Tumescent liposuction surgery San Jose - liposuction is now the most common operation in the USA today. A simple procedure, liposuction involves removing fat cells from the body in areas such as the stomach, thighs, hips, chin and buttocks. A low risk procedure, liposuction offers a great way to reshape your body by removing stubborn fat deposits that don’t respond to dieting and exercise and prevent future fat deposits. There are 4 main types of liposuction performed today:-

• Traditional Liposuction
• Tumescent Liposuction
• UltraSonic Liposuction
• SuperWet Liposuction

For this article we will be concentrating on Tumescent liposuction surgery San Jose. Tumescent liposuction is defined as the removal of subcutaneous fat where a large quantity of medicated liquid is injected to facilitate the liposuction process. The advantages of tumescent liposuction over other types of liposuction produres are reduced blood loss, intravenous fluid drip not required and a decreased risk of infections.

During the operation a warmed tumescent liquid (lidocaine, adrenaline and intravenous fluid) is injected into the fatty area. This liquid causes the fat to become swollen and firm making it easier to be removed without associated blood loss.

Patients will usually see an immediate improvement, However, due to swelling, in take anywhere from a few weeks to several months before all swelling has disappeared and the results of the procedure can be fully revealed.

Any patient who is suitable to have traditional liposuction is a good candidate for tumescent liposuction. The tumescent liposuction technique can be used on any part of the body but is most often used on areas such as the neck, arms, face, calves and ankles. The procedure is suitable for removing large areas of excess fat.

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San Jose, CA 95124
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