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Can you be tested to see if you are allergic to anesthesia before under going surgery for a Tummy Tuck?

I am paranoid I am going to have some type of allergic reaction and die while in surgery. How can I be reassured this wont happen?

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Dr. Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS
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Answered on Apr 18, 2017
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