How long do I have to wait to be put under anesthesia? I'm scheduled for two surgeries 2 weeks apart.

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I have an appointment to get my wisdom teeth removed on June 1st. June 14th is my appointment or lipo on my upper back from my bra line up. Is it ok to be put under in such a short amount of time. Should I reschedule my wisom teeth removal ?

Robert P. Schmid, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! I think that you should be fine to have two anesthesia procedures in 2 weeks; however, I’d for sure ask this of the (hopefully board certified) anesthesiologist who will be putting you to sleep. Best of luck to you!

Frank Agullo, MD · Answer

As long as you are healthy and cleared for surgery, there should not be any problems with having two procedures under general anesthesia two weeks apart.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would defer on this to the recommendations of the anesthesiologist of the second procedure.  If you have no health issues from the wisdom teeth extraction, you should be fine having the surgeries 2 weeks apart.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Los Angeles, CA

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

raqalex2005.  I believe two weeks should be plenty of time in between your two planned procedures. However, I would seek the advice of each doctor performing the operations. Best of luck.

How long do I have to wait to be put under anesthesia? I'm scheduled for two surgeries 2 weeks apart.

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