Can I be awake for a facelift? Medications, pharmacology, and patient comfort explained
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According to a study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, performing a facelift under local anesthesia can eliminate the risks associated with general anesthesia without increasing surgical complications. The answer to "**Can I be awake for a facelift?**" is yes, and it often involves a combination of local numbing agents and calming oral or intravenous medications.
