Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction, or local liposuction, is a liposuction method performed with local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia.

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What is Tumescent Liposuction ?


Tumescent liposuction, or local liposuction, is a liposuction method performed with local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. This allows for a safer procedure with fewer serious complications. Local liposuction removes a more tolerable amount of fat and shorter recovery time than traditional liposuction. This technique also involves a decreased risk of bleeding and less chance of side effects with conventional liposuction. Tumescent liposuction can produce a modest decrease in fat that provides a more attractive figure. The procedure takes between two and three hours, and patients are typically back to work in just a few days.  

Am I a Candidate for a Tumescent Liposuction ?


Ideal candidates for Tumescent Liposuction include:
A person who has localized deposits of fat
An individual who slightly overweight with good skin elasticity
Anyone who desires a modest improvement in appearance
A person who is within 30 percent of ideal body weight
Anyone considering traditional liposuction
Someone who wants to improve their appearance

Tumescent Liposuction costs


Nationwide
$1,000-$20,000

The cost of tumescent liposuction is determined by how many areas are being treated, the amount of anesthesia needed, the location of the surgery, if any assistants are required, and special arrangements need to be accommodated.

Tumescent Liposuction Procedure Explained


Tumescent Liposuction Downtime and Recovery


After the surgery, a compression sleeve will be placed over the treatment site. This wrap will need to be worn continuously for several days. Little, if any, the pain will be felt since the procedure is minimally invasive. Dressings over the site should be changed frequently to avoid infection. Although not much blood will be lost, drainage of serosanguineous fluid will occur during the first few days after surgery. After a week, the compression garment can be exchanged for one that is not as restrictive. Patients can typically return to work within two weeks. This point should mostly heal the incisions.

After the surgery, a compression sleeve will be placed over the treatment site. This wrap will need to be worn continuously for several days. Little, if any, the pain will be felt since the procedure is minimally invasive. Dressings over the site should be changed frequently to avoid infection. Although not much blood will be lost, drainage of serosanguineous fluid will occur during the first few days after surgery. After a week, the compression garment can be exchanged for one that is not as restrictive. Patients can typically return to work within two weeks. This point should mostly heal the incisions.

Tumescent Liposuction complications


Lumpy skin

Numbness

Scarring

Bruising

Dimpling

Infection

Irregular skin contour

Typical Tumescent Liposuction results


Tumescent liposuction can be used to remove up to five liters of fat, resulting in a significant reduction in circumference. Local liposuction can enable individuals who have trouble eliminating modest amounts of fat to regain a more becoming figure. Tumescent liposuction can improve quality of life by reducing strain on the back and legs, thereby causing a reduction in pain and increase in mobility. Tumescent liposuction will enhance the contour of the body.  

Typical Tumescent Liposuction results

Tumescent liposuction can be used to remove up to five liters of fat, resulting in a significant reduction in circumference. Local liposuction can enable individuals who have trouble eliminating modest amounts of fat to regain a more becoming figure. Tumescent liposuction can improve quality of life by reducing strain on the back and legs, thereby causing a reduction in pain and increase in mobility. Tumescent liposuction will enhance the contour of the body.  

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The first step in the tumescent liposuction process is finding a doctor experienced in performing tumescent liposuction procedures. To find the best cosmetic doctor for tumescent liposuction, patients should use our “Find a Doctor” search page to locate a doctor based on their geographic location.

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