“How long does numbness last after local anesthesia?”
I am a 28 year old female and I will have a procedure involving local anesthesia next week. How long does numbness last after local anesthesia?
2 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Takes around 1 hr or 2 hrs
It depends on the location of the injection and what local anesthetic is used. It could be anywhere from 45 minutes to 36 hours.
