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Will I be conscious at any point during my rhinoplasty procedure?

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Outcomes and side effects vary from person to person. Bleeding, infection, swelling and asymmetry may occur. Please consult our medical team before making a decision.

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No — Dr. Kim's sedation approach keeps patients completely asleep for the full duration of the rhinoplasty, with no partial awareness or responsiveness at any stage. Sedation anesthesia shouldn't be confused with being lightly or partially conscious; it's dosed and closely monitored throughout so there's no memory or perception of the procedure from start to finish.

Consultation Tip

If anesthesia safety is a concern, ask during consultation who monitors sedation throughout surgery and what their specific role is — understanding the monitoring setup often eases this worry more than general reassurance does.

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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery

What follows is general guidance. The actual cause and surgical approach are decided only after an internal examination, a CT scan and a review of your previous surgical history.

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