One of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States today is liposuction. With that said, there are numerous variants of this procedure. Therefore, we are going to discuss one of the more common techniques: tumescent liposuction.
Tumescent liposuction is for anyone who is healthy, yet wants to rid themselves of fatty deposits they can not remove with exercise. This procedure is so effective that you not only get a trimmer looking physique, you also are able to return to work with only a minimal amount of recovery time.
Another interesting aspect of tumescent liposuction is that once the fat deposits are removed, they will not grow back. While we mentioned above that the recovery time really is minimal, you shouldn’t expect to see the final results of your surgery for up to three of four months. This time period will allow the swelling to subside and the body to properly heal.
As for the actual procedure, a cosmetic surgeon will often perform this procedure with local anesthesia. With local anesthesia, the patient remains conscious (unlike with general anesthesia). If the thought of having surgery while conscious frightens you, make sure your speak with your surgeon about having the option of general anesthesia.
During the surgery, the surgeon will inject a fluid into your fat deposits (this fluid is composed of lidocaine and a vasoconstrictor). These drugs allow your fat deposits to swell while your capillaries shrink (which minimizes blood loss during the surgery). Then, the surgeon uses a micro cannula to remove the fatty deposits from your body.
While we alluded to less blood loss, this procedure also has the benefits of less bruising and swelling when compared to the other liposuction techniques. Additionally, with tumescent liposuction, a patient is often able to get a more contoured look.
If you would like further information on liposuction, please feel free to visit the Fort Worth Liposuction Guide. Additionally, since many people will get a tummy tuck along with liposuction, you may want to visit the Tummy Tuck New Jersey Guide for more information.
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