Intravenous sedation
In recent times, breast surgery is increasingly performed under general and intravenous anesthesia. This helps to reduce hospital costs while minimizing stress and time. Many patients have anxiety and may prefer to receive intravenous Sedation. Here are some benefits of IV sedation for breast augmentation. Learn more. Listed below are a few of the benefits of IV sedation for breast augmentation.
Patients are generally not more drowsy and experienced minimal discomfort during surgery when under intravenous sedation. Patients who had breast augmentation performed without intravenous sedation reported no other complications. There was no longer a need for an intercostal nerve block, which may have been responsible for the postoperative pain control. Postoperative nausea was also less common for those who underwent the combined procedure.
Tumescent local anesthesia
Patients who are treated with tumescent or local anesthesia (TLA) for breast augmentation will experience less pain. The solution is infiltrated into the subcutaneous tissue along the incision line and the inframammary fold. The solution may also be injected at the lateral borders and breast gland. Patients can resume their normal activities within minutes after the procedure.
This type of anesthesia can be administered using a large volume diluted solution that includes lidocaine and epinephrine. The epinephrine reduces blood loss during surgery, and the sodium bicarbonate minimizes skin inflammation and burning. Postoperatively, the heart rate of the patient is closely monitored. Over 24-36hrs, sodium bicarbonate can be absorbed through the skin.
General anesthesia
General anesthesia is the best choice for any type of invasive surgery. It guarantees complete unconsciousness during the procedure and minimal pain. It can be administered via IV, inhaled gases or both. General anesthesia can be administered in any form. It causes complete unconsciousness and erases all memories of the anesthetic. It can be achieved using a variety drugs and gases.
The medication administered during general anaesthesia for breast augmentation affects a variety of sites in the body. It can be administered via injection or IV drip. It reduces the pain response and makes the experience pleasant. As a distraction, patients may be asked to count backwards starting at 100. The anesthesiologist can monitor patient responses throughout the procedure.