"Is the fear of anesthesia keeping you from getting the surgery you want?"

For many patients, it’s not the scalpel they fear—it’s the idea of “going under.” In this must-hear episode of Plastic Surgery Uncensored, Dr. Rady Rahban teams up with his long-time anesthesiologist, Dr. Houston, to answer the most common—and most misunderstood—questions about anesthesia. From the myths surrounding “twilight” sedation to the truth about general anesthesia safety, they unpack exactly what happens before, during, and after you’re asleep. What you’ll learn in this episode:

• The three main types of anesthesia—local, twilight/conscious sedation, and general—and when each is truly appropriate.
• Why “twilight is safer” isn’t the whole truth (and when it can actually be riskier).
• The inside story on nausea prevention—how a layered, multi-drug approach makes recovery smoother.
• What you should always ask about your anesthesiologist’s credentials—and why team chemistry in the OR can save lives.
• How new medications like Ozempic can affect anesthesia safety and timing.
• The reality about rare fears like “waking up during surgery” or being “awake but paralyzed.”
• Why general anesthesia is far safer today than most people think, especially in healthy patients in accredited facilities.

Why this episode matters:
Anesthesia is the co-pilot of your surgery. The best surgical result means nothing without safety at every step. This episode arms you with the exact questions and knowledge to make sure your anesthesia care is as exceptional as your surgical care. If you’ve ever delayed surgery out of fear, or you know someone who has, this is the conversation that could change their mind—and keep them safe.

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