Liposuction: Info, Prices, Photos, Reviews, Q&A

As with any liposuction method, tumescent liposuction should only be used to eliminate hard to remove fat deposits.

Liposculpture should not be used to remove a few vanity pounds. If a lipo candidate can remove the fat deposits via proper nutrition and an exercise regimen, they should do so.

Tumescent liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure where a plastic surgeon injects a large volume of a diluted local anesthesia solution. This solution usually consists of lidocaine and epinephrine. The epinephrine is used to cause the patient’s capillaries to shrink, resulting in less blood loss compared to older forms of liposuction.

As you can imagine, the lidocaine is used as a local anesthetic, avoiding the need for general anesthesia.

The liposuction cosmetic surgeon injects the anesthesia solution into the fat beneath the skin, resulting in a swollen and firm area. The surgeon then is able to remove the fat more evenly by utilizing micro cannulas. This technique allows the plastic surgeon to create a more contoured look compared to other traditional methods.

One of the main benefits of tumescent liposuction is the elimination of the need for the patient to undergo general anesthesia. Also, the procedure results in minimal bleeding. Previous to the introduction of this method, it wasn’t uncommon for a surgeon to ask their patients to donate their own blood a few weeks before the surgery, only to have it returned to them during their surgery via a transfusion.

Another benefit of tumescent liposuction is reduced brusing and swelling. Brusing is reduced for two main reasons. First, since there is minimal blood loss, there isn’t much blood that remains underneath the skin. Second, due to the tumescent lipo technique, there is a large amount of post-op drainage, resulting in minimized brusing.

A third benefit is this plastic surgery is an outpatient procedure, which means there is no expensive overnight hosptal stays. Also, since the patient isn’t under general anesthesia, he or she can move, giving the plastic surgeon more flexibility in contouring their body.

After the lipoplasty procedure is complete, the local anesthesia will stay in the body for approximately twenty four hours. Patients can expect to resume their physical exercise routine around seven days after the surgery. In conclusion, if you are considering have a liposuction, we recommend you contact a licensed cosmetic surgeon for a consultation.