Publish date: Oct 1, 2010 By: Ilya Petrou, M.D. Tampa, Fla. — The pain patients perceive during and after dermatologic or cosmetic procedures can sometimes be difficult to manage. Hypnosis is one technique that can significantly calm patients before and during surgery, as well as substantially reduce — and possibly even eliminate — perioperative pain. Hypnosis explained Hypnosis is the […]

Author: Philip D Shenefelt, MD, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of South Florida College of Medicine; Past Chief, Section of Dermatology, James A Haley Veteran Affairs Medical Center Contributor Information and Disclosures Updated: Apr 23, 2009 §  Print This §  Email This §  References Introduction Hypnosis is the intentional induction, deepening, maintenance, and termination of the natural […]