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Tumescent Technique
Tumescent Technique
The tumescent technique is a comparatively new liposuction method that can reduce post operative swelling, bruising and pain. Blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction; use of the technique reduces the possibility that a blood transfusion will be needed, in the tumescent technique, areas of excess fat are injected with a huge amount of anesthetic liquid before liposuction is performed. The liquid causes the compartments of fat to become enlarged and firm or tumesced. The extended fat compartments enable the liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as the fat is removed.
Through an initial consultation plastic surgeon will estimated patients health, assess the condition of patient skin. The tumescent technique can be used on any area of the body it is commonly used on areas that need improved precision, such as the face, arms, calves, neck and ankles. Individuals who have large areas of excess fat may also be good candidates for tumescent liposuction. The anesthesia requirements are lessened and blood loss is minimized with tumescent liposuction, patients undergoing the procedure still face the same risks and cosmetic complications related with traditional liposuction surgery. There are also risks specifically connected with the tumescent technique. These rare complications include pulmonary edema which may occur if too much fluid is administered and lidocaine toxicity, which occurs if the solution's lidocaine content is too high.
In tumescent liposuction, the warmed tumescent liquid is a dilute solution containing lidocaine, epinephrine and intravenous fluid is injected into the area to be treated. The anesthetic contained in the solution combined with sedation may give sufficient comfort during the procedure. As the liquid enters the fat, it becomes enlarged, firm and blanched. Liposuction is then performed on the tumesced areas.
The long-acting effects of the anesthetic solution facilitate to give pain relief after the procedure and decrease the need for additional pain medication. Most patients experience swelling in the treated areas, including some fluid drainage from the incision sites. Light activity is generally resumed within the first few days after tumescent liposuction normal activity can be resumed within a few weeks.
Patients are usually able to see a noticeable difference almost immediately after surgery with in three weeks when swelling has subsided. Eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise, patient can help to maintain slimmer figure or leaner shape.
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