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International Forum => U.K. => Topic started by: as400 on February 05, 2009, 05:07:51 PM

Title: Karidis Question: Anaesthesia
Post by: as400 on February 05, 2009, 05:07:51 PM

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."

Title: Re: Karidis Question: Anaesthesia
Post by: Jock on February 05, 2009, 05:15:05 PM

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.

Title: Re: Karidis Question: Anaesthesia
Post by: enuff on February 05, 2009, 07:35:40 PM

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

Title: Re: Karidis Question: Anaesthesia
Post by: as400 on February 06, 2009, 05:53:25 PM

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!