While the risk of problems with any type of anesthesia is small, there are fewer risks associated with local anesthesia than with general. In addition, local anesthesia is less expensive than general, and recovery in most cases is quicker.

The local anesthesia numbs the cervical area and you are awake during the procedure. We provide Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) to help you relax. Recovery time is quicker than general anesthesia. You may eat before your procedure and drive home afterward. Local anesthesia is also lower in cost. General anesthesia is administered intravenously and causes you to sleep; oxygen is administered to awaken you. Food and liquids should not be taken 12 hours prior to the procedure.

Many cosmetic surgery procedures can be done under local anesthesia, which includes mild sedation associated with injection of the anesthetic in the area to receive surgery. This is similar to that given by a dentist in his office. Some surgeries such as a tummy tuck will require that you be put to sleep. If you are put to sleep with a general anesthetic that would incur an additional cost, this will be discussed with you at the time of your consultation.

Most procedures can be performed under local anesthesia with or without a light sedation given by our physician anesthesiologist. We are able to accommodate the patient's individual requests to provide their desired level of comfort.

Most doctors prescribe a mild anesthetic, however, others may determine general anesthesia is more appropriate for your comfort. In Prostiva RF Therapy, a prostate block, spinal, or general anesthesia is sometimes used, if necessary.

Answer: Local anesthesia is a cervical block performed 10 minutes prior to surgery. Your cervix will be anesthetized but you will be awake during the surgery. General anesthesia is administered intravenously. You are completely asleep during the surgery.

Some patients have first had liposuction using general anesthesia prior, and then had more liposuction using the tumescent technique. The vast majority of patients have said that liposuction by the tumescent technique is a dramatically less painful experience than was liposuction under general anesthesia. Infiltrating the local anesthesia by the tumescent technique is typically associated with minimal discomfort.

Yes, but only by a qualified Dentist or Physician. Many patients may want this, particularly for the Upper Lip or Inner Thigh areas. The electrologist must be extremely careful not to overtreat these areas when a Injected Local Anesthesia is utilized.

Usually it might be possible to have local anesthesia, but if it is done this way the surgeon will rather use the sub-glandular placement of the implant. If you choose to have a sub-muscular, most surgeons will perform this procedure under general anesthesia for safety reasons.

General anesthesia is given either intravenously or through the inhalation of certain gases. Sometimes, the two are combined to achieve general anesthesia. When you are under general anesthesia you are unconscious - and thus unaware of what is happening to you and around you. Your vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure and heart rate are carefully monitored and controlled.

No. The ThreadLift procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia in your doctor's office or clinic on an outpatient basis. If desired, light twilight sedation may also be used.

General Anesthesia is a type of anesthesia where you are put in deep sleep. It is the most common type of anesthesia. It is also known as "being put under", "put to sleep", and "completely out".

Dr. Mandraccia performs most face lifts under local anesthesia with sedation. But, general anesthesia can be also be used if you are nervous about the procedure. You can discuss your concerns with Dr. Mandraccia during your initial consultation.

This procedure is not performed under anesthesia unless done in combination with a surgical procedure such as vein ligation and stripping. If need may be a local ointment (Emla) producing superficial skin anaesthesia can be apply.

It can be quite uncomfortable despite local infiltration (WORD 66k). Think about the surgical approach too. (WORD 66k)

A group of highly trained cardiac anesthesiologists will provide safe anesthesia for your surgery. These anesthesiologists are well trained and do all of our procedures, vascular, thoracic and heart surgery. Each of them is specially trained in doing this type of surgery which helps minimize the anesthetic risk you might have with your particular surgery.