Tumescent Liposuction Process

Tumescent liposuction is a popular surgery done to eradicate fat both on men and women. For women it is done on thighs, chin, stomach, love handles, breasts and buttocks; and for men - on chin, waist, breasts and buttocks.

The tumescent liposuction procedure starts with the anesthesia of the skin, and then it is preceded by marking the locations using tiny needles. When the skin is insensitive the surgeons insert longer needles into the hypodermic fat injecting the dilute anesthetics such as solutions of the Lidocaine and Epinephrine in larger amounts.

For relaxation some mild sedatives, such as Valium, are usually prescribed to the patients. The surgeon starts the tumescent liposuction procedure only after the zones to be suctioned are anesthetized completely. Using round skin biopsy punches the doctor makes small holes creating sites to be accessed by liposuction microcannulas.

A microcannula, a tiny thin tube with a diameter from 1 to 3 millimeters made of stainless steel, is designed for effective eradication of small fat quantities. Microcannula form small tunnels through which fat is suctioned out of the body. At that the fibrous strands connected to the skin and muscles are untouched. After the required amount of fat is removed the the microcannulas are taken out.

Tumescent liposuction is performed under the local anesthesia. A saline soluble aesthetic together with Epinephrine is infused in large amounts into the body spots with exorbitant fat storages. During the surgery it is crucial to use Epinephrine, as it minimizes capillaries preventing the loss of blood.

The local anesthesia is performed using solutions it is effective for about 24 hours assisting patients in to suffer less from post-surgery aching.

Recovery Time, Results and Risks of Tumescent Liposuction

Typically, the recovery time is five to seven days for most people.

After tumescent liposuction the fat cells are removed completely from the body. Fat IS NOT regenerated. The effect of this operation is permanent. The body looks slimmer. Tumescent liposuction is a safe solution to those working ideally for any person who wants to have an elegant look. Tumescent liposuction favors the incorporation of any further gains or losses of weight in the patient body.

After the tumescent liposuction procedure the majority of patients are able to walk returning into the normal life in few days. In six weeks most of scars begin to become softer and in a year the scars almost disappear.

Tumescent Liposuction Pricing

The standard price or price estimation of tumescent liposuction does not exist. Pricing for the tumescent liposuction procedure varies depending on the size and number of the cured zones on the body. The price is also different for different countries, cities and even surgeons or doctors. The average cost of tumescent liposuction is $2000 per zone, with extra $800 for additional ones.