Minor surgery causes no pain during the procedure thanks to effective local anesthesia. The only sensation is the initial needle prick, then complete numbness of the area.
Local Anesthesia Types:
- Lidocaine: Most commonly used. Works within 1-2 minutes. Duration 1-2 hours. Very safe.
- Lidocaine with adrenaline: Adrenaline added to reduce bleeding and prolong anesthesia. Not used in fingers, nose, or ears.
- Bupivacaine: Longer-acting (4-8 hours) — used when longer post-procedure pain relief is desired.
Anesthesia Techniques:
- Infiltration anesthesia: Injection around the surgical area directly.
- Nerve block: Numbing the main nerve — e.g., complete digital block for nail surgery.
- EMLA cream: For children or anxious patients — applied 30-60 minutes before the procedure.
After the Procedure:
When anesthesia wears off (after 2-4 hours), there may be mild discomfort — paracetamol or ibuprofen is sufficient in most cases.
At BEIT TARIQ Center, we ensure your complete comfort during the procedure with modern anesthesia techniques.