesthesiologist are in charge of the safe outcome. Talk to your anesthesiologist. A lot of nasal procedures can be done under sedation.

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Yes: Twilight anesthesia is safe, but depending on what is being done during the procedure general anesthesia may be better.

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

With proper : Monitoring by a qualified anesthesiologist, you should be fine. Personally, i think a light general anesthetic with a controlled airway is a little safer. Given proper patient selection in the right environment, both are good. Don't forget to request some anti-emetic medication.

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Yes: This procedure is also called sedation anesthesia. This type of anesthetic is safe when performed by a trained professional.

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Yes: Yes, twilight anesthesia is commonly used for rhinoplasty.

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Extremely safe: Extremely safe when done properly. For best rhinoplasty results, see ENT surgeon or facial plastic surgeon.

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Dr. Mark Checcone answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Anesthesia safety: The type of anesthesia to sedate patients can vary. It is most important to protect the airway during a patient's altered consciousness. If the nasal surgery includes the risk of bleeding into the throat, general anesthesia is much safer and "twighlight" sedation poses high risks. If the approach has minimal incisions and bleeding, it is possible to safely use twighlight with caution.

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