The Tumescent Technique

there are many liposuction techniques available to breakdown and remove problem fat areas. Many of these techniques have been used since the early 1970s in Europe. Often these techniques were problematic and complications arose because they were quite invasive and caused bloodloss and significant bruising. however, since the technique has advanced, new ways of performing liposuction have made it safer and less traumatic for patients. Dr Jeffrey Klein, pioneered a unique technique known as the Tumescent Technique.
This liposculpture technique uses a local anaesthetic to anaesthetise the site of the problem area. This enables the patient to remain conscious throughout the procedure. A special solution of water lidocaine, bicarbonate of soda, water, and epinephrine create swelling in the area. As fat cells swell they are easier to dislodge and suck the solution out of the body. The tumescent liposuction method causes less bleeding than other liposculpture methods, moreover, surrounding tissues are not as traumatised or bruised. Thus, it’s even possible to get liposuction treatment in an office environment because of the minimal risks due to the solution of local …show more content…
Saline solution contains lidocaine to numb the area and a combination of epinephrine which constricts blood vessels to lessen bleeding. Using a solution like this plumps up the fat tissues and makes it easier to suction fat out of the body in solution with minimal bruising and bloodloss. Thus, there is no requirement for pain relief or general anaesthesia which also eliminates any associated risks. Therefore, tumescent liposuction is one of the safest techniques of liposuction on the market. However, most surgeons will encourage patients to have the procedure carried out in an operating procedure under general anaesthetic simply because they are not trained in the tumescent