Do they put you to sleep to remove ingrown toenails? Understanding the Anesthesia Process
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Ingrown toenail surgery is a quick and routine outpatient procedure, often taking less than 20 minutes. This leads many to wonder, **do they put you to sleep to remove ingrown toenails?** The answer, for the vast majority of cases, is no; a local anesthetic is all that is required to numb the area.
