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Surgery<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3846f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3846f21\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae40443\" data-id=\"ae40443\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e448fce pc-list-item elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e448fce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Preparing for a surgical transformation is an exciting journey, but it is natural to have questions about what the experience will actually feel like. At Aviva Plastic Surgery &amp; Aesthetics, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/about-us\/atlanta-plastic-surgeon-dr-inessa-fishman\/\">Dr. Inessa Fishman<\/a> prioritizes a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience for every patient, whether the procedure is a minor refinement or a complex reconstruction.<\/p><p>A critical part of your preparation is understanding your anesthesia options. The right choice depends on your specific procedure, your overall health, and your personal comfort preferences.<br \/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pc-img alignright wp-image-26730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1.jpg\" alt=\"From local anesthesia to twilight sedation, learn how Dr. Inessa Fishman tailors your surgical experience for maximum comfort and a quick recovery.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avivaplasticsurgery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/surgery-sedation-options-mac-twilight-anesthesia-1-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong>Light Relaxation and Local Anesthesia: For Focused Treatments<\/strong><\/h2><p>For smaller treatments, Dr. Fishman often utilizes oral relaxing medications paired with local numbing. This allows you to remain awake and comfortable while staying &#8220;in control&#8221; throughout the process.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Lip lifts, scar revisions, labiaplasties, minor facial lesion removals (like lipomas), and buccal fat pad reduction.<\/li><li><strong>The Benefit:<\/strong> Most patients can walk in and out the same day without the &#8220;grogginess&#8221; associated with deeper sedation, leading to a very quick recovery<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>MAC (Twilight) Sedation: The Most Popular Choice for Total Comfort<\/strong><\/h2><p>Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), or twilight sedation, is the preferred option for the majority of our aesthetic surgeries. It provides a perfect balance of comfort and control: you drift into a relaxed, sleep-like state and breathe naturally. While you remain unaware of the procedure, your recovery is typically smoother and faster than with general anesthesia.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Facial rejuvenation like brow lifts or eyelid surgery, as well as various in-office contouring and aesthetic procedures.<\/li><li><strong>The Benefit:<\/strong> Most patients describe waking up feeling refreshed and surprised that the surgery is already finished. It allows for meaningful transformations with less downtime and a faster return to your daily life.<\/li><\/ul><h2><strong>General Anesthesia: For Complex Reconstructions<\/strong><\/h2><p>While many procedures are performed in our private in-office suite, some require the deeper level of a hospital-based setting for safety and precision.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Best For:<\/strong> Complex nasal surgeries (like septorhinoplasty with cadaver rib grafting), pediatric patients, or those with higher medical risks.<\/li><li><strong>The Benefit:<\/strong> Performing these in a hospital alongside a specialized anesthesia team ensures the safest possible environment for intricate or long-duration surgeries.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Why Patients Often Prefer MAC Sedation<\/strong><\/h3><p>Many patients choose MAC or twilight sedation whenever possible because it offers a variety of benefits:<\/p><ul><li><strong>A calm, dream-like experience<\/strong> without the need for full unconsciousness.<\/li><li><strong>Quicker recovery<\/strong> and significantly less postoperative grogginess when compared to general anesthesia.<\/li><li><strong>The ability to safely perform surgery in-office<\/strong>, which avoids the higher costs and logistical coordination of a hospital setting.<\/li><li><strong>A personalized level of comfort<\/strong>, making it ideal for the precision and artistry required in facial and aesthetic procedures.<\/li><\/ul><p>Whether your procedure involves local anesthesia, twilight sedation, or general anesthesia, Dr. Fishman and her team carefully tailor every plan to align with your specific goals, comfort, and safety. 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