Minimally invasive, tumescent liposuction has a faster recovery. Its gaining popularity with many cosmetic surgeons and their patients. It requires only a small amount of local anesthesia and is relatively painless.

The tumescent procedure is a mixture of medications in a solution. This solution has the additional purpose of keeping pain, inflammation and swell down to a minimum. There is far less blood loss in this procedure than in other procedures. It is especially associated with abdominal liposuction for these reasons.

It’s not uncommon to see some initial bloating under the skin immediately after the procedure. A plastic surgeon will be able to guide you through these changes and after effects. The remaining fluids will drain through tiny openings that are designed for this purpose.

Aesthetic surgeons who use this procedure ask that patients remain conscious through the procedure. This allows the patient to provide the doctor with feedback about the procedure itself. It also reduces the risk that anesthesia can add to liposuction.

Since the incisions are very small, this gives the patient the advantage of having less pain and less bleeding. The busing that accompanies tumescent liposuction is also less. This also creates more rapid recovery.

The results of liposuction can be amazing. This tumescent form is effective in getting rid of unwanted layers of isolated fat that do not seem to respond to normal levels of diet and exercise. It will significantly reduce fat from areas that people commonly have problems with, such as neck, cheeks, chin, arms and of course, the abdominal area. This in addition to the hips and buttocks. Amazing as it sound, almost a half-million people will undertake this procedure each year, with the number always increasing. Tumescent procedures make up a large amount of these liposuction procedures, and both male and female are requesting these surgeries from cosmetic surgeons.

As with the other forms, Tumescent works best if it is preceded by a stable weight level. These isolated fat pockets will respond to the surgery, although sometimes tummy tuck is used in combination to make the skin tighter. Especially, in the older population with less elastic skin.

If you are seriously considering these methods, find a board certified cosmetic surgeon in your city to help you understand this procedure and you options more fully. Also, please look through our growing category of articles and tips to find other pieces of information that you may be seeking.