What is Twilight Sedation?
Twilight Sedation, also known as IV Sedation or “Conscious Sedation,” is a type of anaesthesia where patients remain awake but relaxed and comfortable. Unlike a general anaesthetic, which renders patients fully unconscious, twilight sedation keeps you conscious yet drowsy, pain-free, and at ease throughout the procedure. Most patients do not remember the procedure afterwards, despite being awake during it.
Why opt for Twilight Sedation?
Patients who choose to have Twilight Sedation over a general anaesthetic experience the many benefits of not being ‘put out’, some of which are listed here:
- Patients can go home the same day. (It is still recommended not to drive and have an escort to take you home safely).
- Patients don’t experience the same level of nausea or grogginess associated with having a general anaesthetic; these symptoms can last a couple of days with general anaesthesia.
- Patients experience less oedema (swelling) post-operatively, specifically this has been noted in procedures such as Face and Neck lifts, whereby swelling is common. Fewer problems, such as swelling and fluid collection after a Facelift, lead to much better aesthetic results in a shorter period of time.
- Less expensive than General anaesthesia as patients do not require an overnight stay and can safely return home to continue the recovery process in the comfort of their own home.
Is Twilight Sedation Safe?
Twilight Sedation has been widely used in the USA for many complex procedures and is preferred in numerous surgical disciplines
At our clinic in Billericay, we have designed and built a hospital setting based on the concept of Twilight Sedation, allowing our patients to have the most enjoyable experience throughout their surgical journey without worrying about the risks associated with a General Anaesthetic.
Talk to the FACEMED team about what procedures you might consider having under Twilight Sedation and book your appointment with one of our Specialist Consultant Surgeons. Remember always to choose a Surgeon who is on the GMC Specialist Register.
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