Not really: General anesthesia sometimes involves a breathing tube or airway device that may cause numbness to the tongue but not the face.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Highly unlikely: The anesthesia itself shouldn't cause the numbness, but local anesthetics (commonly referred to as "novocaine") or surgical procedures can result in numbness.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Yes: This is however, not due to the anesthesia, but is more likely due to the manipulation of the airway. More specifically this is most likely due to having a breathing tube placed during the surgery. This usually resolves fairly quickly. The facial numbness is more concerning and i would ask that you speak to your anesthesiologist.
Answered 8/21/2017
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