The tumescent technique is a relatively new liposuction method that can reduce post o

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The tumescent technique is a relatively new liposuction method that can reduce post operative bruising, swelling and pain. Because blood loss is minimized during tumescent liposuction, use of the technique reduces the chance that a blood transfusion will be needed.

In the tumescent technique, areas of excess fat are injected with a large amount of anesthetic liquid before liposuction is per-formed. The 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.

[samantha]

Thanks for that information. Where did you get it? Did you just know it off the top of your head?

[jlcp]

I've been wondering about this. I heard that with the amount of lidocaine they use, it can keep pain away for up to 24 hours without pain pills. My doctor told me that it would actually just feel like a bad sunburn, when compared to other methods.