Face surgery
Awake Facial Surgery in Ottawa
Facial procedures performed awake, with local anesthesia and an anesthesiologist present throughout. Facelift, neck lift, brow lift, eyelids, ears, fat transfer, skin tightening, lesion removal and scar revision.
The face is well suited to local anesthesia because sensory nerves are accessible and the tumescent technique limits bleeding. Published series describe facelift performed under local anesthesia with light sedation, and eyelid surgery is routinely done awake. Each page below explains why awake may work and what the journey looks like.
Lifting
Awake Facelift
A facelift lifts and repositions the deeper tissues of the face and jawline and removes excess skin. Published series show that facelift can be performed with local anesthesia and light sedation, and for selected patients we offer an awake approach.
Learn moreAwake Neck Lift
A neck lift improves banding, loose skin and the definition of the jawline and neck. A neck lift with platysmaplasty can be done under local anesthesia in selected patients.
Learn moreAwake Brow Lift
A brow lift raises sagging brows and softens forehead lines and frown creases. For selected patients it may be done awake, with local anesthesia and light sedation.
Learn moreAwake Forehead Reduction (Hairline Lowering)
Forehead reduction, also called hairline lowering, advances the scalp forward to shorten a tall forehead. For selected patients it can be performed awake.
Learn moreEyes
Awake Upper Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Upper eyelid surgery removes excess skin, and sometimes fat, from the upper eyelids. Eyelid surgery is routinely performed under local anesthesia, so awake surgery is a natural fit.
Learn moreAwake Lower Eyelid Surgery
Lower eyelid surgery reduces under-eye bags and smooths the lower lid. Eyelid procedures are commonly performed under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
Learn moreEars
Awake Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)
Otoplasty reshapes prominent or misshapen ears and pins them closer to the head. In adults it is often performed under local anesthesia, so awake surgery suits many patients.
Learn moreAwake Earlobe Repair
Earlobe repair mends torn or stretched earlobes from earrings or injury. It is a short procedure performed awake under local anesthesia.
Learn moreContouring
Awake Buccal Fat Removal
Buccal fat removal reduces fullness in the lower cheeks to create a more contoured face. It is a short procedure that can often be performed awake under local anesthesia.
Learn moreAwake Facial Fat Transfer
Facial fat transfer restores volume to areas such as the cheeks, temples, tear troughs and lips using your own fat. Because it is built on small-volume liposuction, it is often performed awake.
Learn moreAwake Chin and Neck Liposuction
Submental liposuction may improve contour beneath the chin in suitable patients with localized fat. Because the area is small, it is often performed awake under tumescent local anesthesia.
Learn moreSkin tightening
Awake J-Plasma Skin Tightening (Face and Neck)
J-Plasma (helium plasma energy, also marketed as Renuvion) is used to tighten skin on the face and neck, on its own or with a facelift, neck lift or liposuction. Local anesthesia with sedation is often used.
Learn moreSkin
Awake Skin Lesion Removal
Skin lesion removal takes out benign bumps such as moles, cysts and lipomas. This is a classic awake procedure done under local anesthesia.
Learn moreAwake Scar Revision
Scar revision aims to improve the look of a scar by repositioning, narrowing or reshaping it. It is typically performed under local anesthesia, so awake surgery is a natural fit.
Learn moreHow awake surgery works at awakeMD
You are treated with local anesthesia, with or without light sedation, while an anesthesiologist monitors you from start to finish. Awake surgery is not for everyone, and we recommend general anesthesia whenever it is the safer choice. Read more about anesthesia options, the patient journey, and patient education articles.
Explore your options at a consultation
Combination surgery is quoted at consultation. Package pricing may be lower than the total of individual procedure fees.