Periocular Anesthesia in Aesthetic Surgery

ABSTRACT This article focuses on the administration of anesthesia for periocular aesthetic procedures. Special emphasis is given to office-based procedures, most often without any systemic sedation, highlighting the importance of open communication with patients. Finally, attention is given to poten...

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Veröffentlicht in:Seminars in plastic surgery 2007-02, Vol.21 (1), p.037-040
Hauptverfasser: Skibell, Bentley C, Soparkar, Charles N.S, Tower, Robert N, Patrinely, James R
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:ABSTRACT This article focuses on the administration of anesthesia for periocular aesthetic procedures. Special emphasis is given to office-based procedures, most often without any systemic sedation, highlighting the importance of open communication with patients. Finally, attention is given to potential pitfalls including anesthetic systemic toxicity, ocular injuries, and orbicularis myotoxicity.
ISSN:1535-2188
1536-0067
DOI:10.1055/s-2007-967746