Anesthesia for Laser Surgery

Voraphol Vejjabhinanta; Angela Martins; Ran Huo; Keyvan Nouri

doi:10.1007/978-0-85729-281-0_25

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Anesthesia for Laser Surgery

Voraphol Vejjabhinanta, Angela Martins, Ran Huo and Keyvan Nouri

Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine, pp.329-335

Springer London

2011-04-01

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-281-0_25

Abstract

Laser Procedure

Anesthetic Solution

Nerve Block

Hair Removal

Port Wine Stain

A number of laser procedures such as laser resurfacing or tattoo removal are associated with some discomfort. Anesthesias provide a reversible loss of sensation and alleviate most of the discomfort. The techniques most commonly used are topical anesthesia and regional anesthesia with or without systemic analgesics and/or anxiolytics.

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Title: Anesthesia for Laser Surgery
Creators: Voraphol Vejjabhinanta - Department of Dermatology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Angela Martins - University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
Ran Huo - Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
Keyvan Nouri - Clinics Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, USA
Publication Details: Lasers in Dermatology and Medicine, pp.329-335
Publisher: Springer London; London
Academic Unit: Miller School of Medicine; UMMG Dept of Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery
Language: English
Resource Type: Book chapter
Record Identifier: 991031600342902976