“How long does local anesthetic last for toe surgery?”
My elderly mother will be having toe surgery under local anesthesia. How long does local anesthetic last for toe surgery?
3 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
It depends on what kind of LA used. It could be an hour or 8 hours or even more of a wide range.
Usually the effects would start wearing off within a couple of hours. Depending upon the age group and individual metabolism, could have significant variations.
Probably around 1 or 2 hrs
