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Can I have 2 surgeries under general anesthesia within 2 months?

Acel pMar 28, 2018
I had a ACL Reconstruction 2 months ago, And i’m also willing to have a Rhinoplasty in a couple of days. Can i have 2 surgeries under general anesthesia within 2 months? Any suggestion? Is there any risk?

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