Tumescent Liposuction

Why Tumescent Liposuction is the Most Popular Procedure

Every year more and more patients decide to have liposuction procedures to reduce and remove fatty tissue and excess weight from many areas of the anatomy. Liposuction has become the most popular procedure in the United States and around the world, thanks to the tumescent liposuction method, which revolutionized traditional liposuction. Today, more than 300, liposuction procedures are performed each year. Patients seek tumescent liposuction specialists to perform this popular procedure on most areas of the body. Popular areas are:

• Hips
• Thighs
• Buttocks
• Waist and Love Handles
• Knees
• Arms
• Back and Bra Areas

Learn About Tumescent Liposuction

If you are considering tumescent liposuction, then you have visited the right place. Before making this important decision about your body, it is best to research the procedure and learn more about it to find out if you are a good candidate.

Aside from diet, exercise, tumescent liposuction is a very effective way to remove stubborn fatty areas that may not respond to normal diet and routine exercise. Tumescent liposuction is less invasive and in most cases is performed under localized anesthesia, so it is safe for most candidates as long as they are in good health, overall.

Before having liposuction, schedule an appointment with a surgeon who performs tumescent liposuction to discuss your cosmetic goals. Patients who have a realistic approach to any procedure have the most pleasing outcomes.

The History of Liposuction

Liposuction has evolved from a procedure that used to use larger more blunt instruments and general anesthesia to the present, which mainly uses the tumescent technique while employing use of other instruments, such as lasers and helpful devices. Smaller instruments, in addition to better technologies and the use of local anesthetic instead of general anesthesia have greatly improved and refined the surgical precision and outcomes.

The very first successful liposuctionplasty on record was performed in Italy in 1974. Two American surgeons, Arpad and Giorgio learned of the procedure and became fascinated with the use of fat suctioning devices called cannulas and their use to remove fat from the body. They published findings in 1976, which led to increasing interest abroad.  In 1978, French physician Pierre Fournier used those findings to further research the technique, which interested a fellow doctor Yves-Gerard Illouz, who developed the “wet technique” using large amounts of medicated fluid in the area to assist in the fat removal process.

As surgeons performed more traditional liposuction procedures, they realized the associated risks with due to variables like: anesthesia, blood and fluid loss. Larger instruments demanded larger incisions and stitches, which increased risks, complications, and the recovery processes. All of these factors increased interest to the wet technique in the 1980s, which led to the advances and tumescent liposuction.

Tumescent liposuction

In 1985, California dermatologist, Jeffrey Klein invented the “tumescent liposuction technique” His newer, unique method incorporated smaller cannulas and instruments and infused with large amounts of fluid and a localized numbing solution to dilute the fatty tissue, allowing it to "tumesce," or become firm and rigid, before suctioning out of the body. This advancement made the removal of fat much safer and easier.

In addition, the instruments and cannulas used in the tumescent technique are much smaller, so the incisions are tiny, which reduces blood and fluid loss, healing time and recovery. This procedure does not require stitches, and does not typically result in scarring.

Latest Advances in Tumescent Liposuction

The latest methods of lipolysis incorporate devises that help dissolve, melt, dilute and gyrate fat cells before they are removed. Often these newer methods are used in conjunction with the tumescent technique, resulting in more successful surgeries and less risk and downtime for the patient.

Tumescent Liposuction is a Safe Procedure

Tumescent liposuction is in most cases an outpatient procedure performed in the comfort of your cosmetic or plastic surgeons office or facility, using only local anesthetic.

Because of this, the patient remains awake and alert throughout the surgery.  These refined methods make tumescent liposuction safer, minimizing downtime, swelling, bruising, pain and blood loss.

Tumescent Liposuction Fees

The costs for this procedure can vary greatly depending on the surgeon, his or her training and expertise and the geographical location. The good thing is that tumescent liposuction can be very affordable because it is performed in the surgeon’s facility and not a hospital, which reduces the fees and costs to the patient, who typically pays out of pocket or at the time of surgery. By having a consultation with your specialist in advance, you can learn about financing options for this procedure and the areas of the body you wish to treat.

Tumescent Liposuction Recover and Results

During your research, you will learn what to expect from this procedure, such as recovery, downtime and results. Recovery will depend on the areas treated, but in most cases a patient is able to return to work and a normalized routine within one week. Patients are required to have a designated driver on the day of the surgery and they will require some help and care for at least 24 hours after the procedure. Some mild medications may be required for pain and swelling, in addition to an antibiotic to prevent infection to the incision sites and treated areas.

Patients who have tumescent liposuction are usually very pleased with their results and get to enjoy the benefits of the procedure and their new bodies for years to come.

Tumescent liposuction  Risks, Benefits and Side Effects

Because liposuction is so common, and because the surgery has been refined over the years, the risks are minimal. Nevertheless, with any surgery, there are risks. Patients should be in good health and avoid drinking, smoking and poor lifestyle habits before and after the surgery to reduce the risks.

Side effects include:

• Infection
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Discomfort
• In some cases reactions to anesthetic

Patients will be monitored after the procedure before returning home to heal, but they should follow all instruction provided by the surgeon and medical staff to avoid complications and achieve optimum results.

A one-on-one consultation with a tumescent liposuction specialist will help you determine if this procedure is right for you.

The following are not good candidates for liposuction:

• Pregnant women
• People with diabetes
• People with uncontrolled hypertension

Find a Tumescent Liposuction Specialist Near You

Finding a tumescent liposuction surgeon easy; just use our Surgeon Locator link to find a list of specialists in your area. Feel free to visit their websites and read their credentials. Then you can choose the surgeon that is right for you after reviewing before and after photos and prior patient cases.

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