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Why would i choose tumescent liposuction over other forms? what is the major advantage of tumescent liposuction over other types?

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Dr. Ron Pelton answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

In : In a word - safety. Tumescent lipo is often done under light sedation and is thus much safer in most situations.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Safety & Recovery: Tumescent liposuction involves the administration of dilute local anesthetic with adrenaline to limit blood loss and swell the fat tissue. True tumescent lipo uses only local anesthesia.Tumescent liposuction is safer because it doesnt require general anesthesia, there is less blood loss and there is a more rapid recovery.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Less blood loss: Tumescence reduced blood loss in any type of liposuction: syringe, power assisted, vacuum assisted, ultrasonic, vaser etc. It also makes fat removal easier.

Answered 2/20/2013

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Dr. John Di Saia answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Reliable....: Tumescent style liposuction is the standard with reliable results when properly performed in the right patient.

Answered 4/7/2013

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