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Glossary
Aminophylline – an approved
prescription drug for the treatment of asthma.
Anesthetic
- drugs that cause the loss of feeling or sensation.
Canula
(or cannula) - a hollow pen-like instrument or tube used to draw off
fluid.
Cellulite
- Fat deposits under the skin that outwardly give the skin a dimpled,
or orange-peel like appearance.
Cosmetic(s)-a toiletry designed to beautify the body; decorative rather than
functional.
Edema
- swelling caused by large amount of fluid in cells or tissues.
Emboli
- something that blocks a blood vessel. See embolism.
Embolism
- the blocking of a blood vessel or organ by pieces of matter such as
fat.
EMS
– Electrical Muscle Stimulator
Emulsify
- to break up into small pieces.
Epinephrine
- a drug injected before liposuction to reduce bleeding during the
procedure.
Ethylenediamine – an
ingredient in the approved prescription drug Aminophylline.
Genetics
- The study of heredity and how traits are passed on through generations; the branch
of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms.
Infection
- invasion by and multiplication of bacteria or microorganisms that can produce
tissue injury.
Morbidly
Obese – Persons who are 50-100% or 100 pounds above their ideal body
weight.
Lidocaine
- an anesthetic that may be injected in large amounts of liquid during
liposuction.
Lipoplasty
- another name for liposuction.
Liposuction
- a usually cosmetic surgical procedure in which fat is removed from a specific area
of the body, by means of suction.
Necrotizing
Faciitis- a bacterial infection in which bacteria
infect and kill the skin and underlying tissues.
Paresthesia - a change in feelings or sensation. May be an increase in feeling (pain) or a decrease in feeling
(numbness).
Pulmonary
embolism - pieces of fat may find their way into the blood stream and get
stuck in the lungs during liposuction. This causes shortness of breath or trouble breathing.
Probe
- see canula.
Sedative
- a drug which helps a person to relax and may make them feel
sleepy.
Seroma
- a collection of fluid from the blood that has pooled at the liposuction
site.
Skin
necrosis - skin or underlying tissue dies and falls
off.
Subcutaneous
– beneath the skin as in subcutaneous injection.
Subdermal
– another term for beneath the skin.
Suction assisted
liposuction - see liposuction.
Thrombophlebitis -
inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot.
Topical
- logical application; as, a topical remedy.
Toxic Shock
Syndrome - an infection caused by bacteria that release toxins into the
body. This type of infection can occur after surgery if bacteria are accidentally introduced during the surgery.
Ultrasound assisted
liposuction - a type of liposuction in which fat is first loosened by
using an ultrasonic probe and then removed by means of suction.
Visceral
perforations - organs may be punctured accidentally with the liposuction
probe or canula during liposuction.
Resources
American Academy of
Dermatology
1350 I St. NW, Suite
870
Washington, DC
20005-4355
(202)
842-3555
(202) 842-4355
Fax
American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery
5550 Meadowbrook
Dr. Suite 120
Rolling Meadows, IL
60008
Phone:
847-956-0900
Fax
847-956-0999
American Association of Plastic Surgeons
900 Cummings Center Suite
221-U
Beverly, MA 01915
Phone: 978-927-8330
Fax: 978-524-8890
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