Definition Tumescent anesthesia is a technique commonly used in cosmetic and dermatologic procedures. It involves subcutaneous infiltration of large volumes of tumescent fluid containing lidocaine (0.05% or 0.1%), saline, and epinephrine (1:1,000,000) to produce anesthesia, swelling, and firmness of targeted areas. Maximum safe dosage is estimated to be 35-55mg/kg of lidocaine. This technique is most […]