Question:
It sounds like rhinoplasty is being performed with general anesthesia more and more. Why is this?
Answer:
Rhinoplasty can be safely performed under general or sedation anesthesia. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, and I would be happy to go into detail with you during an office consultation, In brief, I prefer performing rhinoplasty under general anesthesia because patients generally prefer it, and also because it provides airway control so that the patient cannot aspirate blood into his or her lungs during surgery.