“What type of anesthesia is used for breast augmentation?”
I am a 28 year old female. I want to have breast augmentation. What type of anesthesia is used for breast augmentation?
3 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Hi. It depends where you get it done. I work at a surgery center where they do Brest augmentations under local with deep sedation. Other places use general anesthesia. So may be best to ask your surgeon when you meet them. Either way if you’re 28 and healthy, I’m sure you’ll do great under any anesthesia ;)
Dr. J. Arthur Saus
Anesthesiologist
In most cases, it would be a general anesthetic for breast augmentation or breast reconstruction surgical procedures. But regional anesthesia techniques may be quite useful to reduce postoperative pain.
J. Arthur Saus, M.D. FASA
J. Arthur Saus, M.D. FASA
General anesthesia.
