Cutaneous Miscellaneous - Episode 24 - Board Booster

Introducing Cutaneous Miscellaneous Boards Booster. Each episode will feature high-yield board review questions pertaining to the board review topic discussed. Questions and answer explanations are written and edited by current dermatology residents/fellows and are sourced from key resources such as Bolognia Dermatology, Andrews’ Dermatology and Alikhan’s Review of Dermatology.

Question Title

* All of the following are situations with an absolute contraindication to tumescent liposuction, EXCEPT:

60-year-old female with BMI of 52

35-year-old female with body dysmorphic syndrome

42-year-old male with untreated schizophrenia

54-year-old female with history of wound healing issues

73-year-old male desiring liposuction for weight loss

Question Title

* What is the typical dosing formulation for tumescent anesthesia used in liposuction?

Lidocaine 0.01%; Epinephrine 1:1,000,000

Lidocaine 0.05%; Epinephrine 1:1,000,000

Lidocaine 0.01%; Epinephrine 1:100,000

Lidocaine 0.05%; Epinephrine 1:100,000

Lidocaine 0.10%; Epinephrine 1:100,000

Question Title

* A 45-year-old female desires liposuction in her upper abdominal region. Which of these is the most significant benefit of laser-assisted liposuction?

Decreased blood loss

Cost

Skin tightening

Easier to use

Question Title

* Which of the following can be treated with either botulinum toxin or liposuction?

Axillary hyperhidrosis

Lipoma

Adiposis dolorosa

Undermining flaps

Lymphedema following axillary lymphadenectomy

Question Title

* Which of the following noninvasive body contouring techniques can result in induration and erythema immediately postprocedure?

High-intensity focused ultrasound

Low-level light therapy

Radiofrequency

Injection lipolysis

Cryolipolysis