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Mastopexy

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Position : Supine, Sitting / Beach Chair, arms extended
Time : 2-4 hours (long)
Blood Loss : Moderate (50 - 200 ml)
Maintenance Paralytic : No
Blocks : PEC II

Anesthetic Approaches

1GLMA, Nerve Block
2GETT, Nerve Block
The Surgery

The surgeon begins by marking the areola with an areola sizer and then incising it. Then, the skin flaps are elevated, excess tissue is removed, and the breast tissue is moved up to the higher...

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