Shed that unwanted fat with liposuction or tumescent liposuction

In some cases, no matter how hard we exercise or how much dieting we do, we still can't seem to shed those fat deposits on are back, hips, thighs or abdomens. This is why more and more people are turning to liposuction to help get rid of that stubborn, excess fat. It is not intended to be a weight loss procedure but rather a cosmetic treatment to help people look and feel better about themselves. Liposuction is a process to remove excess fat deposits that cause lumps and bulges. A thin suction tube is inserted into the body through a very small incision. The tube literally vacuums fat out of the body in the desired areas. Tumescent liposuction, a relatively new procedure is growing in popularity as I will explain why in more detail.

The most popular area of the body that both men and women seek the removing of fat deposits includes the chin, hips, abdomen, thighs, lower legs and knees. Men also request treatment on enlarged male breasts because of the embarrassment they can create. There are many different forms of liposuction available but one stands out more than the others. Tumescent liposuction is a procedure that uses natural saline solution, a diluted local anesthetic as well as adrenaline. This solution is dispersed into the fat deposit. The area is locally anesthetized with an injection, therefore, a general anesthesia is not required. Patient recovery is often quicker since the patient is awake during the entire procedure.

With tumescent liposuction, a smaller tube is used to remove the fat which helps reduce the amount of bleeding and bruising. Most patients are able to return to their regular routine within a few days but of course, some require a longer recovery period. The best liposuction results come with a smaller tube. Although it takes longer to treat a patient, the smaller vacuum tube leaves smaller and narrower ridges and that translates into smoother looking skin. The important thing to do if you are considering this type of procedure is to speak to your doctor first. Make sure to use a certified plastic surgeon and always complete your due diligence before proceeding.

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Understanding Tumescent Liposuction

Understanding Tumescent Liposuction

 by: Tammy Corbett

Tumescent liposuction was developed by dermatologic surgeons in the mid 1980's and has become a more popular method of liposuction. It is considered to be a major advancement that has completely changed surgical fat removal. This has been regarded as the "best" type of liposuction surgery to date.

Tumescent liposuction is done using a local anesthetic. A large volume of saline solution containing the aesthetic and a drug called "Epinephrine" is injected directly into the areas where there are excessive fatty deposits. Epinephrine is important in the surgical process because it shrinks capillaries and minimizes blood loss. Minor sedation may be required for those who feel a little nervous about the surgery; however the patient is usually completely conscious during the surgery.

Benefits of Having Tumescent Liposuction

• Fewer skin irregularities

• Less bleeding

• Reduced bruising

• Faster recovery

Procedure

A small incision is made in the skin, allowing the tube connected to a vacuum type machine to suck up the fat. The tumescent method uses smaller cannulae than that of any other type of liposuction which results in less bruising or bleeding. An elastic compression garment is worn to help the skin contract and heal. This helps to sculpt the bulging areas of the skin and help to achieve more attractive contours.

There are risks associated with having any type of surgery. Tumescent liposuction is a very safe procedure with very few side effects. If the following types of side effects occur they are usually easily corrected.

• Skin irregularity

• Lumpiness

• Dimpling

• Loose skin

• Infections

Tumescent Liposuction Recovery

Recovery time varies dramatically from person to person. Many patients are able to walk out of the office without assistance and get back to a regular routine within a few days.

It takes almost six weeks for any scar to begin to soften and a full year to be complete.

A patient may feel a little numbness in the area that has been treated because the local anaesthesia remains in the tissue for twenty-four hours or more after surgery.

Most patients will usually only experience minor discomfort after the numbness wears off.

Most patients are generally alert and able to function; they do not experience nausea and grogginess associated with general anaesthesia. The sooner a patient can begin to move around, the faster the healing progresses.

Physical exercise is not recommended until at least a week after having the procedure.

Tammy Corbett is an abdominoplasty weight loss consultant and author of several articles on the importance of weight loss programs . She is currently writing more articles for her website http://www.abdominoplasty-info.com/. See original article at http://www.abdominoplasty-info.com/tumescent.html. info@abdominoplasty-info.com