Does breast augmentation surgery require local anesthesia?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common cosmetic and plastic surgery. It changes the shape of the chest by implanting a prosthesis to make the chest more plump. It is a common question whether local anesthesia is needed during breast augmentation surgery. This article will elaborate in detail from four aspects: surgical process, patient's feelings, surgical effect and safety.
Operation process
Breast augmentation surgery is usually divided into two types: incision implantation and underarm implantation. Incision placement is to implant the prosthesis into the chest by cutting a small opening on the skin below the chest; The subaxillary implantation is to cut a small mouth under the armpit and send the prosthesis into the chest through the tissue channel. Local anesthesia is generally required for incision implantation. Local anesthesia can make the local area lose sensation by injecting drugs, and reduce the pain during the operation. For the operation of axillary insertion, because the incision is small and in the axillary position, local anesthesia is usually not required.
The specific mode of local anesthesia can be surface anesthesia or deep anesthesia. Surface anesthesia is to apply anesthetic ointment on the skin around the surgical incision to make the skin anesthetized and reduce pain. Deep anesthesia is to directly anesthetize the tissues near the incision by injecting narcotic drugs, which can more effectively reduce the pain of surgery.
Patient's feelings
For breast augmentation surgery requiring local anesthesia, patients will inject or smear anesthetic drugs before the surgery, which can significantly reduce the pain during the surgery. The patient may feel the tingling of local anesthetic, but it is usually tolerable. The whole operation process may last for 1-2 hours, and there may be pain and numbness after the operation, but it will gradually disappear with the passage of recovery time.
Compared with general anesthesia, patients under local anesthesia have a short recovery period, and will not vomit or feel dizzy after surgery. Patients can also communicate with doctors during the operation under local anesthesia to better understand and cooperate with the operation.
Surgical effect
The effect of breast augmentation surgery is not directly related to local anesthesia, it is mainly related to surgical techniques and selection of appropriate prosthesis. Breast augmentation surgery can improve the shape of the chest, making it more plump and straight. Patients can choose different shapes, sizes and materials of prostheses to achieve satisfactory results.
After surgery, patients need to pay attention to rest and nursing during recovery, such as wearing special bras and avoiding strenuous exercise. The surgical effect needs a certain time to stabilize and fully display, usually 3-6 months.
Security
Local anesthesia is less risky than general anesthesia. General anesthesia may cause nausea, vomiting, allergy and other adverse reactions, while local anesthesia is less risky. However, it is undeniable that the injection and use of narcotic drugs will also have certain risks and possible complications, such as bleeding and infection at the injection site. Therefore, when choosing hospitals and doctors, we should choose formal plastic surgery institutions and fully understand the qualifications and rich experience of doctors.
Summary
Whether local anesthesia is needed for breast augmentation surgery depends on the operation method and individual conditions. Local anesthesia can provide a comfortable surgical experience and relieve pain during incision implantation. Patients may feel tingling during surgery, but this is usually acceptable. The surgical effect is mainly related to the surgical technique and the selection of appropriate prosthesis. During the recovery period, attention should be paid to nursing and rest. Local anesthesia is less risky than general anesthesia, but regular hospitals and doctors still need to be selected to ensure the safety of the operation.
In general, whether local anesthesia is required for breast augmentation surgery depends on the specific situation, and doctors will make decisions according to the needs of patients and the operation method. Before choosing surgery, patients should fully communicate with doctors to understand the surgical process and risks, so as to make wise decisions.
