Liposuction is a technology which is consistently evolving, encompassing many new methods, tools and combinations of previous methods to provide satisfying results for patients. In fact, there are so many new variations of liposuction and lipolysis that some medical professionals have speculated about a coming decline in traditional tumescent liposuction. While a wave of newer, less invasive techniques have been introduced in recent years, there are many plastic surgeons who still favor traditional techniques, with or without the assistance of power, laser, or ultrasonic cannula devices.

Traditional Liposuction

When surgeons refer to “traditional” liposuction, they are generally referring to the tumescent technique without the addition of adjunct methods such as ultrasonic assistance (UAL) or power assistance (PAL). To begin a tumescent procedure, the area to be treated is infused with a solution of saline and local anesthetic to decrease discomfort, constrict the blood vessels to limit bleeding and bruising, and engorge the fat cells, making them easier to remove from surrounding tissue. After the tumescent solution has been administered, a cannula (a thin hollow tube inserted below the skin) is used to manually break free the fat and then suction it away.

Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL)

UAL adds another step to the tumescent liposuction procedure; a cannula with an ultrasonic tip is used to disrupt the fat cells, liquefying them for easy removal after the area is treated with the tumescent fluid. The high frequency ultrasound does most of the work the surgeon would have to do manually, while also pressing the surrounding connective tissue which is important in obtaining optimal skin retraction.

Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL)

Another derivative method of tumescent liposuction is power-assisted liposuction (PAL). With this technique, an electric motor attached to the cannula. The motor produces rapid and steady motion of the cannula, which results in the dislodging of fat cells.

The Benefits of Current Methods of Liposuction

While traditional liposuction methods are invasive, meaning that a surgeon must make incisions in the patient’s body and the fat is actually suctioned out of the body, the technology has significantly advanced to minimize surrounding tissue damage and post-surgical recovery time. Patients experience shorter, more efficient surgeries with dramatic, immediate and lasting results. 

However, since there is still a surgical component involved, plastic surgeons, along with medical device manufacturers, have been in search of new methods to achieve body contouring without the need for surgery. As technology moves the field away from surgical procedures, the question remains: will this new technology make traditional liposuction obsolete?

The Bridge between Old and New: Laser Lipolysis

Introduced several years ago and continually being refined, laser liposuction uses the energy of laser light to break up fat cells. This approach can be used on its own with very small incisions (achieving only lipolysis, or destruction of fat cells) or in conjunction with aspiration of the laser treated area for immediate fat removal. When used only as a method of lipolysis, the ruptured fat cells are left in the patient’s body to be eliminated through the body’s natural waste-removal process.

One of the more popular names in laser lipolysis is Smartlipo™. Surgeons across the country are using this as a treatment for smaller areas such as the area beneath the chin where traditional approaches can be too aggressive. Laser liposuction techniques utilize very fine laser cannulas which offer exceptional control of the lipolysis process, resulting in smoother contours and enhanced skin retraction. 

The Alternatives to Traditional Liposuction

Three non-invasive body contouring technologies that have been introduced in recent years are ZERONA®, which uses a low-level laser to target and destroy fat cells; LipoSonix™, which uses focused ultrasonic energy to target fat cells below the skin; and CoolSculpting™ by ZELTIQ, which uses selective cooling technology to kill fat cells. As of this writing, not all of these technologies have received FDA market clearance in the United States, but all are expected to become available for a range of applications in many markets in the coming years.

Each of these technologies achieves lipolysis, and each one is non-invasive, meaning that no incisions need to be made in order to destroy the fat cells. Understandably, this leads to faster recovery. Additionally, many of these new forms of lipolysis can take less time, but may require multiple treatments.

While these technologies seem promising for many patients, the results are not necessarily better than, or even equal to the results that can be achieved through tumescent liposuction. For example, more substantial reduction of fat volume simply is not yet possible with these devices, which emphasize more subtle results.

There needs to be more study of these devices and likely further technological improvements before they will begin to approximate the results achieved through surgical liposuction methods today. Of all the devices currently being reviewed, LipoSonix may become the most viable technology, since ultrasound energy has been studied more thoroughly and been is proven to be effective. But the jury is still  out  LipoSonix, which has a U.S. corporate headquarters near Seattle. The current methods of liposuction still give more dramatic results than non-invasive treatments.

Nevertheless, these new technologies are in their infancy, meaning that there is potential for non-invasive approaches to become a major method for body contouring as time goes on. But as of the year 2010, traditional liposuction certainly has not been made obsolete just yet.

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Traditional Liposuction – A Thing of the Past?

With advances in liposuction, areas of excess fat are injected with a sizable amount of anesthetic liquid before liposuction is performed. The anesthetic causes the compartments of fat to become swollen and firm or “tumesced.” The expanded fat compartments allow the liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as the fat is removed. This type of liposuction, called tumescent liposuction, can be used on any area of the body but is most often used on areas that require careful precision such as the face, neck, arms calves and ankles. Both men and women of all ages have been seeking tumescent liposuction.

This type of liposuction is a fairly new method that reduces post-operative bruising, swelling and pain. The amount of blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction, and this technique also reduces the chances that a blood transfusion will be necessary during the procedure. Liposuction patients are very glad to hear that.

Although blood loss is minimized with tumescent liposuction, patients undergoing the procedure still face the same risks associated with traditional liposuction. Some of the risks with this type of liposuction include pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) and lidocaine toxicity (too much lidocaine).

General anesthesia is typically the best option for the liposuction procedure. Or, if it’s appropriate, the tumescent solution may serve as the only means of anesthesia for the procedure. Your cosmetic surgeon will discuss all anesthesia options with you at the time of your consultation.

The Process

In tumescent liposuction, the warmed tumescent liquid (a mixture containing lidocaine, epinephrine and intravenous fluid) is injected into the area to be treated. As this liquid enters the fat, it becomes swollen, firm and blanched. Liposuction is then performed on the tumesced areas.

The anesthesia used can help to provide pain relief following liposuction and decrease the need for additional pain meds. For the first couple of days, most patients experience swelling in the areas that were treated and some fluid drainage from the incision sites. Patients usually resume light physical activity within the first few days following surgery, and normal physical activity can be resumed within a few weeks.

Patients typically see a marked difference almost immediately after surgery. After three weeks, more improvement can be seen after the majority of the swelling has subsided. After approximately three months, any persistent swelling will disappear and your final shape and contour will be visible.

Drainage from the incision sites is common with any liposuction. Occasionally, a small rubber drainage tube will be inserted beneath the skin for a couple of days to prevent fluid from building up. You may need to take antibiotics while these drains are in place, and until the major drainage has stopped altogether, you may need additional gauze pads to keep your clothing from getting damp.

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Less Pain in Liposuction

The tumescent technique is a revolutionary method of performing liposuction surgery. The innovative technique uses a tumescent solution to reduce post-operative pain, bleeding, bruising and swelling. Because the solution greatly reduces blood loss during the procedure, a blood transfusion is often not necessary. So, what is Tumescent Solution and how can it help your liposuction procedure?

What Does Tumescent Solution Do?

Tumescent solution is a liquid injected into the areas of the body that are storing excess fat. The liquid contains a generous amount of anesthetic to help reduce the pain. In many cases, the surgeon uses up to three times the amount of liquid in comparison to the amount of fat being removed.

When the tumescent solution is injected, it causes the fat to become tumesced, or firm. With the fat compartments now swollen and firm, it makes it much easier for the liposuction cannula to move under the skin. It also makes fat removal much easier, reducing stress on the body.

Tumescent solution is exceptionally valuable when having liposuction performed on the face, neck, calves, ankles and arms, as these areas require more precision than other areas of the body.

Are There any Risks With the Tumescent Solution Liposuction Procedure?

Liposuction surgery performed using the tumescent technique offers the exact same risks as a normal liposuction surgery. Typically, the only other risks which may accompany the tumescent technique include pulmonary edema (from the excess of liquid being injected) or lidocaine toxicity. Both of these risks are extremely rare and only serve to underline the importance of using a board-certified liposuction doctor.

Tumescent liposuction surgeries tend to last much longer than traditional liposuction procedures. In fact, liposuction performed using the tumescent solution can last as long as three to four hours.

Who is a Candidate for the Tumescent Solution Technique?

In truth, anyone who approved for conventional liposuction is a candidate for liposuction using the tumescent solution.

What is the After-Surgery Effect of the Tumescent Solution?

The anesthetic liquid contained in the tumescent solution will continue to work after the liposuction surgery is complete. This will greatly help to decrease the post-surgical pain often associated with liposuction. Its pain relieving properties will also help reduce the need for additional painkillers.

For one to two days after the liposuction surgery, patients can expect to have some minor fluid drainage from the incision sites and there will probably be some noticeable swelling. A few days after the procedure should have you returning to some light activities and you can expect to be back to full speed in a few weeks. In general, it takes about three months for the swelling from tumescent liposuction to fully disappear.

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What is Tumescent Solution and How Can it Help your Liposuction Procedure?

Angelina Cooper is pleased to provide you with an abundant amount of insight and information on LIPOSUCTION cosmetic surgery – including tips, suggestions, prices and recovery. With the following 100 Q&A’s, you will gain an indepth knowledge and thorough grasp of LIPOSUCTION in order to decide whether a LIPO is right for you.

61)   Any other important information I should know about buttock Liposuction?

Since the normal aging process affects the firmness and elasticity of the skin, older patients may not achieve quite the same results as younger patients. Buttocks Liposuction is often performed in conjunction with a buttocks lift, thigh Liposuction or even a lower body lift.

62)   Any risks and limitations for buttock Liposuction?

Although Liposuction is the most commonly performed cosmetic plastic surgery procedure in the United States, and the majority of these operations are successful, there are risks and limitations to the procedure, as with any surgery.

After surgery, some patients experience dimpling, lumpiness, numbness, scarring, discoloration, or sagging skin in the treated area. Follow-up surgery may be needed to correct these problems.

Ultrasonic Liposuction (UAL) may cause friction burns to the skin or to the internal organs.

More serious complications include blood clots, infection, excessive fluid loss leading to shock, fluid build-up in the lungs, and drug overdose. A combination of the following factors is associated with an increased risk of serious complications:

the removal of large amounts of fat; more than one procedure being performed at the same time; and the use of general anesthesia.

In order to minimize these risks, it is important that you follow all of your surgeon’s instructions, both before and after surgery.

ARM LIPOSUCTION

63)       What is Arm Liposuction used for?

Arm Liposuction is designed to allow a woman to feel more attractive in short sleeve clothing. Many women hide their upper arms, even in the warmest days, because they are unwilling to wear sleeveless or short-sleeved shirts. They feel their upper arms are too big or bulky compared to their body, or that their skin hangs are too loose, which gives their arms an unflattering profile. Thus, the goal of arm Liposuction should be to:

improve a disproportionate appearance of the arm, compared to the rest of the body; allow the patient to feel more comfortable and less self-conscious while wearing a sleeveless or short sleeved blouse; and achieve a thinner appearance of the arms when the arms are in a relaxed position.

The goal is not to remove the maximum possible amount of fat. Arms that are disproportionately skinny with an otherwise obese body, might appear deformed rather than attractive.

64)       Most common benefits of Arm Liposuction?

Firm, trim arms create a more youthful look and can provide an incentive to exercise regularly to maintain fitness. After Liposuction, patients who have been self-conscious about their heavy arms often feel more comfortable wearing a range of clothing styles, and they also find that clothes tend to fit them better.

65)       How is Arm Liposuction performed?

During the procedure, the Plastic Surgeon makes a tiny incision in the skin, typically near the elbow or in the armpit crease, and inserts a thin tube called a cannula into the fatty area. The cannula is used to break up the fat deposits and sculpt the area to the desired proportions. Unwanted fat is suctioned out with a high pressure vacuum, leaving the skin, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels intact. There are many Liposuction techniques and each doctor may specialize in a particular technique or may recommend a particular Liposuction technique for your procedure. Ask your doctor about the technique he/she will use for your procedure.

66)       How much pain is there in Arm Liposuction?

Arm Liposuction is most often performed with a local anesthetic. In this case, the pain is minimal, although you may feel pressure, movement, or a vibrating sensation.

67)       What is the recovery period like after Arm Liposuction?

Most of the bruising and swelling should subside within three weeks. You should be able to return to work within a week, or within a few days if your work is fairly sedentary. Remember that you must wear the compression bands for several weeks after your surgery to ensure that your arms stay firmly shaped.

68)       What is the long-term outcome like for most people?

Most people are pleased with the new contour of their arms. They often report a boost in energy and self-confidence. Although Liposuction cannot alter skin quality or muscle tone, and should not be a substitute for regular exercise and a balanced diet, your arms will always be slimmer than they would be if you hadn’t had this procedure.

Even though the arm size has been reduced, there may be extra skin once the fat has been removed. Although wearing the compression bands will help to firm the area, this extra skin may sag, especially if your skin was not particularly elastic to begin with. It may be necessary to perform an arm lift to correct this problem.

NECK LIPOSUCTION

69)       How can I be helped by neck Liposuction?

As we age, certain areas of the body can accumulate fat that is hard to lose, in spite of a healthy diet and vigorous exercise. The neck is one such area. Fat deposits in the neck can detract from the appearance of the entire body, making a younger person seem older, or a fit person seems out of shape. Neck Liposuction can give this area a new streamlined contour, enhancing the effect of facial features and improving the profile. Neck Liposuction produces consistently good results, and has a particularly high satisfaction rate.

70)       What are some of the most common benefits of neck Liposuction?

The face and neck are usually the first features we notice when we meet someone new, so improvements in this area can create a dramatic change. A firm, trim neck gives the face a more youthful look. Sometimes just having this neck Liposuction done provides an incentive to make healthier lifestyle choices, and maintain fitness in the rest of the body. Patients who have been self-conscious about their bulging necklines often feel more comfortable wearing a range of clothing and jewelry styles after Liposuction.

71)       What is the long-term outcome like for most people?

The fat cells are permanently removed by Liposuction, so you will not regain weight in that area as quickly as in other areas.

LEG AND ANKLE LIPOSUCTION

72)       Briefly could you tell me how Leg and Ankle Liposuction is done?

Fatty deposits on the inner and outer thighs are especially resistant to diet and exercise. Many patients become discouraged at having lost unwanted pounds without seeing a significant change in the lower body. The overall proportions of the body may be unbalanced. In these cases, Liposuction can successfully trim the excess fat in the thighs to achieve a more attractive balance and symmetry to the body. In fact, this is the most common area of the body for Liposuction.

Predetermined Women who have a “fat ankles or legs” often find that this fat is resistant to diet and exercise. The fat on the legs and ankles is composed mainly of relatively superficial fat. There are no deep compartments of fat on the leg and ankles. Therefore, Liposuction of the legs is necessarily done rather superficially and has an increased the risk injury to the sub dermal vascular plexus. Because of the effects of gravity, the veins in the legs and ankles are especially susceptible to the long-term effects of vascular injury. For more detailed information on this procedure, please ask your plastic surgeon.

A newly trim lower body can provide a psychological lift and an extra incentive to exercise regularly to maintain fitness. Many patients express relief at not being bothered by chafing (rubbing or scratching) in the thigh area, and they also find that clothes tend to fit them better.

During the leg Liposuction procedure, the surgeon makes a tiny incision in the skin, typically in or near the buttock crease or at the site of a previous scar, and inserts a thin tube called a cannula into the fatty area. The cannula is used to break up the fat deposits and sculpt the area to the desired proportions. The unwanted fat is removed with a high pressure vacuum, leaving the skin, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels intact.

73)       What results should I expect after a leg Liposuction?

For a day or two, you can expect to feel tired, as though your body has been through a workout – and it has! Your legs will be stiff and sore, and you may experience some pain, burning, swelling, bleeding or temporary numbness. Your doctor can prescribe medication to relieve this initial discomfort.

Sometimes a small drainage tube is inserted under the skin to drain excess fluid. Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment to prevent infection at the incision sites. Your stitches will be removed in a week to 10 days, unless they dissolve on their own.

You will be fitted with a tight compression garment to be worn for up to six weeks after your surgery. This specially designed garment will help reduce pain and swelling, and help your body settle into its new shape.

74)       Can Liposuction be done on more than one area at the same time?

Liposuction can be done on more than one area at the same time, as noted above, if the amount of fat removed does not exceed the recommended amount within the limits of safety. The US safety limit is 5 liters, in Colombia the limit is 10 liter. Something most plastic surgeons won’t tell you is that 50% of those liters are filled with the liquid needed to easily and safely remove the fat deposits from your body. In another words, if you live in the US, you are better off going abroad for Liposuction. As additional information, it’s the insurance companies in the US that identify the safety limit of 5 liters. In Latin America, however, most people don’t have the luxury (money) to do numerous Liposuction and insurance companies know this. On average, US plastic surgeons perform 10 surgeries per week, while in Colombia the average is 15 surgeries.

75)       How Is the cost of Liposuction determined?

The cost of Liposuction is determined by several factors: the geographic area you live in; anesthesiologist and plastic surgeons fees; location of your surgery (i.e. hospital, surgery center, or office); and the number of areas requiring Liposuction. The costs of Liposuction ranges from ,200 to ,000 depending on the circumstances stated above. An exact quote will be given at your consultation with a plastic surgeon following examination and evaluation of your medical exams, etc. You may also contact Cosmetic Harmony to receive a free quote at www.cosmeticharmony.com.

TYPES OF LIPOSUCTIONS PROCEDURES

76)       How many types of Liposuctions procedures are available?

Though the basics of Liposuction remain the same, there are different techniques that can be used during Liposuction. There are several types of Liposuction procedures available, as detailed below – all of which use a wand-like instrument called a cannula to remove unwanted fat.

Tumescent Liposuction involves the injection of a large amount of anesthetic into the area being treated; the wet and super-wet techniques are variations of this type of Liposuction. In Ultrasonic assisted Liposuction (UAL), sound waves are used to liquefy the fat before it is removed. LipoSelection® uses the same concept without disturbing the surrounding tissue. Power Assisted Liposuction (PAL) employs a motor-powered cannula, which allows the surgeon to use smaller movements and make the experience more comfortable for the patient.

TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION

77)       What is Tumescent Liposuction?

Tumescent Liposuction is a surgical sculpting fat removal technique that limits bleeding with anesthesia fluid pushed into the tissues. This technique has become the method of choice for Liposuction surgery. The adrenaline in the solution helps limit the blood loss seen with traditional Liposuction increasing the safety in reasonable volume operations. The Lidocaine anesthetic numbs the tissues for several hours. The Tumescent Liposuction technique requires additional skills of the surgeon since the final sculpture shape is hidden by the extra fluid.

78)       Who is a candidate for Tumescent Liposuction surgery?

Generally the best candidate is someone with localized areas of protruding fat. These focused deformities have the most dramatic results. Patients who are slightly overweight can benefit from suction lipectomy. It is best to be at or near your normal weight. Liposuction is better as a fine refining tool after weight loss or for those areas that just will not go away. Good skin elasticity permits the tissue to shrink easily to your new contour. There are no absolute age limits for Liposculpture.

79)       How Tumescent Liposuction Procedure is done?

Tumescent Liposuction has gained a tremendous amount of popularity in recent years, primarily because it has eliminated some of the unpleasant side effects previously associated with Liposuction. The procedure itself is similar to the traditional method, but with a few differences.

Anesthetic Injections

In the first step of Tumescent Liposuction, a large dose of liquid (composed primarily of lidocaine, a local anesthetic, and epinephrine, which helps to shrink blood vessels) is injected into the part of the body being treated. The added fluid forces the compartments of fat to swell and firm up, which lets the doctor extract the unwanted fat more smoothly and with minimal bleeding.

Variations on the Tumescent Liposuction Procedure

Tumescent Liposuction and the “wet” and “super-wet” techniques are now used by plastic surgeons in place of the dry technique, which fell from favor due to the excessive blood loss that resulted, as well as the fact that the procedure required hospitalization. The super-wet technique is currently used more often than the wet technique, and Tumescent Liposuction continues to be a popular choice. Whether you chose wet, super-wet, or Tumescent Liposuction will depend on a number of factors, including how many areas you wish to have treated.

Wet Technique

Wet Liposuction simply refers to the use of fluid injection prior to Liposuction treatment. To prepare for wet Liposuction, the surgeon administers approximately 100 milliliters of local anesthesia containing epinephrine directly into the tissue. This result in less blood loss during the procedure and reduces patient discomfort after surgery.

The super wet technique is similar to Tumescent Liposuction, except that it uses a solution containing less of the anesthetics lidocaine and epinephrine. In their place, intravenous sedation or general anesthetic is used (because the area being treated does not become fully anesthetized by the solution alone). Not using an injected local anesthetic means that the doctor does not have to wait for any swelling to go down. The surgery usually takes no longer than two hours, and the patient can opt to have other procedures performed while the general anesthetic is in effect.

80)       What kind of anesthesia is used for Tumescent Liposuction?

Tumescent Liposuction fluid numbs the entire operative area. This surgery can be done under general anesthesia or with just the local anesthetics of the Tumescent solution alone. General anesthesia permits you to be asleep during the entire operation. After waking up, the local anesthetic effect of the Tumescent fluid permits you to remain comfortable for several hours. Other patients prefer the simplicity of the local anesthesia alone. The addition of sedation with the local anesthesia can relieve anxiety and often leaves little memory of the operation.

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LIPO.. WHAT IS THE RIGHT LIPOSUCTION FOR ME? CAN IT REALLY HELP ME TO REGAIN SELF ESTEEM ? ARTICLE 4 OF 5

Those who plan on having liposuction typically look for the right technique that produces the right results, with a low chance of side effects and minimum scarring. One such liposuction technique is Tumescent Liposuction, otherwise known as Micro Liposuction. Micro Liposuction refers to the removal of small areas of fat, by using tiny cannulas and very small incisions.

Micro Liposuction results in very little discomfort since the incisions are very small. In cases where the cannula is less than 2 mm in diameter, the tiniest of cuts are required to insert the cannula and remove fat. This significantly reduces recovery time and allows patients to leave home from surgery within hours. Patients can travel the next day and return to normal activities within a few days.

Most patients prefer Micro Liposuction on areas of their body that are exposed in the summer. The outer thighs that carry the saddlebags, inner thighs, outer hips, and inner arms, buttocks, knee area, chin, neck, cheeks and the jowls are the most common areas that Micro Liposuction can help fix what exercising does not.

Patients find that Micro Liposuction offers great results, since the fat removed by liposuction does not come back. By keeping a healthy diet and exercise routine, patients can enjoy their new silhouette. If a patient does gain weight, however, the new fat will be deposited into the areas that were not treated by the liposuction.

Before you decide to have Micro Liposuction, it is important to speak to a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon that can give you more options and a chance to discuss your goals. A qualified surgeon can help ensure you receive the best of care and treatment.

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What is Micro Liposuction?

Women has always been associated with cosmetic surgery, however nowadays men are also taking the benefit of cosmetic surgery especially liposuction for men. Other than liposuction for men, there are also tummy tucks, nose jobs and Botox for men.

Nevertheless, the middle-aged flabbiness can hit anyone, be it female or male. Statistically, men spent more time just sitting in front of the tv watching football games gulping down beer and spent less time exercising at gyms or at salad bars. When men move toward the middle age, they will bear the accumulation of fat deposits and it is just the fat deposits is very tricky to remove.

The Much Hated Love Handles
Among the worst problem spots on a man’s body is the “love handles”. Love handles are areas of fat deposits that build up around a man’s belly. Maybe the man’s wife of girlfriend may joke about the love handles them being adorable, however let us face the truth, they would prefer you to lose those fat deposits.

Basically, most middle age men are disturbed by the love handles. The most important cause is that love handles are a dead giveaway that shows a man are very much middle-aged. An effective method to remove the love handles is Liposuction, regardless of a man’s age. Liposuction is a small procedure for a cosmetic plastic surgeon to perform. The hardest part is to make sure that the fat deposits never come back again. After the surgery, suitable exercise and diet are highly recommended, however if both the exercise and diet fails, then liposuction is an alternative to remove the love handles and it can be repeated whenever you require it.

The Man Boobs
Man boobs can be really embarrassing to a man. Men may grow breasts at any point of time in their lives, right from the teenage years up to the retirement age. Man boobs is a general problem and it will keep a man from taking off his shirt while his holiday to the beach. Liposuction surgery can aim for areas of your body where you require it most. The cosmetic surgeon can get rid of fatty tissue surrounding your breasts and will not upset your muscles or other parts of your body. Man boobs are fat that will least likely to ever come back again.

Men’s Facial Rejuvenation
Among the most famous usage of Liposuction for both women and men is facial rejuvenation. In facial rejuvenation process, there will be some removal of a person’s droopy jowls, a person’s too-big nose or the fullness of a person’s lips. Some minor Liposuction will be able to rectify these conditions according to a person’s needs and for men these removal is among the most famous usage of Liposuction. When a man thinks that he is looking older, a facial rejuvenation will provide him with a younger and healthier appearance.

Liposuction for men is an uncomplicated procedure that all cosmetic plastic surgeon can perform. They are many benefits associated with liposuction especially with Tumescent Liposuction. Among them are speedy recover and less painful procedure. So, if you are man who have the above problems and having trouble to solve them, then Liposuction is the choice you should think of.

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Male Cosmetic Surgery: Liposuction For Men

The American Association of Plastic Surgeons recommends that patients undergo a series of physical examinations before the liposuction surgery. The purpose of these exams is to determine whether or not the patient is in good enough health to have the procedure performed, and to rule out any underlying medical issues that may complicate the surgery. It is extremely important for a patient to thoroughly discuss any health issues, including the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs, and/or herbal remedies currently used. Supplying the physician with a detailed medical history will give both patient and surgeon a better understanding of what the specific risk factors may be.

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 Once a patient has decided to follow through with liposuction surgery, he or she should be presented with all of the available options.  These include traditional liposuction, tumescent liposuction (a procedure resulting in less blood loss and other complications), as well as various choices for anesthesia.  A reputable physician will inform the patient long the surgery will last, how many incisions will be made, probable amount and severity of scarring, and how long the expected recovery time may be.

The surgeon will outline the areas to be treated with a marker. After anesthesia is administered and has taken effect, the doctor will make a small incision in the skin.  A hollow steel tube is then inserted, and a vacuum is used to suction out the fatty tissue.  Since much fluid is lost through this procedure, it is necessary for the patient to have an IV to replace diminished fluids and to prevent dehydration.

In order to reduce pain and discomfort, the patient will receive either local or general anesthesia. If the surgeon uses the tumescent technique, the fluid used to promote swelling of the fat pockets may be the only method of anesthesia. Intravenous sedation, epidural blockage and general anesthesia are the most common pain-reducing methods. Since liposuction is a surgical procedure, the patient’s blood pressure, pulse and oxygen levels will be monitored closely.

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 Doctors recommend that on the day the procedure is to be performed, the patient have someone drive him or her to the hospital or doctor’s office.  Unless performed on an outpatient setting (for smaller liposuction surgeries), any type of surgical procedure will require a hospital stay, so it is also important to pack a bag that contains anything the patient will need during the stay. Even if the procedure is performed in an outpatient setting, the patient will likely be too tired, uncomfortable or groggy from the surgery to drive home alone.

Depending on the amount of fat removed and the physical location of the surgery, the patient may be able to leave within a few hours, although some may require a night or so of hospital stay. Recovery time should be discussed before liposuction so that the patient will have a realistic timeframe of when he or she can return to work or other normal activities.

KleinLipo is the safest liposuction available with excellent cosmetic results! Learn more at www.jeffreykleinliposuction.com. Dr. Jeffrey A. Klein has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for his invention of the KleinLipo technique for tumescent liposuction. Dr. Jeffrey Klein is located in Newport Beach California.
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How to Prepare for Liposuction

Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic procedure throughout the world, as people aim to get the best out of their body, and aim to achieve perfection. Although liposuction (or liposculpture) has become readily available to most people, there are some that do not fit the bill to be able to undergo the treatment of liposuction. Liposuction should not be seen as an easy way out for somebody that is overweight. It should however be seen as something to help you if you feel that you are exercising regularly but there are some areas of stubborn fat that just simply will not be removed through conventional weight loss efforts.

Liposuction has come a long way in terms of enabling the safety of the patient to be the utmost importance to the surgeon. With the use of anaesthetics and technological advancements, the chances of something going wrong are very slim. The skill of the surgeons in this day and age is also a major benefit to patients thinking of undergoing the procedure of liposuction.

The procedure of tumescent liposuction is performed by applying local anaesthesia in diluted solution. There are also some other medications injected into the problem areas that help the procedure to be performed safely and effectively. The main benefit of the medication that is injected in, is to reduce blood loss when the excess fat is being removed. Blood loss is minimised because the tissues are made swollen and firm enabling the removal of fat to be even more precise. There are many advantages that are associated with tumescent liposuction compared to the more conventional methods. Some of the advantages are: less blood loss, a lower risk of infection, less need for fluids to be given back into the body during the procedure, lesser need for you to undergo a second procedure to finish the procedure off, as it should be completed within one procedure, little to no down time when the procedure has been completed.

These main factors are helping the procedure of liposuction to become a major procedure in terms of cosmetic surgery. Tumescent liposuction also removes the need for you to stay over at the hospital when the procedure is done, thus meaning it is generally less expensive than a normal liposuction procedure. Due to your surgeon only placing you under a local anaesthetic you will be totally concious throughout the entire procedure, but you will feel little to no pain.

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Liposuction is a very popular cosmetic procedure throughout the world

Liposuction and medical tourism in Asia

Liposuction is a surgical procedure that sculpts your body by removing unwanted fat from specific areas, such as your buttocks, thighs and upper arms. Liposuction (or lipoplasty) is a plastic surgery procedure that uses a combination of a vacuum and suction to remove fat in problem areas Liposuction, also known as lipoplasty (“fat modeling”), liposculpture or suction lipectomy (“suction-assisted fat removal”) is a cosmetic surgery operation that removes fat from many different sites on the human body. Areas affected can range from the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, to the neck, backs of the arms and elsewhere. The fat is usually removed via a cannula (a hollow tube) and aspirator (a suction device). singapore liposuction surgeryThe magnitude of fat removed varies by doctor, method, and patient, but the average amount is typically less than 10 pounds (5 kg). There are several factors that limit the amount of fat that can be safely removed in one session. The most important surgical challenges of any liposuction procedure is:

Remove the right amount of fat Cause the least disturbance of neighboring tissue, such as blood vessels and connective tissue Cause the least discomfort to both patient and surgeon Leave the person’s fluid balance undisturbed Ensure speedy recovery Try and get the desired look the patient wanted.

Ultimately, the operating physician and the patient make the decision. The procedure may be performed under general or local (“tumescent”) anesthesia. The safety of the technique relates not only to the amount of tissue removed, but to the choice of anesthetic and the patient’s overall health. It is ideal for the patient to be as fit as possible before the procedure and to have given up smoking for several months. Recovery depends on the extent of the liposuction. Generally patients are able to return to work within two days and two weeks. A bandage is worn for two to four weeks. Types of Liposuction: Dry liposuction Wet liposuction A small amount of fluid, less in volume than the amount of fat to be removed, is injected into the area. Super-wet liposuction In this method, the infusate volume is in about the same amount as the volume of fat expected to be removed. This is the preferred technique for high-volume liposuction by many plastic surgeons as it better balances hemostasis and potential fluid overload (as with the tumescent technique). Laser assisted liposuction Laser assisted liposuction is a procedure that uses thermal energy to affect lipolysis. Tumescent liposuction Tumescent liposuction is the step that precedes, ‘wet liposuction’. Under this procedure the surgeon injects a solution containing a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor directly into the subcutaneous fat that needs to be removed. A few top Medical tourism providers that can help answer your Liposuction queries and arrange for treatment in Asia are : India4health.com, ThaiMedHealth.com, MalaysiaMedTravel.com

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Liposuction and medical tourism in Asia

Tumescent lipo is considered the newest improvement in liposuction technology. In it’s early stages, liposuction carried great risk. The patients were put under full anesthesia and large instruments were utilised to remove fat from where the patient needed. The healing was very long and painful. The exact process features small tubes being placed in the specified areas and the suction of fat tissue. This is done after the area is first injected with a substance. This causes anesthesia of the surface as well as the fat tissue to become more firm. Additionally, it allows for the insertion of the metal tubes. The injury to the body is minimal and most often it is a one day procedure.

If you want safe liposuction, tumescent lipo is the answer. You won’t even be able to see your the incision from tumescent lipo, or see any blood for that matter. Since the anesthesia is just for the operated area, the risk of complications is much lower. In addition, the unwanted side effects that may appear are diminished. The quantity of time required to cure tumescent liposuction will depend on the complexity and extension of the procedure. Generally, many patients can easily return home just after the surgery and they can restart their normal activities in about one week. Another highlight is a unique kind of equipment that can be worn underneath the clothes to protect the area.

While lots of people need only a small amount of fat tissue removed, the procedure needs to be repeated for others. To ensure safety, larger removals of fat are disseminate over several sessions. The changes can be seen in several days to several weeks, but they are always present. And they are almost always definitive.There are plenty of benefits of using this surgery over the traditional method. Firstly, the anesthesia is local and the risk of side effects is minimal. The recovery is also reduced to a few days. There are hardly any marks left after the incisions, as the inserted tubes are very small. The patients that undergo this surgery are also less stressed.

Not only is this surgery simple but the cost is also reduced compared to other surgeries. Compared to other methods, the cost is pretty low. It is determined by some factors such as complexity of the treatment, volume of fat removed, quantity of areas or number of total procedures needed. Then again, the overall price of this procedure is moderate, since insurance will not cover it. Considering these facts, if you believe that you need liposuction, you should try to choose this method. The tumescent lipo has many advantages over other procedures, the most important being the low level of risk involved and recovery time plus the overall low cost.

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Let Tumescent Lipo Shape You Up

Many people dislike exercising.  However, though the idea that liposuction can serve place of exercise is an appealing one, it is also incorrect.  Liposuction is not a procedure which can make a person who is out of shape fit.  Rather, it is an ideal procedure for individuals who are already healthy and exercise regularly get rid of stubborn fat deposits which exercise doesn’t affect.

If you are a good candidate for liposuction you should be aware that there are different kinds of liposuction.  Two prevalent types of liposuction are traditional and tumescent.

Traditional Liposuction

Liposuction as a procedure has been available as a procedure since 1974 when an Italian gynecologist invented the procedure based on research in the late 1960’s.  Liposuction has existed in its modern, safer incarnation since 1982 and was first used in France.

The procedure for traditional liposuction is still very similar to that initial safer version, and consists of the plastic surgeon moving a cannula back and forth under the skin to loosen it, and using simultaneous suction to remove the loosened portions of fat deposits.  This method traditionally doesn’t use any fluid in conjunction with the suction.

Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction differs from traditional liposuction in one major detail.  Before the cannula is used, the surgeon injects a fluid solution which includes a local anesthetic in it into the fatty area to be suctioned, and which also contains a vasoconstrictor, or fluid to make the blood vessels constrict.  The fluid creates a cushion between the muscle and fat tissues, providing space and making it easier for the cannula to loosen and break up the fat deposits.

The word “tumescent” is derived from the concept of adding fluid to a particular area.  Though it is the precursor to “wet liposuction” the solutions used are slightly different.  Tumescent liposuction and wet liposuction both help minimize bruising and increase the ease with which the fat can be suctioned from the body.

Which is Better?

Most cosmetic surgeons prefer one type of liposuction or the other, and tumescent liposuction is often favored because it helps keep bruising to a minimum and makes the procedure easier for the surgeon to perform.  In addition to fluids, many cosmetic surgeons now use laser-assisted liposuction, or liposculpture, which not only helps reduce blood loss and bruising, but provides a smoother end result in the tissue, as well.

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Tumescent Versus Traditional Liposuction

Considering liposuction as a means to end your battle with stubborn fat deposits? Then you’ll be interested to know about SmartLipoTM, a cutting edge advancement in liposuction using advanced laser technology.

Perhaps you’ve heard about lasers being used for dental procedures and LASIK eye surgery. Today, the same advanced technology is quickly making SmartLipo the procedure of choice for liposuction patients and cosmetic surgeons, because it’s faster, safer and more cost-effective.

SmartLipo can treat smaller areas of fat, such as the chin, or can more accurately target larger surface areas of the abdomen, jowls, face and neck, arms and thighs. SmartLipo melts and liquefies accumulated fat within the fat cells, smoothing and tightening skin more effectively than tumescent liposuction does.

How is SmartLipo Done?

During tumescent liposuction, the surgeon first injects a saline solution containing lidocaine (for local anesthesia) and epinephrine (to reduce bleeding) into the treatment areas. This volume of fluid makes it easier to suction out the fatty tissue.

No saline solution is necessary for SmartLipo. A local anesthetic is still given, but the laser breaks up the fat cells instantly and the fat and fluid released from them drains off into the body’s lymphatic system and is excreted.

Other SmartLipo advantages include:

·         Decreased treatment time

·         Reduced invasiveness

·         Speedier healing time

·         More effective removal of fat

·         Decreased swelling and bruising

·         More effective skin tightening

·         Even less bleeding than in tumescent liposuction

What is a laser?

The word is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a man-made light that does not scatter its light rays as a flashlight does, for example, or a car’s headlights. Instead, the light rays travel in a parallel and directional way.

They also have a single wavelength, which makes each laser a specific color. This differs from white lights which contain all colors and many wavelengths. Therefore a laser can be precisely directed at a treatment zone and will not affects any nearby tissue.

First developed in Europe, then approved by the FDA in November 2006, the SmartLipo procedure is the first laser-assisted liposuction procedure. Fully-qualified cosmetic surgeons across the U.S. have recognized it as a highly advanced liposuction technology. Cynosure, manufacturer of SmartLipo, reports that the procedure is quickly surpassing traditional liposuction in popularity.

The best candidates for SmartLipo:

·        Are in good health

·        Are within 25 lbs of their normal weight

·        Follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly

·        Have one or several stubborn fat deposits

·         Feel embarrassed because of fat deposits and motivated to do something about it

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Liposuction and Smartlipo?

In tumescent liposuction, areas of excess fat are injected with a large amount of anesthetic liquid before liposuction is actually performed. The anesthetic liquid causes the compartments of fat to become swollen and firm or “tumesced.” The expanded fat compartments allow the liposuction cannula to travel smoothly beneath the skin as the fat is removed. This type of liposuction can be used on any area of the body but is most often used on areas that require careful precision such as the face, neck, arms calves and ankles.

The tumescent technique is a fairly new method of performing liposuction that reduces post-operative bruising, swelling and pain. Blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction, and this technique also reduces the chances that a blood transfusion will be necessary during the procedure.

Although blood loss is minimized with tumescent liposuction, patients undergoing the procedure still face the same risks associated with traditional liposuction. Some of the risks with this type of liposuction include pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) and lidocaine toxicity (too much lidocaine).

General anesthesia is usually the best option for the tumescent liposuction procedure. Or, if it’s appropriate, the tumescent solution may serve as the only means of anesthesia for the procedure. Your cosmetic surgeon will discuss all anesthesia options with you at the time of your appointment.

The Process

In tumescent liposuction, the warmed tumescent liquid (containing lidocaine, epinephrine and intravenous fluid) is injected into the area to be treated. As this liquid enters the fat, it becomes swollen, firm and blanched. Liposuction is then performed on the tumesced areas.

The anesthesia used in the procedure can help to provide pain relief following liposuction and decrease the need for additional pain medication to be prescribed. For the first couple of days following the procedure, most patients experience swelling in the areas that were treated and some fluid drainage from the incision sites. Patients usually resume light physical activity within the first few days following surgery, and normal physical activity can be resumed within a few weeks.

Patients typically see a noticeable difference almost immediately after surgery. After three weeks, even more improvement can be seen after the majority of the swelling has subsided. After approximately three months, any persistent swelling will disappear and your final shape and contour will be visible.

Since all of the fluid that was injected during the procedure is removed, your weight after tumescent liposuction may be the same or higher as your original weight. As the extra fluid and tissue swelling are managed by your body, your weight should normalize.

Drainage from the incision sites is common with liposuction. Occasionally, a small rubber drainage tube will be inserted beneath the skin for a couple of days to prevent fluid from building up. You may need to take antibiotics while these drains are in place, and until the major drainage has stopped altogether, you may need additional gauze pads to keep your clothing from getting damp.

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Liposuction Can Remove Unsightly Fat From Many Areas of your Body

Liposuction has been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States and other parts of the world. Although liposuction has become accessible, not everybody can be considered a candidate for liposuction. There are certain physical conditions that one has to carefully take a look into before considering liposuction. First and foremost, the person has to be physically fit. Second is that the person should have been maintaining a balanced diet. If despite all these there are still deposits of excess fats in concentrated areas of the body, then the person can opt for liposuction. One has to carefully consider the risks of liposuction. Although, there have been advances in these procedures, liposuctions procedures are still considered risky.
In the past, the greatest risk of liposuction procedure is blood loss. There have been found to be a lot of blood loss in the aspirate, which would require blood transfusion. This has caused many apprehensions and hesitations of several people in undergoing the procedure. However, a dermatological surgeon was able to find the solution for the concern regarding blood loss. Klein discovered that blood loss can be minimized with the administration of local anesthesia. Moreover, the administration of a local anesthesia reduces the risks of general anesthesia. This method has become very effective and is now used as a liposuction technique. This technique that was developed by Dr. Klein is more popularly known as the tumescent liposuction.
Applying local anesthesia in diluted solution does the procedure of tumescent liposuction. Included in the solution are other medications that are necessary in filling the fatty layer of the skin. This is done to minimize blood loss as excess fat is removed. Blood loss is minimized because the tissues are made swollen and firm by these medications thus enabling excellent control in the removal of excess fats. In the tumescent liposuction, there are a lot of advantages as compared to the wet technique. Some of these advantages include: less blood loss, decreased risk of infections because of the administration of bacteriostatic lidocaine, absence of need for intravenous fluid replacement, lesser need for a secondary procedure, extraction of the lipid-soluble lidocaine with the aspirated fat, lesser anesthetic effect which is approximately 24 hours, and moderate dosages of lidocaine.
These reasons have been considered sufficient for most men and women to undergo a liposuction procedure. Tumescent liposuction is also less expensive because it is categorized as an out patient procedure thus eliminating possible costs for hospital admission. Moreover, because the anesthesia administered is just localized, the patients are totally conscious in the entire procedure. This can be an advantage for consultation purposes between the patient and the doctor for an accurate procedure.

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The Procedure Of Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction involves the surgical removal of excess body fat using a combination of traditional liposuction techniques and tumescent anesthesia. The procedure is relatively new to the cosmetic surgery scene, having come into widespread use in the 1990′s. Tumescent liposuction offers significant benefits over traditional liposuction techniques for its ability to minimize post-operative discomfort, curtail surgical bleeding, and reduce bruising and swelling during the recovery period.

Tumescent liposuction is unique in that it uses large volumes of a dilute solution of lidocaine, paired with the drug epinephrine. The lidocaine serves as a local anesthetic, eliminating the need for patients to go under general anesthesia. The epinephrine serves to temporarily restrict capillaries, thereby reducing bleeding during the surgery. This combination allows surgeons to perform liposuction using minimal amounts of sedatives. The lidocaine is retained in the body for several hours after the procedure, giving the patient up to 12 to18+ hours of pain-free recovery. The use of tumescent anesthetic also eliminates the drunken feeling felt by many patients after going under general anesthesia, as well as the nausea felt by traditional liposuction patients.

At the start of the procedure, the surgeon anesthetizes the skin at select locations using tiny needles. Once the skin has been numbed, longer needles are used to anesthetize the subcutaneous fat with large quantities of the dilute lidocaine and epinephrine solution. Patients are frequently given a mild sedative, such as Valium to help relax them during the procedure. Once the areas to be treated are completely numb, the doctor begins the liposuction. Small holes, called adits, are made in the skin using round skin biopsy punches to form access sites for the liposuction microcannulas. A microcannula is a very small stainless steel tube, ranging from 1mm to 3mm in diameter, designed to effectively remove small amounts of fat. Fat is suctioned out of the body in small tunnels through the microcannula, leaving the fibrous strands attached to the skin and muscles intact. Once the desired fat has been suctioned out, the microcannulas are removed. Since the adits are such small holes, there is no need for sutures using this method. This actually serves to speed up the healing process since drainage can occur via the adits, greatly reducing the amount of swelling and bruising of the treated areas.

Tumescent liposuction, as with any other type of surgical procedure, does carry some risks. Patients should expect some side-effects from the procedure such as bruising, swelling, and temporary numbness of the treated areas. Significant drainage will occur in areas where adits were formed. Some skin irregularities may result from the procedure, though this side-effect is greatly reduced with the use of both the tumescent anesthesia and microcannulas. Other, more serious side-effects can include blood clots, infection, and allergic reactions to the anesthesia.

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How Is Tumescent Liposuction Different from Other Liposuction Procedures?

Are you considering liposuction? At most cosmetic surgery offices, both tumescent and ultrasonic liposuction are offered. Both types use a narrow instrument called a cannula to break up fatty tissue and remove it from the body through small incisions.

Tumescent liposuction

In tumescent liposuction, the area to be treated is first injected with a saline solution that contains a local anesthetic. The saline swells the fatty tissue and makes it firm, helping the cosmetic surgeon determine the most important areas for fat removal.

Ultrasonic Liposuction

In ultrasonic liposuction, the cosmetic surgeon uses a cannula that emits ultrasonic energy. As the cannula moves through fatty areas, the ultrasonic energy liquefies fat cells, which are then removed. Fibrous areas of the body, such as the back, are suitable for this procedure.

Regardless of the technique, fatty tissue is immediately reduced, and the final stunning results of your liposuction procedure can be fully enjoyed three to six months following treatment.

Liposuction Recovery

For the first 72 hours after tumescent liposuction, fluid drainage from the incisions will be released via a small drainage tube inserted under the skin. Patients are fitted with an elastic garment to wear for the first few weeks to assist in keeping the swelling down and allows the skin to adjust to its new contours.

Antibiotic and pain medication are prescribed to reduce post-operative discomfort and control pain and prevent infection. Most patients can walk around shortly after surgery and can return to work and other activities within a few days. Stitches are generally removed within ten days. Any remaining swelling and bruising subsides within three weeks. Full recovery from a liposuction procedure can take four weeks to six months, depending on the extent of liposuction performed.

If you are considering liposuction, consider this: Dr. Robert V. Mandraccia of Fort Myers, Florida uses the Lysonix Ultrasculpt, one of the newest innovations to liposuction surgery. The Lysonix Ultrasculpt assists in the removal of fat from difficult areas, decreasing swelling, pain and bruising, so you can recovery more quickly. IV sedation is also offered for most cosmetic surgery procedures in the privacy of his own on-site operating facility, certified by the Florida Board of Health as having met their stringent requirements.

Please visit the website of Dr. Mandraccia in Fort Myers, Florida today.

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Ultrasonic Vs. Tumescent Liposuction

Liposuction Basics

Liposuction is a basic procedure many patients turn to when they are trying to get rid of excess fat accumulation. Often when diet and exercise fail, liposuction seems like an appropriate method of weight loss. Critics will tell you that liposuction is useless if you can’t change your habits, but many people find that liposuction gives them the boost they need when trying to reduce their weight.

Liposuction is a basic procedure that requires an incision and the insertion of an instrument called a cannulae. The cannulae is then connected to a vacuum like machine that will literally suck the fat right out of a person’s body. Liposuction hit its popularity in the eighties and many still swear by it today.

Those who have experienced tumescent liposuction report positive reviews of the entire experience. In fact, in 2004 The Dermatol Surgeon reported the highest satisfaction rates ever in the cosmetic surgery industry reporting a 91% satisfaction rate. This is nearly 30% higher than the highest satisfaction rating of traditional liposuction.

Body Sculpting

Body sculpting is any medical procedure that alters the natural shape of the body for a more favorable shape. Body sculpting has become one of the primary focal points of cosmetic surgery, and the advancements in which it has accrued are really quite remarkable.

When asking your surgeon about any body sculpting procedure, he should be well up to date on the least invasive procedures as well as those that produce the best results. Body sculpting is considered an art form to many surgeons, and they take great pride in the results. Any proficient surgeon should offer to show you before and after photographs of their work. These photographs should not include models or specific areas covered by clothing. Most patients that felt their surgeon did a quality job and had a relatively stress free experience will agree to before and after photographs.

Risks of Liposuction

All surgery carries at least some amount of risk. Any time a person undergoes anesthesia, there is always the risk of complications and death, depending on how your body reacts to the anesthetic.

Liposuction comes with its own set of risks including things like bleeding, skin irregularities, dimpling or lumpiness, loose skin, or infections. For the most part these side effects are correctible if they occur and usually even without an additional procedure. Liposuction has been through numerous enhancements and continues to improve to minimize the side effects associated with liposuction.

Surgery of any kind will come with a certain amount of pain. Although the pain associated with liposuction tends to be considered minimal, your pain tolerance may be higher or lower than the set standard.

You can increase your risks of complications by choosing a surgeon based on price. Most often the lowest priced surgeon is not qualified to do even simple procedures. The surgeon’s reputation is tarnished in the community so he recruits business by underbidding his competitors.

Even with basic procedures take the time to talk to other surgeons, nurses, and people who have cosmetic procedures or body sculpting performed. Thoroughly investigate the history of any surgeon you are choosing to do any form of reconstructive surgery. It is, after all, your body. Saving a few bucks isn’t worth the risk you run with an incompetent surgeon.

The Benefits of Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction is considered a remarkable improvement in the standard of liposuction. It carries fewer risks and side effects. The side effects are minimal in comparison due to the smaller size of the cannulae and the initial injections used for the procedure. Tumescent liposuction has been as close to perfected as a cosmetic procedure can be perfected.

The tumescent liposuction procedure does not require the patient to undergo general anesthesia. This alone significantly reduces the side effects associated with anesthesia such as grogginess and disorientation. It also eliminates the side effects of seizure and death associated with general anesthesia.

The healing time for tumescent liposuction is reduced due to the small size of the cannulae and a large injection of epinephrine. The bruising and bleeding that accompanies a liposuction procedure is significantly reduced, and the risk of skin irregularities is dramatically reduced. Of course, risks still apply as they will with ant cosmetic procedure, but tumescent liposuction carries a much lower risk of side effects.

Tumescent liposuction has a faster recovery period with fewer complications than traditional liposuction. Most patients can be up and walking and returning to work within a few days. Physical exercise is typically acceptable after only about a week, instead of the two to three week period associated with other forms of liposuction.

Most surgeons who perform cosmetic procedures are well acquainted with tumescent liposuction, so finding a capable surgeon should not be an issue. Although tumescent liposuction is considered the best, it is really not all that new and cosmetic surgeons have embraced the procedure and its reduced risks of side effects.

Understanding the Tumescent Liposuction Procedure

Tumescent liposuction is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure. The patient is injected with a local anesthesia and is awake through the entire process. A large amount of saline and epinephrine is injected into the affected areas to be liposuctioned. Epinephrine makes the capillaries smaller. This in turn reduces bleeding which also reduces swelling and bruising.

A small incision is made in order to insert the cannulae. The incision for a tumescent liposuction procedure is much smaller than traditional liposuction incisions which reduces healing time as well.

The cannulae is the attached to a vacuum machine which sucks the fat right out of your body. The incision is then closed and an elastic compression sleeve is applied to the area to help the skin contract and speed healing.

After being assured that there is no bleeding and the patient is ready, the procedure is over and it’s time to go home. After just a few days of gentle movement around the house the patient can return to work. After a week the patient can exercise and any of the side effects that may crop up are easily correctable. It takes about a year for any surgical scar on the body to fully heal.

Any form of body sculpture is likely to have mostly positive results. Remember that you are altering the body’s natural appearance and it will take some time for those results to appear. The healing process, however quick it may be is one to be respected and honored.

Finding out More

As with any cosmetic procedure it is important to be as educated as possible about the process of body sculpting. Understanding the procedure, the recovery, the expectations of the surgeon and recognizing a quality cosmetic surgeon are all key factors in creating a good experience when it comes to body sculpting.

As popular as cosmetic surgery has become, and as efficient and effective as the surgeons have become, a quality surgeon is still vital. Just because a tumescent liposuction is a routine procedure for him doesn’t mean that it is for you. Finding a plastic surgeon that can treat his patients as individuals with real needs is rare. Knowing how to go about finding the right plastic surgeon is even rarer. It’s more than just picking a name from a phone book. Learn the right questions to ask your surgeon candidates to minimize the potential of a poor surgical experience.

Optimizing your information and finding the right procedure for you takes some knowledge as well. Just because someone you know had tumescent liposuction doesn’t necessarily mean that you are a good liposuction candidate. Learning the right questions once again can help narrow down what might be best for you and your body overall.

Knowing where to turn to find the information you need to make intelligent and informed decisions is just as important as deciding on the procedure itself. Solid, groundbreaking information is vital to making any decision about your body or your health. Just because we are talking about your overall cosmetic health doesn’t make the decisions you come to any less important. Don’t walk into a surgeon’s office unprepared to ask the vital questions. Get the information you need in order to ask the right questions.

One of the best and most complete ways to educate yourself about upcoming procedures, or even body sculpting that you are simply considering is to find an all inclusive website designed to give you the knowledge you need. Understanding what questions to ask and how to go about finding a top notch doctor are all part of the information process.

The all inclusive web site that can offer you all of your educational needs is lifeplasticsurgery. Here you will find the information to have informed conversations with your doctor and learn what questions to ask. You read accounts of other people’s experiences in order to determine what’s right for you. You will find links to more information and unbiased, unsolicited opinions on various procedures. It’s like all in one stop shopping for everything cosmetic surgery.

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The Benefits Of Tumescent Liposuction

Tumescent liposuction is done using a local aesthetic. 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.

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Understanding Tumescent Liposuction

One liposuction process that sticks out and has been recognized world wide as the strategy with the best quantity of safety, the quickest recovery, the least amount of agony and of course the most impressive results is the Tumescent liposuction strategy. If you try to make an educated call about surgery, then it requires that you feel confident in your understanding of the process and this one is reasonably straightforward to grasp.

Liposuction is usually called body sculpture and is heralded as a dream occur.

A great and for the Tumescent process is that most patients will be ready to walk out of the center or doctors office within 30 minutes after the process and will be able to go back to work inside a day or two.

In ladies, the most ordinarily treated areas for liposuction procedures are the stomach, thighs, knees, hips, calves and ankles. Jaw liposuction has become well-liked. For men, the most frequently treated areas are “love handles,” the stomach, breast and the chin, as well as neck liposuction.

The subcutaneous fat of an adult usually increases gradually over the years and routinely after the age of thirty lots of the fat is the results of a genetically predetermined pattern.

Fat cells that are removed during liposuction don’t grow back. as you do not gain an excessive quantity of weight, the results are permanent. If there is one complaint that most patients have in common, then it is the fact that due to post surgical swelling the ultimate results typically need twelve to 16 weeks to become fully apparent.

Many surgeries require the use of general anesthesia, which may result in complications and nausea. However, the Tumescent liposuction system gathers much of its popularity by using local anesthesia only.

And while some irregularities of the skin are possible after liposuction, this side-effect is minimized, along with other side-effects like infections, bleeding and nerve injury by trying the Tumescent method. Maybe one of the most appealing sides of this process is the minimal down-time concerned, which those people with busy lifestyles actually appreciate.

After surgery for liposuction using general anesthesia, a patient may experience revulsion and agony. Using local anesthesia during Tumescent liposuction produces nearly no blood loss and virtually no nausea.

Because it does take some additional time to regionally inject the anesthesia, a patient may remain on the surgical table longer than someone that had general anesthesia administered. Luckily, the recovery after a Tumescent surgery is shorter that one using general anesthesia so the time expended is still pretty much the same.

Liposuction Procedures these days can be performed locally in a medical day spa or Medical spa. There is no more need for a hospital stay or any overnight stays at all. These procedures are extremly safe and you’re in and out in the same day.

There are several regions on the body where liposuction works best, even people are having liposuction under their chins, from their cheeks, places that wouldn’t of even been considered years ago.

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Understanding The Tumescent Liposuction Process

Since the introduction of Tumescent Liposuction in 1985 liposuction has become the most popular and safest cosmetic procedure in the United States. Tumescent liposuction is a less invasive liposuction procedure that only requires local anesthesia and tiny incisions. This procedure minimizes that of loose skin that regular liposuction might cause.

The cannula is the instrument used in liposuction to loosen and remove the unwanted fat from the area. The cannula for this less invasive liposuction procedure greatly decreases in size, and this gives the surgeon better control of the cannula. Since the cannula is significantly smaller during this procedure the incisions are smaller and the scarring is also significantly smaller, and unlike regular lipo because the cannula is so small the skin tend to stay tight after the procedure as well.

The difference between tumescent liposuction and other less invasive liposuction procedures is the saline like substance called Tumescent which is injected to the surgical area. The solution numbs the area and swells the unwanted fat. The swollen unwanted fat makes it easier for the surgeon to identify what to remove and gives the surgeon more control. When having tumescent liposuction Beverly Hills doctors say the recover is fast and for some patients requires no down time at all.

Leading Los Angeles liposuction specialist say another reason this type of less invasive liposuction is so popular is due to local anesthesia. Regular liposuction requires the use to general anesthesia. General anesthesia poses a variety of different health risk including clotting and even slows down the healing process and makes patients feel sluggish for days. In some cases general anesthesia is too dangerous for some patients to go under and ultimately eliminates a patient from having that procedure. Local anesthesia poses very little health risk and is milder so wears off in little time.

Leading Los Angeles liposuction specialist refer tumescent liposuction and other types of invasive liposuction such as laser, wet and super wet liposuction for many advantages over other dry techniques such as less bleeding. Doctors say that generally the less bleeding the patient does usually the less bruising. Most patients who have less invasive liposuction are and up and walking within a matter of hours after the procedure unlike regular liposuction where the anesthesia makes the patient so drowsy and dizzy it takes a few days to muster the strength to get up. The solution also helps to keep swelling and pain to a minimum for a few hours even after surgery which then pain medication is administered. Like all other liposuction procedures a compression garment must be worn from several weeks to several months in order to keep the swelling down.

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Liposuction:Tumescent Liposuction

Liposuction is the removal of fat from beneath the skin, using a cannula (a hollow stainless steel tube), with the assistance of a powerful vacuum. Liposuction can be carried out under general anaesthetic, or with intravenous sedation or (most commonly) by local anaesthesia. Different liposuction techniques are used, according to the surgeon’s preference or skills and also taking into consideration the patient’s needs. In the tumescent liposuction procedure, a large volume of very dilute solution of local anaesthesia (a mixture of Lidocaine and adrenalin) is injected into targeted fat zones, causing these specific areas to become firm and swell up (tumescent). The anaesthetic present in the tumescent solution supplies complete local anaesthesia, which avoids the need for general anaesthesia or intravenous sedation. The adrenalin provides profound localized vasoconstriction, which practically eliminates surgical bleeding during tumescent liposuction.

By avoiding the risks associated with general anaesthesia and excessive bleeding during surgery, the tumescent technique for liposuction using local anaesthesia has eliminated the greatest dangers associated with the older forms of liposuction. Local anaesthesia is safer than general anaesthesia and there is a shorter recovery time, with the unwanted side effects of a general anaesthetic persisting for some considerable time following surgery. Narcotic pain medication after surgery using local anaesthesia is not necessary, as the local anaesthetic acts as an effective painkiller for several hours following the procedure.

The tumescent technique for liposuction is widely acknowledged as the safest form of liposuction and is so effective at minimizing blood loss that the majority of patients lose only around one to two tablespoons of blood during large volume liposuction. There is far less bruising with tumescent liposuction compared to other liposuction techniques. There have also been no reported deaths associated with tumescent liposuction when carried out solely using local anaesthesia. Liposuction is also safe even when general anaesthesia is combined with the tumescent technique, provided that the volume of fat removed and the number of areas treated during a single episode of surgery are not excessive. With the tumescent technique, “microcannulas” can be used, which produce smoother cosmetic results. “Microcannulas” have a diameter less than 3mm and these allow fat to be removed in a smoother and more uniform fashion. Traditional liposuction cannulas have a relatively large diameter and are preferred by some surgeons, because these allow fat to be removed more quickly. However, with the use of large cannulas, there is an increased risk of irregularities and depressions in the skin. Surgeons who perform total body liposuction tend to use larger cannulas.

After tumescent liposuction, some local anaesthetic solution remains under the skin and this is either gradually absorbed into the bloodstream over several weeks, or can be removed by drainage through skin incisions and absorbed using special pads. Rapid drainage accelerates the rate of healing, as well as reducing post-operative pain, swelling and bruising. Post liposuction drainage can be maximised by leaving the incision sites open and not closing them with sutures. The wearing of “Spandex” type compression garments also encourages drainage.

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What You Need to Know About Tumescent Liposuction