Nervous About Anesthesia? Here's Exactly What Happens

Nervous about anesthesia before your plastic surgery? You're not alone. In this video, April King from the anesthesia team at the Advanced Institute for Plastic Surgery (AIPS) walks you through exactly what to expect on surgery day, from the pre-op to going to sleep, what happens while you're asleep, and what it's like when you wake up. Our goal is for you to arrive for surgery with nothing about the anesthesia process feeling unfamiliar. In this video: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Meeting your anesthesia provider 1:23 The pre-op area and operating room 2:01 Going to sleep 2:38 About the breathing tube 3:14 Monitoring during surgery 3:47 Pain control and nausea prevention 4:07 Waking up in recovery 4:40 Going home after surgery 5:05 Questions are always welcome Before your procedure, be sure to tell your anesthesia team about any past reactions to anesthesia, nausea or motion sickness, reflux, sleep apnea, and all medications, hormones, weight loss drugs, vitamins, and supplements you take. Have questions about your upcoming surgery? Contact our team: 🌐 www.aiplasticsurgery.com 📞 (951) 699-9201 📍 Serving Temecula, Redlands, Riverside, and Ontario, CA This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Your anesthesia plan will be tailored to your health history and procedure. Please follow the specific instructions provided by your surgeon and anesthesia team. #Anesthesia #PlasticSurgery #SurgeryPrep #PlasticSurgeryRecovery #AIPS #InlandEmpire #Temecula