Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent Liposuction is probably the number one form of cosmetic surgery. Today the procedure Tumescent Liposuction is better than liposuction lipoplasty. Tumescent Liposuction does not need the larger needles and larger incisions of liposuction lipoplasty. Tumescent Liposuction is not as invasive as liposuction lipoplasty and can be achieved with a local anesthesia as opposed to a general anesthesia which takes a longer recovery time and has more side effects as nausea etc. than a local anesthesia.

With the Tumescent Liposuction procedure the incisions are smaller and one or more incisions are made so a more targeted area is available allowing the surgeon to give a more sculptured effect with more control of fat that is removed. Also with Tumescent Liposuction there is less blood and fluid loss as well as less scarring and chance of infection.

The Cannulas (needles) that are used in Tumescent Liposuction are much smaller and because of this a number of smaller holes can be made using Tumescent Liposuction instead of less larger holes where the fat is removed. With Tumescent Liposuction the procedure used for the local anesthesia can keep the area numb for as long as thirty six hours avoiding more anesthesia or pain killers. Because of the method of Tumescent Liposuction there is also less risk of needing a second procedure. You should discuss all these things with the surgeon and exactly what you are expecting as the end result to avoid confusion, disappointment, and any further procedures.

You should choose a Surgeon from the Board Certified Plastic Surgeon from the American Board of Plastic Surgery as it is very important that you use a surgeon that is proficient in Tumescent Liposuction to avoid complications and to get the best possible results. Board Certification requires specific surgical training and education. There are a lot of boards that are self designated, but only a few that are designated by the American Board of Medical Specialties, such as the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

If you decide that you would like Tumescent Liposuction there a few thing to consider before going ahead with it; first as with anything else you should look for the right surgeon and review their credentials, find out how many times they have performed  Tumescent Liposuction and where  and ask to see before and after pictures of other patients. Ask what kind of equipment will be used. Also show the surgeon a picture of the end results you are looking for Tumescent Liposuction to give the surgeon a good understanding of what you are looking for and together you can form a treatment plan. Ask what other treatments can be done at the same time as the Tumescent Liposuction. Also ask for pre op and post op instructions that are necessary for Tumescent Liposuction.

As with any surgery you should make sure you have the right surgeon, all the necessary facts, and that you feel perfectly comfortable with the surgeon, the clinic where the Tumescent Liposuction will be performed and that all your questions have been answered in a satisfactory and professional manner.