. Operative surgery. Fig. 743.—Deformity of nose. Fig. 744.—Deformity of nose rectifiedby paraffin injection. duce the needle at the selected point into the subcutaneous tissue just be-neath the skin, slightly beyond the deformity (Fig. 743); begin the injec-tion slowly, continuing it with frequent interruptions to permit the proper PLASTIC SURGERY. 595 molding of the drug, withdrawing the needle gradually as the injectionproceeds; finally, when a sufficient amount is introduced, withdraw theneedle entirely, closing the point of puncture with collodion. When propermolding is assured (Fig. 7-i4
. Operative surgery. Fig. 743.—Deformity of nose. Fig. 744.—Deformity of nose rectifiedby paraffin injection. duce the needle at the selected point into the subcutaneous tissue just be-neath the skin, slightly beyond the deformity (Fig. 743); begin the injec-tion slowly, continuing it with frequent interruptions to permit the proper PLASTIC SURGERY. 595 molding of the drug, withdrawing the needle gradually as the injectionproceeds; finally, when a sufficient amount is introduced, withdraw theneedle entirely, closing the point of puncture with collodion. When propermolding is assured (Fig. 7-i4), hasten the hardening by ice-water applica-tions or by a mild use of the ether spray. The Dangers.—With the exercise of care in the preparation, introduc-tion, and control of the agent little fear of unfavorable outcome need befelt; but indifference, carelessness, or ignorance in the use may be followedby either toxic absorption, excessive inflammatory action, loss of tissuefrom infection, abscess and overhea
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