Every anaesthetic carries a risk of complications but this is very small. All anaesthetists are experienced doctors who are trained to deal with any complications. After an anaesthetic, patients sometimes feel sick and vomit, may have a headache, sore throat or feel dizzy. These effects are short-lived. Any surgery carries a small risk of infection or bleeding. After the operation, some patients may complain of shoulder pain. The patient may also feel some crackling under the skin because the carbon dioxide sometimes escapes into the tissue just under the skin. These side effects are usually short-lived and do not require any specialised care.
