Rhinoplasty, one of the most common forms of cosmetic surgery, involves reshaping the nose. Due to the nature of the surgery anesthesia is a definite requirement. Know more information about anesthesia before nose surgery in Sydney.
The two main types of anesthesia used are called local anesthesia and general anesthesia (sometimes referred to as twilight anesthesia). Anesthesia will sedate part, or all of, the body, meaning that you feel no pain during the procedure.
Rhinoplasty Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia will not knock you out so you remain conscious throughout. However, depending on your previous medical history using a local anesthetic for the procedure may be the safer option. This is a decision that you will have to make with your Refine Clinic plastic surgeon in Bondi Junction who will give you all the information you need to help you do this.
The local anesthesia will mean that you do not feel any pain during the surgery. It involves only a region of the body being sedated and is widely used.
In terms of rhinoplasty, it may not be the best option for you. The nose is a highly sensitive part of the body and its many nerves are connected to other parts of the body which could end up being slightly painful or at least feeling weird’.
General Anesthesia
This is when you give the entire body anesthesia and the patient goes under’, or loses consciousness. The patient will experience no pain during the procedure and will not remember anything. People who have been through this report that when they wake up, it feels like they have been in a deep sleep.
This requires an anesthesiologist to administer the dose and monitor the patient during the procedure to make sure their breathing and heartbeat remain stable. These are highly trained professionals who have undergone formal training and really know their field.
One downside of a general anesthetic is that the recovery time is longer and it may take you up to 6-8 hours to be feeling back to normal again.
However, if you feel apprehensive about the procedure or you are the squeamish type, then this is definitely your best route. You will wake up after the operation and all the work will be done.
Whether you choose to go with a local or a general anesthetic will depend on a number of factors, including your own personality and preferences as well as the advice that your surgeon will give you. Be sure to give it some thought beforehand, but either way, you have nothing to worry about.
Anesthesia of some variety is a necessary part of a rhinoplasty procedure and it’s nothing to worry about. Medical science is extremely advanced these days so both are very safe.