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Effects of Anesthesia After Surgery

Published May,28 2018 | By Dr. Mary D. Daley

While anesthesia acts mostly during the operation, some effects may persist afterward. The types of after-effects depend primarily on the type of anesthesia -- general, regional or local anesthesia. With all types of anesthesia, most effects resolve within the first 24 hours after surgery.