Cosmetic Surgery Glossary
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tumescent infiltration
Injection of large volumes of dilute local anesthetic solution into fatty tissue prior to liposuction.
transconjunctival blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery performed through an incision inside the lower eyelid to avoid external scarring.
tumescent infiltration
Injection of large volumes of dilute local anesthetic solution into fatty tissue prior to liposuction.
tumescent technique
Liposuction method using large volumes of dilute anesthetic solution to minimize bleeding and pain.
Z-plasty
Surgical technique using Z-shaped incisions to reorient scars and improve their appearance or function.