General Anesthesia - is this safe for someone with sleep apnea?

May 30, 2025
Asked By:Original472695 in Dover, New Jersey

I am 66 yrs old and weigh 150 lbs. I have lost 140 lbs. in the last 2.5 years and have sagging skin all over. I would like to start with a facelift. I am healthy, except for severe sleep apnea. The operation is somewhere between 4-6 hours under general anesthesi. My question is will this be safe for me ? Thank you.

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Answer: Anesthesia Safety During Facelift

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