Search

for
Search:

GlossaryAnesthesia

use of drugs to prevent pain during medical procedures

Anesthesia refers to the use of medications to prevent pain during surgery or other medical procedures. It can be administered in various forms, including general anesthesia, which induces a reversible loss of consciousness, and local anesthesia, which numbs a specific area of the body while the patient remains awake. Anesthetics work by blocking nerve signals in the body, ensuring that patients do not feel pain during the procedure.

Related Terms

Clinics

6 / 6 results

Research

5 / 1000+ results

research Telogen Effluvium after Anesthesia and Surgery

12 citations , January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia”

Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.

research Recipient Site Anesthesia and Hemostasis

4 citations , March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Using tumescent anesthesia in hair restoration surgery is safe and effective for long-lasting scalp numbness and reducing bleeding.

research Telogen Effluvium and Anesthesia Considerations: A Case Report

July 2025 in “Cureus”

Effective anesthesia strategies can help minimize hair loss in patients with telogen effluvium during surgery.

research Anesthesia Techniques for Harvesting via Follicular Unit Excision

December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Local anesthesia, often with sedation, effectively reduces pain in hair transplant harvesting.

research Anesthesia Techniques for Harvesting Via Follicular Unit Excision (FUE)

October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Local anesthesia with a "ring block" is preferred for pain control during FUE hair transplant procedures.

View more "anesthesia" in research →

Community Join

2 / 1000+ results

community 4 months process, 3740 grafts

in Journals / Progress Pictures 99 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 4-month hair transplant progress with 3740 grafts, showing before and after pictures. They had a generally good experience, except for the anesthesia part.

community PRP ( PLATELET-RICH-PlASMA) for hair loss

in Treatment 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.

View more "anesthesia" in community →