Rhinoplasty — including cases involving rib cartilage harvesting — doesn't require the deeper systemic effects of general anesthesia to be performed safely and comfortably. Sedation anesthesia keeps you completely comfortable and unaware throughout the procedure, while generally involving a gentler recovery than general anesthesia, without the grogginess, nausea, or longer wake-up time some patients experience afterward.
This approach applies consistently across our surgical scope, regardless of whether your case involves tip work alone or a more extensive procedure with rib cartilage — the anesthesia approach doesn't change based on complexity in the way some patients might expect.
Consultation Tip
If you're comparing clinics and one mentions general anesthesia for a procedure similar to yours, it's a reasonable question to ask why — the answer should relate to genuine surgical necessity, not just standard practice at that clinic.
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— Dr. Hyung-taek Kim, KOWON Plastic Surgery