Minor Operations
Patients will fall asleep under monitored anesthesia and Local anesthesia. No or little discomfort will experience during the procedure.
Preparation
- Fast for 6 hours before the operation.
- There will be a brief consultation before the operation, the procedure and the risks involved will also be explained. A consent form will also be signed beforehand.
- Remove dentures, jewellery and metallic accessories.
Procedure
Patients will fall asleep under monitored anesthesia and Local anesthesia. Generally, there will be no adverse reaction during the procedure. The duration depends on the operation performed.
Rest after procedure
Resting suite is available for patient to recover whilst the sedation is wearing off after the surgery. Family can accompany during the time.
Diet can be resumed once recovered from the surgery.
It takes about 1-2 hour(s) for the sedation to pass. Patient may experience different levels of pain and discomfort, depending on the operation and the surgical site. Doctor will prescribe painkillers and instruct the patient how to handle the wound after the surgery.
After the procedure
As patient is sedated, it is recommended he/she to be accompanied by family members.
The anaesthesia and sedation may temporarily affect your co-ordination and reasoning skills, so you should avoid driving, drinking, making important decisions or signing legal documents for 24 hours afterwards
The result of the biopsy will be available in around 7 days.