Anesthesia Options
All patients want to be comfortable during any injection or other procedure. Dr. Stover offers many options to keep you safe and comfortable. Dr. Stover is trained and experienced in various anesthesia techniques. You can discuss with him options including oral premedication, nitrous oxide, local anesthesia, light IV sedation or deep IV sedation. Many simpler procedures such as injection of fillers can be performed with simple local anesthesia, but for surgical procedures, Dr. Stover will administer IV sedation. Dr. Stover typically performs more invasive procedures such as facelift with an anesthesiologist in either his Kona, Waimea or Hilo offices.
Before Intravenous Anesthesia Sedation
- You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
- No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
- A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
- The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
- Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
- Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
- Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
- If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Stover prior to your surgical date for instructions.
