Awake surgery, sometimes called “conscious sedation,” allows our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Venkatta Erella, to perform procedures using a local anesthetic and a sedative rather than general anesthesia. This technique helps patients avoid many risks, prevents side effects, and shortens recovery. Awake surgery is pain-free and safer than procedures performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Erella is an expert in conscious sedation and offers many interesting options for our patients.
Local anesthesia allows patients to remain awake while excess fat is suctioned from targeted areas. During the procedure, Dr. Erella injects the tumescent fluid, which swells the fatty tissues, preserves the surrounding blood vessels, and increases patient safety. Awake liposuction is easily tolerated and leads to impressive aesthetic results.
This procedure targets loose skin in the upper arm area using small incisions while the patient remains conscious and pain-free. The surgery is less extensive than a traditional arm lift, leaving minimal scarring.
This simple procedure uses local anesthesia to fix torn or stretched earlobes. After the surgery, patients can drive themselves home and resume normal activities without extensive downtime.
The mini-facelift offers a less invasive alternative for those spotting early signs of aging. It focuses on the lower face with smaller incisions, less downtime, and a subtler lift.
It’s ideal if you’re in your late 30s to early 50s and just starting to see some sagging and wrinkles. It’s the go-to for a gentle nudge back to youthfulness.
Awake surgery eliminates the need for general anesthesia, reducing the risks associated with it, such as adverse reactions or complications for individuals with preexisting medical conditions. Thus, the awake technique is safer for a broader range of people.
Contact us today to learn how Dr. Erella can create your ideal look! He will happily answer all questions regarding awake surgery and offer his honest and informed opinion on whether this technique is proper for you.