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Introduction: Clinical Emergency During Aesthetic Procedures

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In-office dermatologic procedures have been performed in increasing numbers in the recent years due to improved technology with minimal complication rates and improved clinical expertise. While procedures oftentimes carry risk, the purpose of this chapter is to summarize potential clinical emergencies that may be encountered while performing some of these in-office procedures. Those emergencies are largely centered upon airway protection, difficulty breathing, and circulatory issues that have the potential to create a life-threatening situation. We hope that the information enclosed in this chapter is useful and will serve as a reference in the event such challenges are indeed encountered.

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Assumpcao-Morales, M., Morales, J. (2020). Introduction: Clinical Emergency During Aesthetic Procedures. In: Costa, A. (eds) Minimally Invasive Aesthetic Procedures . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78265-2_107

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