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.

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

we give more medication, the patient goes through different states of relaxation. The patient can choose to only have nitrous oxide (commonly called laughing gas) for a very relaxed state. However, the patient is still awake and aware of his surroundings. As we give medications, the patient becomes more relaxed where he may think he is sleeping (Twilight Sleep) but actually does not remember being awake. See similar questions...

Answer: You will be asleep for 5-10 minutes, depending if the procedure is performed in the first or second trimester. See similar questions...

The difference centres on the area of hair loss ? local alopecia is isolated and present in one or several areas, whereas generalised hair loss is manifested as an overall loss of hair that affects a more extensive area. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

Local Anaesthesia numbs a small (localised) area of tissue where a minor procedure is done. In all minor surgery cases, with the exclusion of dental work, local anaesthesia is given in conjunction with twilight anaesthesia (sedation). General Anesthesia is a method used to stop pain being felt during a procedure or surgery. It affects the entire body and makes the person unconscious. The person is completely unaware or what is happening. See similar questions...

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". See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...