Usually not: The depth of anesthesia required for your procedure is usually deeper than that where you would be talking. Bring up your concern with your surgeon and / or anesthesiologist.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Not to worry: Though some patients may say some funny things right before general anesthesia, minimal is said and certainly nothing would be discussed during the actual anesthesia. I wouldn't be too concerned about any secrets. You should discuss your concerns with the anesthesiologist before the surgery.
Answered 5/12/2015
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No: Most nasal surgery is done under general anesthesia during which time you will not be able to speak.
Answered 6/6/2013
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Don't worry.: Under general anesthesia you will not say or do anything. Essentially in this type of anesthesia you are so far asleep that we take over your breathing for you. Before you go to sleep you will receive a sedative agent which will make you more relaxed. Again it won't make you say or do anything inappropriate.
Answered 4/24/2015
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No Secrets: Many patients worry about this exact thing. While I have heard people say some humorous things as they were going to sleep, in 20 years of practice I have never heard anyone give away any secrets. Don't worry.
Answered 2/12/2014
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No: Patients do not usually hallucinate or tell secrets during anesthesia for rhinoplasty.
Answered 4/10/2014
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Rhinoplasty: No You will be asleep during general anesthesia. those things only happen in movies.
Answered 10/17/2014
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Absolutely not!: This is an old wive's tale. In the 50's and 60's, sodium pentothal was known as "truth serum"; the reality is that it simply relaxed one (a bit like having a drink too many). You are very unlikely to say anything that you wouldn't in ordinary life. Hallucinations are a common side effect of Ketamine, which is only used in special circumstances because of that.
Answered 11/12/2014
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Not likely: But it's been well reported about post anesthesia related delirium where you could hallucinate. In the end this is still rather uncommon.
Answered 11/11/2014
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Possibly unlikely: While some people may have unusual dreams under anesthesia, it is rare for the drugs to act as a "truth serum" unless you are feeling particularly chatty.
Answered 11/22/2014
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No: Not unless you really want to share something with us. Honestly there is very little brain activity under general anesthesia.
Answered 7/19/2015
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