Facelifts have long been a well-liked cosmetic operation to help the face look younger and more refreshed. General anesthesia was once used to execute facelifts, which required patients to spend hours in a hospital and endure a protracted recovery.

The use of merely local anesthetic to execute facelifts, however, is now achievable and has been used by Dr. Mendelsohn for more than 22 years when he began treating his eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and facelift patients with this advanced technique.

Leading facial cosmetic surgery specialist Dr. Jon Mendelsohn in Cincinnati provides facelifts under local anesthetic to his patients and they truly enjoy the overall “experience.” No longer does postoperative nausea, vomiting, or constipation come into play.

Local anesthesia benefits:
The lower risk of problems is one of the main benefits of having local anesthetic during a facelift treatment. While local anesthetic just numbs the particular area being treated, it lowers the chance of these consequences while still carrying some concerns, such as breathing issues, allergies, and bad reactions. Additionally, local anesthesia-assisted facelifts are less expensive, quicker, and need less recuperation time for the patient.

Procedure for a Facelift Under Local Anesthesia:

A facelift carried out under local anesthetic is a rather easy and uncomplicated surgery. Dr. Mendelsohn will numb the area surrounding the patient’s mouth and eyes during the treatment to make them comfortable but relaxed thank to the addition of a “cocktail” (oral Valium). He will create incisions along the hairline, lift and tighten the skin, remove any extra skin, and realign the underlying tissues once the area has become numb in order to restore a more youthful appearance.

Recovery Time: Patients who have a facelift performed under local anesthetic usually recover significantly more quickly than those who have the procedure done under general anesthesia. Patients may feel minor edema and bruising following the treatment, but these side effects should go away within a week. The majority of patients are able to resume normal activities and go back to work within two weeks.

The use of local anesthetic for facelifts has several advantages, including a decreased risk of problems, a quicker recovery, and lower expenses. Contact Dr. Jon Mendelsohn in Cincinnati to arrange a consultation if you’re thinking about getting a facelift and want to know more about the operation and what it includes. You may be sure that you will get the greatest treatment and outcomes thanks to his knowledge and experience.

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