Having multiple procedures - how dangerous is many hour general anesthesia?

Dear Sensible192673,


some plastic surgeons may want to split this into two operations depending on the time needed. Its best to see a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine your options and whether it would take too long, more than 4 hours, to do all.
I understand your concern. It is best however that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine whether you can have several aesthetic surgeries in one session, as this would depend on various factors including but not limited to your general health condition, the type of anesthesia that will be used, and the type of surgeries that will be performed among others.



Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Great question. Undergoing surgery that can last from 6 to 12 hours is considered safe. However, cosmetic surgeries rarely take longer than 6-7 hours. I recommend you get all the information and details about your surgery duration from your surgeon clearly before your surgery. Best of luck to you.

Safety is always the number one priority in surgery. Combining procedures is common and considered safe but there is a limit. It is recommended that surgical time be limited to six hours for elective plastic surgery. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon. It is important that you feel comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.