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Awake Procedures: Safe, Comfortable Results Without General Anesthesia

How in-office procedures under local anesthesia minimize downtime and maximize results.

What is an awake procedure?

Awake procedures are performed in the office under local anesthesia, avoiding general anesthesia and a hospital stay.

Benefits

Patients enjoy lower cost, faster recovery and less nausea or grogginess. Suitable procedures include skin cancer excisions, scar revisions, eyelid surgery and small-area liposuction.

This article is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for a personal medical consultation.

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Dr. Salim Saba, MD, FACS

Dr. Saba is board certified and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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