Tumescent Liposuction is one of the latest advances in Liposuction. It is also known as wet liposuction. During the procedure, the surgeon injects a solution containing a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor directly into the subcutaneous fat to be removed. The volume of fluid creates a space between the muscle and the fatty tissue allowing more room for the cannula.
The Tumescent procedure allows accumulated volumes of fat diminution per operation than was previously conceivable, while simultaneously increasing the safety and well-being of the patient.
In spite of a possibly great total volume of local anesthetic injected into the tissue, assimilation by the body is spread over 12-36 hours because of the vasoconstrive effect, and systemic toxicity from lidocaine is rare.
Surgeons are finding it to be an effective tool in the elimination of stubborn fat on the hips, thighs, stomach, upper arms, and other difficult regions on the body. Patients undergoing Tumescent Liposuction often see reductions of several inches from the hips, thighs and buttocks. In addition to the increased volumes of fat removal, the patient experiences reduced levels of post-liposuction bruising.
During Tumescent liposuction, the targeted areas are injected with a special solution causing the fatty tissue to tumesce. With Tumescent Liposuction these components come together to result in fat removal, minimized blood loss, reduced bruising, and a maximization of patient comfort.
People who have experienced tumescent liposuction normally recover within five to seven days. An elastic compression garment is worn following operation to aid the skin contract and cure. Later the tumescent liposuction operation, most patients can generally return to a desk-type job within a couple of days. Patients might take up physical activity within five to seven days following the operation.
