Liposuction in cosmetic dermatology.
Liposuction is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the world today. The central role of dermatologists in evolving many of the procedural methods now used is discussed. Tumescent anaesthesia and the associated tumescent technique proper allow liposuction to be performed safely and effectively in an outpatient setting. An overview of the technique and applications is presented.
St. John's Institute of Dermatology, St. Thomas' Hospital, London, UK. andrew.markey@kcl.ac.uk
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D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008012:Lidocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D018579:Patient Selection
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D008012:Lidocaine; D004837:Epinephrine