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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

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.