Address Aesthetically Displeasing Fat Deposits with Tumescent Liposuction

Liposuction has been a well-established procedure since the 1970s, evolving significantly over the years. Today, patients have a wide array of liposuction methods to choose from. Among the numerous advancements in this field, the most notable innovation is using local anesthesia with the tumescent technique, replacing the need for general anesthesia. This refinement has revolutionized the procedure’s safety, recovery, and comfort.

Tumescent liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat deposits from areas that aren’t responding to diet, exercise, and other weight reduction methods. This procedure involves injecting the patient with a solution mixed with adrenaline (epinephrine), saline and diluted local anesthesia (lidocaine). The injected area becomes anesthetized, so there is usually little if any, discomfort during treatment. With tumescent, you don’t need general anesthesia or IV sedation. Anxious patients only need mild sedation to keep them relaxed during the procedure.

Once injected, the fat tissues swell and become tight or “tumescent,” making it easier for the doctor to remove unwanted fats with minimal trauma to the surrounding areas. We can use tumescent lipo to target fat pockets and improve body contours in many areas, including the chin, thighs, flanks, hips, and abdomen. Men with “love handles” and enlarged breasts (gynecomastia) can also benefit from the procedure.

Once we remove the fat cells, they will never return, so your new contoured silhouette is permanent. When you increase weight, fat is distributed evenly in the body; the same applies to weight loss. While you can expect changes as you age, you’ll maintain your sculpted body contours if you don’t gain significant body weight.