Plastic Surgery Under Local Anesthesia and Oral Sedation in Fort Wayne
Why Choose Plastic Surgery Under Local Anesthesia?
At Indiana Plastic Surgery Center in Fort Wayne, we specialize in plastic surgery under local anesthesia with oral sedation. For appropriately selected patients, this offers a comfortable alternative to general anesthesia.
The idea of undergoing plastic surgery without general anesthesia may surprise some patients. However, with carefully administered local anesthesia and oral sedation, patients can remain comfortable and relaxed throughout many cosmetic procedures.
For over 20 years, Dr. Severinac has performed facelifts, neck lifts, brow lifts, and eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) using local anesthesia and oral sedation. More recently, he has expanded this approach to include Preservé breast augmentation.
His extensive experience allows us to offer personalized facial rejuvenation and breast enhancement without routinely requiring IV sedation or general anesthesia.
Avoiding general anesthesia, when appropriate, can reduce certain anesthesia-related risks and may allow for a simpler recovery. Our goal is to combine surgical expertise, patient comfort, and attentive care in a calm, welcoming environment.
What Can I Expect During My Local Anesthesia Procedure?
Before your procedure, Dr. Severinac will explain what to expect and answer your questions. Oral sedation helps you relax, while local anesthesia numbs the treatment area. We also use nitrous oxide during the administration of local anesthetic to make this part of the experience more comfortable.
Throughout your procedure, our team carefully monitors your comfort and well-being. You may remain aware of your surroundings, but the local anesthetic helps prevent pain in the surgical area. Our approach emphasizes careful technique, attentive care, and a calm, reassuring environment.
One of the most common questions patients ask is whether they will be awake during surgery. Although you remain conscious and able to communicate with our surgical team, oral sedation helps you feel relaxed and at ease. Some patients even drift into a restful, natural sleep during portions of their procedure.
Beyond the life-changing results of surgery, one of our greatest rewards is hearing how pleasantly surprised patients are by their experience. Many describe their procedures as remarkably easy, comfortable, and even enjoyable. What begins with understandable apprehension often becomes a surprisingly pleasant experience. Patients remember not only their beautiful results but also the kindness, personal attention, and genuine care they received.
For additional information about plastic surgery procedures, patient safety, and nitrous oxide sedation, visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and Pro-Nox.