Describe tumescent liposuction?

Okay: Tumescent literally means swollen or engorged. It describes a method of preparing for liposuction and by itself does not remove any fat. It's intended purpose is to add large volumes of fluid ( physicians use different formulas) to achieve some degree of anesthesia as well as to facilitate the extraction of fat by limiting blood loss or improving the conduction of energy such as ultrasound.

Tumescent Lipo: Tumescent liposuction is the gold standard for liposuction. It means that the doctor infiltrates the areas for liposuction with saline, epinephrine, and Lidocaine to reduce bleeding, pain, and swelling.

Tumescent Lipo: Tumescent lipo refers to the method of anesthetizing the local area so that the surgeon can extract the fat. 'tumescent' refers to the mix of the solution that is injected. The actual fat extraction is either manual or machine assisted . Both types of fat extraction should be with *thin cannulas* for the best result.

Awake liposuction: Tumescent means swollen.Tumescent liposuction involves the administration of dilute local anesthetic with adrenaline to limit blood loss and swell the fat tissue to assist its removal. It uses only local anesthetic so the patient is awake. Cannulas, small metal tubes, are used through small holes to suction the fat out under the skin.

Tumescent: Tumescent liposuction refers to the infiltration of fluid into the area prior to performing liposuction. All liposuction is performed with the tumescent technique. http://www.dassmd.com/liposuction/tumescent-liposuction-los-angeles.html.

Numbing: The "Tumescent" in tumescent liposuction simply describes the numbing process that is used. Small incisions are made and a long, very thin cannula is passed under the skin, spraying out numbing fluid as it goes. A large volume of fluid is used, making the tissues feel tight, which is where the name comes from. Any type of liposuction can be done with tumescence. www.OmahaCosmeticSurgery.com

Hi. Tumescent liposuction is a technique that makes use of a solution injected into an area of the body with excess, stubborn fat. This diluted solution causes the area to become tumescent, or firm, which greatly reduces blood loss and decreases swelling. After the solution is injected, the surgeon makes a small incision in the skin and inserts a cannula to suction the fat from the targeted area.