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October 2013 in “ Clinics in Plastic Surgery ”

TLDR Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.

The document provided a comprehensive overview of various anesthesia techniques used in plastic surgery, emphasizing the benefits and applications of local anesthesia. It covered complications of general anesthesia, the science behind local anesthetics, cost considerations, and specific procedures such as skin grafts, hand surgery, breast surgery, tumescent liposuction, hair transplants, rhinoplasty, oculoplastic surgery, facial rejuvenation, and otoplasty in children. The articles highlighted the effectiveness, safety, and cost-saving potential of local anesthesia, along with detailed procedural approaches and patient selection criteria to ensure optimal outcomes.

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