One of the most talked about procedures in the cosmetic surgery field is that of Tumescent Liposuction. This procedure is favored by surgeons and patients alike, because of the low risks associated with the surgery. Like laser liposuction, tumescent liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia, which eliminates the risks of blood loss and a anesthesia reaction under general anesthesia. The tumescent liposuction technique was developed by Dr. Jeffrey A. Klein, M.D., and has been refined over the years. The basic idea of tumescent lipo is to plump the target areas of fat and makes them easier to remove.
It works by injecting large volumes of a diluted local anesthetic into the fat that is going to be removed. This causes that same fat to swell up and become firmer, which allows the surgeon to easily access the areas even while the patient is still conscious. Sterile saline is also pumped in to distinguish the fat cells from the normal tissue layer, which minimized the chance of making a mistake. The local anesthetic that is used is Lidocaine, which you may be familiar with from dental procedures, and well as adrenaline, which is put into the fatty cells.
Tumescent liposuction is the perfect choice because it boast the lowest complications rate of any of the liposuction procedures and is also the highest rated by patients who have undergone the procedure. Also, the cannula, or tube that is used for the procedure is much smaller than for conventional liposuction, which means that there is no need for draining or stitching which causes less blood loss, reduces the risk of infection and doesn’t scar like normal liposuction. Tumescent liposuction is a modern day procedure that anyone that is thinking of liposuction should consider.
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