It's normal to feel nervous about anesthesia. Seasoned anesthesiologist Dr. Kalman Friedman joins Dr. Bass to dive into anesthesia and safety to alleviate the common anxiety of "going under."

From local anesthesia, to general anesthesia, to IV sedation, options are available when it comes to how you want to stay comfortable during your cosmetic procedure. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of each and find out which is the better fit for you.

Modern anesthesia has significantly improved in safety thanks to advanced medications, better scientific understanding, and enhanced monitoring devices. Many newer drugs avoid the "anesthesia hangover" that was once common.

Drs. Bass and Friedman debunk myths about anesthesia, including the use of breathing tubes.

About Dr. Kalman Friedman

Dr. Kalman Friedman is a senior anesthesiologist with Caliber Anesthesia in New York who has kept plastic surgery patients up and down Park Avenue safe and comfortable during their procedures. He and Dr. Bass have several years of experience working together to give patients the best results in the safest way possible.

Learn more about Caliber Anesthesia

About Dr. Lawrence Bass

Innovator. Industry veteran. In-demand Park Avenue board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Bass is a true master of his craft, not only in the OR but as an industry pioneer in the development and evaluation of new aesthetic technologies. With locations in both Manhattan (on Park Avenue between 62nd and 63rd Streets) and in Great Neck, Long Island, Dr. Bass has earned his reputation as the plastic surgeon for the most discerning patients in NYC and beyond.

To learn more, visit the Bass Plastic Surgery website or follow the team on Instagram @drbassnyc

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