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Anaesthesia
There are different types of Anaesthesia which can
be used in order for the surgeon to carry out the treatment or surgery
with minimum discomfort. Patients are able to discuss the Anaesthetic
procedures during the initial consultation.
General Anaesthesia
This is a full anaesthetic carried out either in a Hospital, Medical
Centre or Private Clinic under the care of a qualified anaesthetist.
It enables the surgeon to carry out the operation without any discomfort
or knowledge that the operation is taking place. Operations carried
out under General Anaesthesia may be done as a day case or as an
overnight stay. Although all the operations can be done under General
Anaesthesia, many times the procedure can be simplified for the
patient’s benefit and sedation with Local Anaesthesia can
be administered.
Sedation with Local Anaesthesia
A sedating drug is given to the patient in order for him to be
calm and feel drowsy throughout the operation. This is administered
by the plastic surgeon. For demanding procedures a qualified anaesthetist
cares for the patient whilst the surgeon carries out the operation.
The surgeon uses also local anaesthesia at the operation site to
ensure the area is numb and that patient is not disturbed. Patients
who are recommended for this type of anaesthesia are those who feel
comfortable whilst expecting an injection, a doctor’s examination
or whilst sitting on the dentist’s chair. Patients fainting
while viewing blood or an injury may also benefit, however patients
fainting due to fear are recommended for general anaesthesia. However,
as the majority of Plastic Surgery procedures are carried out near
the body surface it is possible to solve the majority of the problems
under this type of anaesthesia. Let it be noted that sometimes it
is beneficial to have the patient awake in order to help the surgeon
with movements which are mandatory for obtaining the best results.
Most operations carried out under sedation enable discharge the
same day of treatment.
Local Anaesthesia
The surgeon injects a local anaesthetic (numbing solution) to the
area that is being treated to minimise any discomfort which may
be felt during the operation. The patient is fully awake during
the treatment and able to be immediately discharged when finished.
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