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What kind of anesthesia will be used? What kind of anesthesia will be used? Most nose 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 either oral sedation or intravenous sedation. You have the choice. Nose surgery can be separated into four parts. First, a plan is outlined on the patient's nose. Second, the incisions are placed mostly inside the nose so that the subsequent scars are inconspicuous and easily covered with make up. Next, the skin is elevated and the underlying nasal cartilage and bone are reshaped. Finally, absorbable stitches are placed to close the incisions in the skin and an external splint is applied. How long will I be in the operating room? The length of time it takes to complete nose surgery is about two to three hours. It takes longer if internal (septum) surgery is done at the same time. You will spend about four to five hours in my office. Frequently, other surgery is combined with nose 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. For more questions and answers see our general frequently asked questions about cosmetic surgery. For more questions and answers about rhinoplasty or nose surgery: |