Tumescent anesthesia: evolution and current uses

Adv Dermatol. 2007:23:33-46. doi: 10.1016/j.yadr.2007.07.004.

Abstract

The tumescent technique of local anesthesia is one of the great techniques developed in the last 20 years. It has dramatically changed the way clinicians perform many cutaneous surgical procedures. Those that use the technique are forever grateful for the insight that Dr. Jeffrey Klein used to push the envelope and discover the safe doses of subcutaneous administration of lidocaine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Local / adverse effects
  • Anesthesia, Local / methods*
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage*
  • Anesthetics, Local / adverse effects
  • Bicarbonates / administration & dosage
  • Cosmetic Techniques*
  • Epinephrine / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Injections, Subcutaneous / methods
  • Lidocaine / administration & dosage*
  • Lidocaine / adverse effects
  • Lipectomy / methods
  • Rejuvenation
  • Veins / surgery

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Bicarbonates
  • Lidocaine
  • Epinephrine