Tumescent Liposuction
What is Tumescent Liposuction?
Tumescent Liposuction is a procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas including the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, upper arms, chin, cheeks and neck.
How does the procedure work?
Tumescent Liposuction is a procedure in which a medicated solution is injected into the fatty areas before the fat is removed. The fluid is a mixture of intravenous solution, lidocaine and epinephrine. It reduces blood loss and provides anesthesia during and after surgery. The fluid injection also helps to reduce the amount of bruising after surgery.
Is Tumescent Liposuction safe?
Tumescent Liposuction is safe, but complications can occur. There is a chance of infection, delays in healing and the formation of blood clots.
Are there any possible side effects?
Although uncommon, there are a few side effects that may occur including skin depressions, blisters, hyperpigmentation, and temporary lumpiness.
Will there be any downtime?
Two weeks are generally allotted for downtime, but most people find that they are back on their feet in a week, and light activity may be resumed after only a few days.
What are the results?
The results range for different people depending on their skin type; however, results are generally less fat in designated portions. If fat is regained after surgery, it is more commonly spread evenly across the body as opposed to collecting in the problem zones that previously existed.
What can be expected post-treatment?
Healing is a gradual process. Walking around as soon as possible is important and helps prevent blood clots from forming in your legs. After a week, you will begin feeling better. The stitches either dissolve or are removed after the surgery.
Who are candidates for Tumescent Liposuction?
Candidates for Tumescent Liposuction are those in their normal weight range and have firm, elastic skin that has areas of excess fat.
Who should avoid Tumescent Liposuction?
Individuals with medical problems such as diabetes, significant heart or lung disease, poor blood circulation or those who have recently had surgery near the area to be contoured may not be candidates for Tumescent Liposuction.
Is additional treatment necessary?
Sometimes additional treatment is necessary because certain areas do not reach their full potential after one session.
Instructions for before surgery:
Do not take ibuprofen, aspirin for two weeks prior to surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding eating, drinking, smoking and medications to take and avoid. Arrange for someone to take you home and stay with you after surgery.
Instructions for after surgery:
Be prepared to rest in bed for twenty-four hours following surgery. Eat and drink lightly. You may want assistance for the first day. When you feel better, you may engage in light activity. Expect some bruising, swelling, drainage and discomfort. Do not smoke for forty-eight hours, and do not drink alcohol for five days after surgery. You may begin massaging the areas that underwent Liposuction using your hands, moisturizing lotion or creams.
