Author Topic: Karidis Question: Anaesthesia  (Read 2093 times)

Offline as400

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Are the costs of the operation procedure the same whatever type of anaesthesia is chosen?

"Gynecomastia correction can be performed successfully either with a local anaesthetic alone, local anaesthesia with mild sedation (twilight anaesthesia) or with a General anaesthetic(completely asleep). If you decide to have it done with a local anaesthetic, you will probably feel some vibration and friction during the procedure. You may also occasionally feel a stinging sensation as the cannulae moves closer to the muscle. Obviously if you are put to sleep then you will not be aware of anything."
Before you criticise a man walk a mile in his shoes, after that who cares? your a mile away and have his shoes.

Offline Jock

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I think he prefers to do it under GA, told me that is what he recommends.


As it would obviously reduce the price, then give them a call and ask, they advised me on the cost over the phone when I first called.
Took the plunge and had consultation with Dr. Karidis 7th January 2009.
Surgery 26th February 2009.
Just wish I'd been able to do this years ago.

http://www.gynecomastia.org/smf/index.php?topic=17004.0

Offline enuff

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You're still going to take up a room in the hospital for most of the day, so I can't see it making much difference to the cost anyway....

Personally I'd take the GA and enjoy it  ;D
Dr K got rid of my gyne Jan 2009. Thank f@ck for that!
Words & pics: http://www.gynecomastia.org/smf/index.php?topic=16639.0

Offline as400

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Thanks guys, I have my consulatation on the 20th and op hopefully in March, will ask him if there is any great price differential,  can't wait to be honest!


 

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