What kind of anesthesia is used for mentoplasty?
Mentoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis. Patients may choose between local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. Most patients nowadays prefer to have this type of surgery completely asleep under general anesthesia, especially if combining mentoplasty with rhinoplasty. •Where is mentoplasty surgery done? Dr. Pearson performs most of his surgery at Orange Park Surgery Center or Fleming Island Surgery Center. Both are accredited, state-licensed outpatient surgical facilities. Both locations are just blocks from his office practice (and a conveniently short drive from Jacksonville, Florida). Both facilities offer excellent safety while also providing the privacy and convenience patients desire. •How long does a mentoplasty (genioplasty) take? Because of the custom nature of the surgery, exact times cannot be given. On average, implant mentoplasty surgery may take about one to one and a half hours, depending on the specific steps your surgery requires. You will re
