A patient wishing to undergo any type of cosmetic surgery should understand that while a procedure can enhance their appearance it probably will not eliminate all appearances of cellulite. Liposuction can provide drastic results but is designed for patients with troublesome pockets of fat that have not responded to diet and exercise. Using liposuction as a weight loss means is not what the cosmetic procedure is intended for.

Following a tumescent liposuction the patient should expect to have some bruising and swelling, but a benefit of his technique is that it is associated to a lesser amount of bruising and swelling than with traditional liposuction. The minimal bleeding associated to tumescent liposuction speeds up the recovery time. A patient should expect to take at least 3-4 days off of work following the tumescent liposuction, and a full return to normal activity level can normally occur within a few days up to a few weeks. Results and healing time will vary based on the individual patient, and a tumescent liposuction surgeon will be able to more closely estimate a recovery time.

Patients should expect to wait up to six months following a tumescent liposuction to have the final results although improvements should be noticeable within a week following the procedure. Another benefit of the tumescent liposuction technique is that the anesthetic effect can last for up to 24 hours so an over the counter pain medication, such as Tylenol, can be taken for any feeling of discomfort. Patients often find the tumescent liposuction results to be a long-term solution to removing unwanted fat that has been unresponsive to other methods of fat loss while being minimally inconvenienced.

Patients will be able to see a noticeable appearance change almost directly after the tumescent liposuction that will last with a healthy diet along with regular exercise. Since tumescent liposuction removes unwanted fat cells they will not grow back. Any weight gain following the liposuction will be distributed among the remaining fat cells so it will be more evenly distributed and not appear in pockets as it had prior to the procedure.

To find out how you can benefit from a tumescent liposuction procedure, please contact us.