RT Book, Section
A1 Hanke, C. William
A1 Gustafson, Cheryl J.
A1 Stebbins, William G.
A1 Leonard, Aimee L.
A2 Kang, Sewon
A2 Amagai, Masayuki
A2 Bruckner, Anna L.
A2 Enk, Alexander H.
A2 Margolis, David J.
A2 McMichael, Amy J.
A2 Orringer, Jeffrey S.
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ID 1161348030
T1 Liposuction Using Tumescent Local Anesthesia
T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, 9e
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071837798
LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1161348030
RD 2024/04/23
AB AT-A-GLANCELiposuction  is  one  of  the  most  commonly  performed  cosmetic  procedures  practiced  by  dermatologic  surgeons.The  tumescent  technique  of  local  anesthesia  is  one  of  the  most  important  innovations  in  liposuction  surgery.1Liposuction  performed  with  tumescent  local  anesthesia  allows  for  the  removal  of  large  volumes  of  fat  safely  and  effectively.Liposuction  is  characterized  by  unparalleled  safety,  rapid  patient  recovery,  and  low  postoperative  morbidity.Importantly,  liposuction  is  very  safe  to  perform  in  the  office  setting,  the  preferred  venue  for  the  procedure  when  carried  out  by  dermatologic  surgeons.