"Will I feel tugging during my facelift under local anesthesia?" It is one of the most common questions we hear before surgery. The reality is that most patients feel far less than they expected. The CURRENT Lift is performed using a specialized combination of local anesthetic and tumescent numbing techniques designed to keep patients comfortable throughout the procedure. Patients should not feel pain, and any sensation of pressure is typically very mild. Because Dr. Novis performs all of her facelifts under local anesthesia, every aspect of the surgical technique is designed with patient comfort in mind, minimizing tugging, pulling, and pressure during the procedure. In fact, many patients report feeling little to no tugging at all, and some have very little memory of the procedure afterward. No general anesthesia. No IV sedation. No drains. Just a carefully designed approach focused on safety, comfort, and natural results. Questions about facelift surgery under local anesthesia...