Whether you’re seeking labiaplasty, vaginoplasty or other forms of plastic surgery, it’s likely that you’re going to need anesthesia. Who wants to go under the knife without it, right? So let’s discuss the important considerations you need to keep in mind.
Remember, you don’t want to have surgery without anesthesia. The pain would be unbearable. This could also lead to other complications such as stress or shock.
The anesthesiologist is an important specialist responsible for safely administering the anesthesia and monitoring and maintaining your body systems and vial signs during the surgery. He or she will also be the one to awaken you when the surgery is finished.
Don’t underestimate the importance of a good anesthesiologist! And when you’re doing your pre-surgery talk with the surgeon, don’t be afraid to ask questions about this important person. A qualified anesthesiologist should have a four year college degree followed by four years of training at an accredited medical school, and four years residency in an anesthesia program.
Following these 12 years of formal training, some anesthesiologists even do extended training for a couple more years in a chosen specialty, such as pediatrics, critical care, obstetrics, or pain management.
Once a person has become board certified to be an anesthesiologist, she/he becomes a Diplomat with the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Here are the major responsibilities of your anesthesiologist: administering the anesthesia, monitoring, assessing, evaluating and maintaining vital signs within what are considered normal limits, collaborating with the surgical team regarding the strategies and plan of action for the surgery to be successful.
Remember that you have a right to speak with your anesthesiologist before you go into surgery. He or she should be glad to talk with you about the choices of anesthesia that are available in your particular procedure and circumstances. He /She will also suggest the one that he /she thins is best for you (which might be partly due to your prior medical history, medical conditions and age), but usually there will be a standard form used in your plastic-surgery procedure.
When you speak with your anesthesiologist, he should discuss the risks involved, making sure you understand what all is involved.
Prior to your receiving anesthesia, the anesthesiologist will also order lab tests that are based on your previous medical history.
Going underneath is normally a safe procedure–but not without risks. You’ll feel better about your plastic-surgery procedure if you’ve done your research ahead of time regarding this important medical professional.
