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How long does local anesthesia stay in your body after surgery?

I will have minor surgery under local anesthesia. How long does local anesthesia stay in your body after surgery?

1 Answer

There is a lot of variabilities. It depends on where the local is placed, how much is put in, the strength of the solution, and how fast you metabolize medications. The best guide is to ask the surgeon.