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Conscious Sedation Methods for Blepharoplasty in Day Surgery
Tae-Yul Lee1, Han-Jin Bae1, Deok-Woo Kim1
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan-si 15355, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|June 28, 2023
Summary
Dexmedetomidine infusion offers better sedation for blepharoplasty than midazolam and fentanyl. This method resulted in fewer complications like hypoxia and hematoma, making it a potentially superior choice for aesthetic surgeries.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Plastic Surgery
Background:
- Midazolam and fentanyl are common sedatives for aesthetic surgeries.
- Dexmedetomidine is used for its minimal respiratory depression but lacks evaluation for blepharoplasty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare dexmedetomidine infusion with midazolam/fentanyl bolus for blepharoplasty sedation.
- To evaluate suitability for blepharoplasty with a mid-cheek lift.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective comparison of 137 patients receiving midazolam/fentanyl bolus versus 113 patients receiving dexmedetomidine infusion.
- Data collected on anesthetic use, pain, medication administration, hypoxia, hypertension, and hematoma.
Main Results:
- Dexmedetomidine group showed significantly lower local anesthetic use, postoperative pain, ketoprofen needs, hypoxia episodes, and intraoperative hypertension.
- Reduced hypoxia severity and minor hematoma formation were observed with dexmedetomidine.
- Dexmedetomidine sedation linked to less hematoma due to hemodynamic stability and analgesia.
Conclusions:
- Dexmedetomidine infusion is associated with fewer complications and better outcomes in blepharoplasty.
- Dexmedetomidine may be a suitable alternative sedative for lower blepharoplasty procedures.
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