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I was wondering what do they use to do anesthesia on face and head surgeries?

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Depends: The anesthetic agents and type of anesthesia depends on what type of face and neck surgery you have. Depending on the type and any comorbidities that the patient has will determine the anesthesia used . This can vary from local anesthesia to general anesthesia with various agents.

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Answered 3/24/2015

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