For some patients, the surgery itself isn’t what makes them nervous. It’s the idea of being put to sleep with general anesthesia and wondering if they will ever wake up.
If you or someone you know has that fear, putting you wellbeing in the hands of facial surgery with Dr. Steven Hopping is a great option. Also known as IV sedation, twilight sedation, puts patients into a deeply relaxed, sleepy state without necessarily requiring general anesthesia.
And no, “twilight” does not mean casually watching your facelift happen.
Why Twilight Sedation Can Be Appealing
With twilight sedation, aka IV sedation, medication is delivered directly into the bloodstream and adjusted as needed per patient. Local anesthesia is also used to keep the surgical area comfortable.
For appropriately selected procedures and patients, IV sedation can avoid some aspects of general anesthesia while still providing the comfort necessary for surgery. The best art is patients generally remember little or nothing about the procedure itself.
Facial Surgery With Dr. Steven Hopping Is Individualized
Dr. Hopping considers each patient’s medical history, the procedure being performed, surgical time, and other factors when determining an appropriate approach. He routinely performs rhinoplasty under IV sedation, while procedures such as deep plane facelift surgery may use IV sedation or general anesthesia depending on the case.
The flexibility of using different types of anesthesia for different procedures is one thing patients love about working with Dr. Hopping. It allows each patient to feel confident and comfortable.
Dr. Steven Hopping is quadruple board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery and fellowship-trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, with decades of experience performing facial procedures.
Where Your Surgery Happens Matters
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery has a private AAAHC-accredited surgical facility in Washington, DC, where patients can receive surgical and recovery care in the same setting.
That means the anesthesia discussion is part of a larger safety plan rather than an isolated decision.
If you’re considering facial surgery with Dr. Steven Hopping, ask about anesthesia during your consultation. Nervous questions are still good questions.
Call 202-785-3175 or request an appointment online and start your journey toward natural-looking results with a specialist you can trust.
