30 An Overview of Anesthetic Modalities Used in Hair Restoration Surgery

Carlos J. Puig

Summary:

This chapter reviews the history, dosing, pharmacology, and toxicology of scalp anesthesia for hair restoration surgery. This chapter also describes various methodologies for administering local anesthesia to the scalp and face, using safe and comfortable techniques.

Key words

scalp anesthesia - hair restoration surgery - lidocaine - mepivacaine - bupivacaine - toxicity - gate control theory - field block - nerve block

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