What type of anesthesia is typically used for a rhinoplasty procedure?

Question

I've been put to sleep before, and I've given birth. Is it always the same type of anesthesia?

Answer 1

As my buddy XOUT pointed out, you'll probably want to be completely out if there's bone work involved.  If it's just a tip revision, local might work for you.

You need to talk to your surgeon.  They each have their own preferences.   Yours might want you awake or asleep for his/her own reasons.  In addition to keeping our patients safe and comfortable, we also need to provide optimal conditions for the surgeon to do his/her thing.

Answer 2

We usually give general anesthesia for this, but it depends upon exactly which operation you are going to have. If your surgery involves a septoplasty, which involves using a chisel to break out chunks of bone from your nose, you are going to want to be all the way out for that.

Answer 3

Typically General Anesthesia.