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tumescent anesthesia |
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tumescent anesthesia, administration of a dilute local infiltration anesthetic (lidocaine) through the use of large volumes of fluid. The technique is applied in liposuction surgery, varicose vein treatment, scalp surgery, dermabrasion, and soft tissue reconstruction. tumescent anesthesia Pain control Local anesthesia, in which large quantities of very dilute anesthetic with epinephrine are injected into the scalp, to cause it to balloon. See Local anesthesia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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