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.

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.

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.

A variety of medications are used to provide amnesia, unconsciousness, pain relief and muscle relaxation during surgery. Benzodiazepines are often used preoperatively to reduce anxiety. Several types of narcotics are available to help with pain control throughout the perioperative period. They usually differ in their time of onset and length of action and are chosen based on the requirements of the case. Both benzodiazepines and narcotics can be used for sedation during the procedure itself.

General anesthesia is recommended for more extensive procedures or for procedures that are not amenable to regional anesthesia. The anesthetics used are given intravenously or by inhalation and the drugs circulate in your bloodstream to all areas of your body, including your brain. When you are under general anesthesia, all of your protective reflexes, such as coughing, gagging and even breathing are suppressed.

Yes. Liposuction with general anesthesia can be done safely provided 1) an anesthesiologist is present to administer the anesthetic, 2) the surgeon does not attempt to remove too much fat, nor attempt to treat too many areas on the same day, and 3) the surgeon does not do other surgeries unrelated to liposuction on the same day.

anesthetic cream is applied to the eyelids to numb the skin. Small injections are then given to make the deeper tissues numb. Generally there is no pain during surgery. If you are very nervous, you will be given a Valium pill to help you relax.

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.

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.