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Is Anesthesia Hard on Your Liver? Understanding Modern Anesthesia and Liver Health

Oct 11, 2025 •

4 min read

While historical anesthetic agents like halothane were linked to rare but severe liver damage, modern anesthetic agents are significantly safer for the liver. So, **is anesthesia hard on your liver** today? For the majority of healthy individuals, the risk of anesthetic-related liver injury is exceptionally low.