Various drugs (anesthetics) that are used to block pain in a particular part is called local anesthesia. The most common local anesthetics used is Lidocaine. They are injected before a surgery or procedure to prevent pain.
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Is cosmetic surgery safe under local anesthesia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a healthy female turning 60. I do have mitral valve regurgitation. I take no medicines other than bioidentical hormones. I exercise regularly, am not overweight, do not smoke, and drink at most two alcoholic beverages per month. I am considering doing cosmetic surgery (brow lift ... Read Full »
Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please be assured that if a general anesthetic is needed, a nurse anesthetist can administer it if required. It is needed only if local anesthesia fails. Please make sure you don’t listen to rumors and get confused. Nurse anesthetists and p... Read Full »