Awake Plastic Surgery
Awake Plastic Surgery in Ottawa by Dr. Photis Loizides
Confidence, Comfort & Control—Without General Anesthesia
A Calmer, More Personalized Approach to Aesthetic Surgery
At his Ottawa practice, Dr. Photis Loizides offers a growing option in modern cosmetic care: awake plastic surgery, also known as local anesthesia procedures. Many individuals in Ottawa and the surrounding communities are now choosing this approach for its comfort, lower risk, and faster recovery.
Whether you’re considering a subtle facial enhancement or want to avoid the side effects of general anesthesia, Dr. Loizides provides thoughtful, expert care that prioritizes safety, awareness, and your peace of mind.
What Is Awake Plastic Surgery?
Awake plastic surgery involves performing cosmetic procedures while you’re fully conscious and comfortable—using only local anesthesia. You remain relaxed and responsive, without the need for general anesthesia, IV sedation, or breathing tubes.
Mild oral sedation may be offered to ease anxiety, but you’ll stay alert and in control throughout your procedure. Dr. Loizides brings extensive surgical expertise to every case, offering awake options for everything from facial rejuvenation to precision body contouring.
Why More Patients Are Choosing Awake Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Procedures in Ottawa
Awake plastic surgery is about more than avoiding anesthesia—it’s about giving you more control, less downtime, and a safer overall experience.
Benefits Include:
- No general anesthesia
- Skip the nausea, grogginess, and extended recovery often associated with being “put under.”
- Faster, smoother recovery
- Patients often leave the clinic feeling alert and ready to return to normal activities within hours.
- Lower risk
- Awake procedures eliminate the rare but serious risks tied to general anesthesia—ideal for patients with health sensitivities or concerns.
- Cost-effective
- Avoiding hospital and anesthesia fees often means reduced overall costs.
- Better communication & comfort
- Stay connected with your surgical team, with the ability to ask questions or provide input during the procedure.
- Great for select procedures
- Ideal for targeted liposuction, eyelid lifts, minor facelifts, and skin refinements.
The highest standard of plastic surgery
Extensive training and surgical expertise allows Dr. Photis Loizides to consistently help patients achieve their desired, natural-looking plastic surgery results. He is a plastic surgeon fully accredited with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Loizides, please get in touch.
Is Awake Plastic Surgery Right for You?
At his Ottawa clinic, Dr. Loizides frequently performs the following under local anesthesia:
- Mini liposuction (chin, arms, flanks, abdomen)
- Targeted fat removal with a gentle, awake approach.
- Upper eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
- Restore a rested appearance in under an hour.
- Mini facelift or neck tightening
- A conservative lift for patients seeking facial rejuvenation without going fully under.
- Scar revision and skin tightening
- Quick touch-ups with minimal recovery.
- Fat transfer to breast, face or hands
- Subtle volume restoration with your own fat—while staying fully involved in the process.
Delivering real results
Opting to have plastic surgery is an enormous decision. We understand.
We want to intimately understand your goals and align on expectations.
FAQ
Awake Plastic Surgery in Ottawa, Ontario
No. Dr. Loizides uses highly effective local anesthetics. You may feel pressure or movement, but not pain.
Yes—but comfortably so. You’ll be relaxed and able to speak, ask questions, or just listen to music during your procedure.
Absolutely. For many patients—especially those with underlying health conditions—awake surgery is actually the safer option.
Most awake surgery patients recover quickly, with minimal swelling and no anesthesia hangover. Many return to daily activities within 24–48 hours.
Yes. Since no general anesthesia is used, you’ll typically walk out of the clinic shortly after the procedure.
Often, yes. By avoiding hospital stays and anesthesia fees, total costs are typically lower.
No. Larger procedures—like full facelifts, breast augmentation, or abdominoplasty—generally require general anesthesia. But many facial and body contouring treatments can be done safely and beautifully while you’re awake.
Dr. Loizides’ Approach: Calm, Clear, Always Centered on You
Known throughout Ottawa for his calm demeanor, surgical precision, and patient-first approach, Dr. Photis Loizides brings integrity and compassion to every consultation. His awake surgery options offer a gentler path to aesthetic enhancement—without pressure, without unnecessary risk.
Ready to Explore Awake Plastic Surgery in Ottawa?
Schedule a private consultation with Dr. Photis Loizides to learn whether awake plastic surgery is right for you. From eyelid lifts to mini liposuction, you can achieve your aesthetic goals with greater comfort, less downtime, and a more mindful experience.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Welcoming patients from Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Gatineau, and across the Ottawa Valley.
Feel in control. Heal faster. Look refreshed—naturally.
