Which Procedures Are Performed Under Local Or General Anesthesia?

Some patients prefer being awake during a plastic surgery procedure, while others insist on being asleep during their procedure. While some less-invasive procedures such as liposuction or upper lip lift may be performed under local anesthesia, more invasive procedures such as a tummy tuck require general anesthesia. There are also procedures that are offered under either local or general anesthesia and it is the patient’s discretion to choose which they feel most comfortable with.

So, let’s dive into the main differences between local anesthesia VS general anesthesia!

What Is The Main Difference Between Local VS General Anesthesia?

Local Anesthesia: Patient Is Awake, But Numbed

General Anesthesia: Patient Is Completely Asleep

Local anesthesia simply means that only the area of the procedure will be numbed and the patient is awake, yet comfortable during the procedure.

Whereas with general anesthesia, the patient is completely asleep and unconscious during the procedure. For procedures under general anesthesia, patients will receive medication by IV or by inhaling it and a ventilator will breathe for them.

Which Procedures Are Performed Under Local Anesthesia?

Each plastic surgeon will determine which procedures they offer under local or general anesthesia. At our practice, these are the procedures that we offer under local anesthesia:

• Liposuction
• Mini tummy tuck
• Neck lift
• Facelift
• Scar revision
• Upper lip lift
• Buccal fat removal

Is It Painful To Be Awake During Surgery?

To put it simply, you should be pretty comfortable! Patients will be medicated and numbed, so they should experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.

• Areola reduction
• Blepharoplasty
• Brazilian butt lift
• Breast implant removal
• Brow lift
• Earlobe correction/reduction
• Gynecomastia
• Labiaplasty
• Umbilicoplasty

Which Procedures Are Performed Under General Anesthesia?

At our practice, these are the procedures we offer under general anesthesia:

• Breast lift with implants
• Breast reduction
• FTM top surgery
• Rhinoplasty
• Scrotoplasty
• Thigh lift
• Tummy tuck
• Mommy makeover
• Breast augmentation
• Body lift
• Arm lift
• Breast implant removal with capsulectomy
• Breast lift

Which Procedures Can Be Performed Under Local OR General Anesthesia?

At our practice, these are the procedures we offer under general and local anesthesia:

• Liposuction
• Mini tummy tuck
• Neck lift
• Facelift
• Upper lip lift
• Areola reduction
• Blepharoplasty
• Brazilian butt lift
• Brow lift
• Gynecomastia

If you’re interested in booking a consultation with one of our talented plastic surgeons in Orlando, FL, we offer both virtual and in-person consultations where you will receive an evaluation, discuss your goals, ask any questions you may have, and then receive an exact quote along with financing information. To book your consultation, call us at (407) 326-2192 or fill out our online form here and a patient concierge will be in contact with you.