Understanding Tumescent Liposuction by Tammy Corbett

Tumescent liposuction was developed by dermatologic surgeons in the mid 1980's and has become the more popular method of liposuction. It is considered a major advancement that has completely changed surgical fat removal. It is regarded as the "best" type of liposuction surgery to date.

Tumescent liposuction is done using a local anesthetic. A large volume of saline solution containing the anesthetic and a drug called "epinephrine" is injected directly into the areas where there are excessive fatty deposits. Epinephrine is important in the surgical process because it shrinks capillaries and minimizes blood loss. Minor sedation may be required for those who feel a little nervous about the surgery; however, most patients are usually conscious during the procedure.

Procedure

Tumescent liposuction consists of making a small incision in the skin in order to insert the tube that is connected to a vacuum type machine which will suck up the fat. The tumescent method uses smaller cannulae than that of any other type of liposuction which results in less bruising and/or bleeding. An elastic compression garment is worn after surgery to help the skin contract and heal. This elastic sculpts the bulging areas and helps to achieve more attractive contours.

Benefits of Tumescent Liposuction

Compared to other surgical methods, tumescent liposuction provides the following advantages:

•Fewer skin irregularities

•Less bleeding

•Reduced bruising

•Faster recovery

Risks and Side Effects of Tumescent Liposuction

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BIO:

Tammy Corbett is an abdominoplasty weight loss consultant and author of several articles on the importance of weight loss programs. She is currently writing more articles for her website Abdominoplasty: Your Guide to "Tummy Tucks". See original article at http://www.abdominoplasty-info.com/tumescent.html.

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