Can i have otoplasty without iv sedation?

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Can i have otoplasty without iv sedation?

Postby activation » Mon May 30, 2011 5:52 pm

Hi!

Can I have an otoplasty(ear pinning) without iv sedation,just local anaesthesia?
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Re: Can i have otoplasty without iv sedation?

Postby dr. lam » Mon May 30, 2011 9:45 pm

yes, it hurts more but if that is what you really want i would use a topical anesthetic and leave it on for an hour before i start to inject. however, i truly see no reason not to get some sedation so that the pain becomes zero.
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