What is tumescent liposuction?

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Tumescent liposuction is the safest and most commonly used form of liposuction available today. This procedure limits blood loss during and after the surgery, eliminates the need for general anesthesia, and allows for a faster recovery time.

The term �tumescent� refers to the large volumes of fluid injected into the area to be treated, causing a plump appearance to the skin. This fluid, often three times as much in volume as the amount of fat to be removed, consists of lidocaine (an anesthetic), epinephrine (used to constrict capillaries) and saline. Because of the local anesthetic involved, no general anesthesia is needed and the effects can cover any post-surgical discomfort for up to a day following the procedure. Typically, regular Tylenol is sufficient to alleviate any other post-operative pain or discomfort.

Because the epinephrine works to shrink capillaries, it reduces the amount of blood loss during the procedure, which in turn speeds the recovery time. Most patients find that they can return to work within 3 or 4 days.

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When the process begins, a diluted solution is injected into the fatty layer of your skin; this will cause that area to become swollen and firm, allowing the dermatologist to have more control over the tissue. The surgeon then sculpts the bulging areas to make the appearance more attractive. Each area is suctioned with a cannula (this is also used to inject the fluid) and vacuum.

Since there isn't really any cutting involved, you won't have to worry about downtime in an in-patient center. You can go back home the same day and you will witness little to no bruising; plus there are less chances of having skin irregularities and bleeding. The fluid injected remains in your body for up to 24 hours; this helps to reduce pain that can occur after the surgery.

Some of the risks that are involved with the procedure is that is can cause minor instances of numbness, scarring, lumpiness, loose skin, infections and skin irregularities. These setbacks can be corrected.

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