What is tumescent liposuction?

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is absolutely right when it reaches to the conclusion that tumescent technique is behind the great success of liposuction in the United States.  This technique has made the procedure simpler, easier, bloodless and almost painless.  It doesn’t require traditionally used large cannula to suck out the disintegrated fat cells from underneath the skin. Know more about this excellent lipoplasty treatment.

Benefits of Tumescent Liposuction Technique

In this kind of lipoplasty, one or more minute incisions are made on the target skin area.  Unlike the other lipo technique, the cannula used to suck out the loose fat cells is small, a micro-cannula.

With tumescent lipoplasty, a more controlled, well targeted and metered lipo treatment has become possible. You can ensure precision and full control over the fat removal process.  Due to this latest lipo technique, body-contouring job has become more precise and effective.  Other commonly noted advantages are:

• Doesn’t require general anesthesia
• The use of local anesthesia eliminates anesthesia related side effects
• This technique ensures faster recovery
• Blood loss and fluid loss are minimal in this lipo technique
• Less chances of developing infection since antibacterial lidocaine is used
• A secondary procedure may not be necessary after a Tumescent lipo treatment
• Replacement of intravenous fluid isn’t necessary
• Fewer chances of bruising and swelling after its treatment
• Smaller scarring due to minute incisions

How Tumescent Liposuction is Performed

The word ‘tumescent’ means swollen and firm, and this is the technique employed to remove the fat.  Very small incisions are made on the skin, just big enough to accept smaller cannula.

In this procedure, a solution of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, and a solution to constrict the blood vessels, usually epinephrine, are injected into the fatty area.  As the lidocaine is absorbed by the fatty tissue, the tissues become swollen and firm.  The injected area will become numb. This can be done on a larger area, which allows the lipo treatment to be performed on larger area under local anesthetic condition.

The injected epinephrine shrinks the blood vessels of the area; this makes many things easier and safer.  Due to vasoconstriction, blood loss minimizes and numbing effect remains longer due to this restricted blood flow.

The long-remaining numbing effect may last for 36 hours and it eliminates the need of any painkillers even after the treatment is over.  The treated person doesn’t feel any discomfort of the procedure.

Lipoplasty Risks are minimized in Tumescent Liposuction

Many risks associated with a lipo treatment are minimal in tumescent lipo treatment.  Smaller incisions, the use of local anesthesia, instead of general, using solution to constrict blood vessels, etc, prove to offer many advantages of this procedure over other lipo procedures.

Other possible risks, such as friction burns, fluid loss of fluid accumulation, etc, can be satisfactorily taken care of by the treating surgeon.

Other potential risks of liposuction need to be addressed as you do in other lipo procedures.  The patient has to follow the post treatment instructions very carefully.  The collective work of both a well-qualified cosmetic surgeon and the patient, ensures that the results of the treatment are as desired and there are fewer risks of any complication.  Tumescent liposuction certainly can be considered a safer and effective way of lipoplasty.

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