Areas that typically respond well to tumescent lipo include the neck and jowls, arms, abdomen, buttocks, hips, inner and outer thighs, knees, legs, flanks and enlarged male breasts.
Tumescent Liposuction
A Gentle Alternative to Fat Removal
Tumescent liposuction was developed to reduce excess localized fat deposits in a gentler manner than traditional liposuction surgery. Among its benefits, it reduces post-operative swelling and bruising and minimizes blood loss during the procedure.
Before tumescent liposuction is performed, the treatment area is injected with warmed liquid anesthetic that swells and firms fat. This added step allows for more precise treatment, smoother results and less post-operative pain due to the lingering effects of the anesthetic.
General anesthesia is unnecessary reducing risk and cost. A thinner suction tube minimizes trauma, incision size and scarring. Afterward patients are able to walk out of the office and return to their normal routine in a few days.
An immediate improvement is usually seen with the full benefits noticeable in about three months. Results may vary between patients.