Am I awake during the no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy?

On an advertisement I've seen for a vasectomy doctor, it states they use a no-needle anesthesia technique where they spray lidocaine or something. Does that mean I will be awake and coherent for this procedure? If so, I do not think I will be able to do that?

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More About Doctor Tulsa Vasectomy Clinic

Published on May 25, 2022

As to whether or not you are awake the answer is yes you are awake. The no needle anesthesia technique is a very simple curved

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Answered by Tulsa Vasectomy Clinic (View Profile)

As to whether or not you are awake the answer is yes you are awake. The no needle anesthesia technique is a very simple curved

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Mark J. Saslawsky, MD - Southaven Office

Published on May 11, 2021

Probably 95% of vasectomy’s are done awake under local

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Answered by Mark J. Saslawsky, MD - Southaven Office (View Profile)

Probably 95% of vasectomy’s are done awake under local

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor Yasmin Bootwala M.D.

Published on Oct 15, 2019

You are routinely awake for a vasectomy. However, if there are issues with anatomy or a patient has a high level of anxiety or if the initial procedure failed, I would recommend sedation or general anesthesia be used.

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Answered by Yasmin Bootwala M.D. (View Profile)

You are routinely awake for a vasectomy. However, if there are issues with anatomy or a patient has a high level of anxiety or if the initial procedure failed, I would recommend sedation or general anesthesia be used.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Apr 25, 2019

You will be awake but the skin overlying the vas deferens and the tubes themselves are numbed by the injector.

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Answered by John C. McHugh, MD (View Profile)

You will be awake but the skin overlying the vas deferens and the tubes themselves are numbed by the injector.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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