I need to have a 3hr labia surgery and two weeks later, planning for breast augmentation. In between surgeries I'm planning on HBOT (hyperbaric chamber treatment) to help with healing. Is it safe for anesthesia twice in a month. Maybe wait three weeks? Does HBOT affect this question in anyway?
June 22, 2023
Answer: Two operations It is perfectly safe to have anesthesia twice in one month. What I can’t figure out is the hyperbaric oxygen. What’s that for? Seems odd that you would need it
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June 22, 2023
Answer: Two operations It is perfectly safe to have anesthesia twice in one month. What I can’t figure out is the hyperbaric oxygen. What’s that for? Seems odd that you would need it
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June 25, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia Hello, two general anesthesias in one month does not pose a serious risk for the majority of healthy patients. However, anesthesia in individuals over the age of 65 or 70 may have lingering effects on the brain for months to years. This phenomenon is a concern in older individuals. Cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia can be protected via HBO preconditioning. In general, HBO can only be helpful in your recovery. In conclusion, healthy non elderly individuals do not have a significant risk undergoing more than a single anesthesia in one month. Sincerely, Debra L Stafford, MD
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June 25, 2023
Answer: Anesthesia Hello, two general anesthesias in one month does not pose a serious risk for the majority of healthy patients. However, anesthesia in individuals over the age of 65 or 70 may have lingering effects on the brain for months to years. This phenomenon is a concern in older individuals. Cognitive function in elderly patients undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia can be protected via HBO preconditioning. In general, HBO can only be helpful in your recovery. In conclusion, healthy non elderly individuals do not have a significant risk undergoing more than a single anesthesia in one month. Sincerely, Debra L Stafford, MD
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