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What kind of anesthesia will be used? What kind of anesthesia will be used? Most facial implant surgery in my office is completed under general anesthesia. Patients are completely asleep during the surgery and remember little or nothing of the experience. It can also be completed under local anesthesia that is supplemented with intravenous sedation. You have the choice. How is facial implant surgery done? Facial implant surgery can be separated into four parts. First, a plan is outlined on the patient's face. Second, the incision is placed either inside the mouth or on the face so that the subsequent scars will be inconspicuous and easily covered with make up or hairstyle. The facial soft tissues are released creating a pocket to place the implant. The implant is positioned. Finally, absorbable stitches are used to close the incision in the skin or mouth. How long will I be in the operating room ? The length of time it takes to complete facial implant surgery is about two to three hours. You will spend about four to five hours in my office. Frequently, other surgery is combined with facial implant surgery increasing the time to complete the operation(s). For safety reasons, I limit the maximum time for surgery on each patient to six hours on a given day.
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