Local anesthesiain dentistry is a method used to numb a specific area of the body using medications known as local anesthetics. It prevents pain during medical procedures or surgeries and can provide pain relief after an operation. Unlike general anesthesia, which induces unconsciousness, loc...
Doctors combine this sedation with the application of topical anesthetic creams such as EMLA, as well as injections of local anesthetics like lidocaine. Patients may need to repeat procedures to maximize improvement. Skin takes a long time to heal (weeks to months) after resurfacing. In addition...
After a written consent, all patients were treated by local injection of 2-4 ml of a combined short and long acting steroid suspension under general anesthesia followed by a tight bandage and cold compression of 15 min were applied over the affected eye.Results: Twenty out of the 24 patients...
Cellulaze is an invasive cosmetic treatment designed to temporarily improve the appearance of cellulite on the buttocks and thighs. During the treatment, a small incision is made in the skin to insert a laser fiber into the subcutaneous tissue. The heat energy from the laser fiber effectively brea...
Cutaneous scar revision can be performed under local anesthesia, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. The plastic surgeon may recommend a combination of scar revision techniques to achieve optimal results. These include: Topical treatments: Gels, tapes, or external compression help in wound heali...
You'll have local anesthesia for this process, meaning the area around your mouth will be numbed. It's done in-office like lip fillers. This procedure takes about 60 to 90 minutes, and you can go home the same day. The cost of this option ranges from $3,000 to $4,000. It lasts...
In this procedure, electrodes are attached to the person's scalp. While they’re under general anesthesia, doctors send a small electric shock to the brain. A course of ECT therapy usually involves two or three treatments per week for several weeks. Each shock treatment causes a controlled sei...
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Vasectomy involves an incision made in the scrotal sac, followed by cutting or burning of the vas deferens (tubes that carry sperm), and blocking both cut ends. The procedure is usually performed with the patient under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Vasectomy prevents the passage of...
During a skin biopsy, a piece of skin is removed under a local anesthesia and examined using a microscope. The different types of skin biopsy include shave biopsy, punch biopsy, and excisional... Skin Problems: Rosacea, Acne, Shingles, Covid-19 Rashes Learn to spot and treat skin condition...