Nervous about anesthesia, what is the possibility of something going wrong?

December 8, 2020

I've heard horror stories of women who stop breathing during surgery and either die or recover with serious brain damage. I'm ready to have a breast augmentation but this irrational fear is truly holding me back. Is it really anything to be worried about?

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December 13, 2020

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December 18, 2020

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December 13, 2020

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December 13, 2020

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December 13, 2020

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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