Motherhood can take a heavy toll on a woman’s body. All those long days and late nights caring
for your family can leave your body feeling drained and looking exhausted. While you wouldn’t
dream of trading those precious memories of your family for your youthful looks, you may wish
there was a way to get back your self-confidence and vitality without stepping into a time
machine.
Thankfully, for residents of the Tri-Cities, TN area (Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and
Elizabethton), Dr. Jim Brantner has a solution: the “Mommy Makeover”.
A “Mommy Makeover” entails a combination of surgical and non-surgical procedures that help
to reduce and even erase the signs of fatigue and aging that come with parenting.
Yet for many women in the Tri-Cities, TN area, thoughts of these types of procedures often
come with a number of questions and concerns. One of the primary questions we see is
regarding the various types of anesthesia options available and what those entail.
If you’re considering a Mommy Makeover, along with your doctor, you’ll need to decide what
anesthesia option is right for you. This guide is meant to provide you with an introductory
glance into the options available, so you can come prepared to ask Dr. Jim Brantner any questions
you might have.
Your Anesthesia Options Explained
Option One: General Anesthesia
General anesthesia generally results in complete unconsciousness and prevents all feeling or memory of the procedure being performed. General anesthesia is administered by a certified anesthesia provider and can be given either intravenously or via a mask for inhalation.
No matter which method is used, the anesthesiologist will closely monitor your vital signs, including respiration and heart rate, throughout the entire surgery to ensure that breathing and other bodily processes continue as usual.
General anesthesia is the most common, and most preferred, option for surgeons performing Mommy Makeovers. While some individual procedures, such as breast augmentation or liposuction, can be carried out by some surgeons with just IV sedation with a local anesthesia, a true Mommy Makeover involves complex surgery affecting several areas of the body simultaneously, and most surgeons won’t perform such an operation without general anesthesia involved.
Option Two: IV Sedation and Local Anesthesia
Local anesthesia is usually given intravenously, and is utilized to prevent pain and discomfort during the surgery, but does not cause a complete loss of consciousness. While you will technically be awake during a procedure involving a local anesthesia, you will not feel pain or discomfort, and will likely not remember much about the procedure. This type of anesthesia also reduces pain and discomfort after surgery, just like general anesthesia, but is considered a better option for patients with certain other health conditions.
IV sedation and local anesthesia, however, can only be used to perform certain procedures, such as breast augmentation or liposuction, and most surgeons will not perform a true Mommy Makeover, involving a combination of procedures on multiple areas of the body, with anything but a General Anesthesia.
Option Three: No Anesthesia
There are some procedures during which anesthesia is unnecessary or unneeded. However, these procedures are generally limited in scope to those options which are non-invasive and less extensive.
Such unique treatments generally have very little (if any) downtime, and include those procedures such as:
A few options for those wanting an anesthesia-free Mommy Makeover Include the following:
- Coolsculpting – This modern nonsurgical liposuction alternative gently reduces the appearance of tummy flab, love handles, back fat and other bumps that just won’t budge through other methods.
- Botox and Dermal Fillers – Wrinkle reduction injectables like these help reduce the wrinkles and facial folds you may have picked up over the years, without surgery
- Non-Surgical Vaginal Rejuvenation- Treatments like radiofrequency vaginal rejuvenation can be done in-office without anesthesia in as little as 30 minutes, with no downtime afterwards
Final Thoughts Regarding Anesthesia Options
If you’re a Tri-city, TN area resident of Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, or Elizabethton, and are concerned about or have questions regarding anesthesia options, reach out to Dr. Jim Brantner today.
No matter what anesthesia option is right for you, a Mommy Makeover could be just the ticket to feeling like your former vibrant, radiant self. These days, thanks to procedures like Mommy Makeovers, women really can have it all, including the jackpot combination of great kids, a wonderful family, and eternal good looks.
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