What is Tumescent Liposuction and it's Benefits?

When it comes to liposuction there is a variety of techniques available to the surgeon in order to lower risks and increase the results, one of these techniques is known as the tumescent technique. This procedure has been known to not only increase results, but as far as lowering the risks associated with liposuction it has been known to reduce the amount of selling as well as reducing the amount of pain and bruising associated with the procedure.

In the procedure the surgeon will inject a fluid which contains a mixture of saline, local anesthetic and adrenaline. Together these fluids will loosen up the fat cells making them easier to be vacuumed out and at the same time numb the nerves and contract the blood vessels. This in turn lowers the risks associated with the procedure by reducing the chance for blood loss during and after the procedure.

The amount and ratios of the mixture are determined between the surgeon and anesthesiologist and is based on the amount of fat the patient intends to have removed. The biggest issues associated with using the tumescent technique is that the surgery itself may take twice as much time. The patient will only receive a local anesthetic in this procedure since the working fluid contains more than enough anesthetic for the procedure. The amounts needed for the procedure needed to be determined carefully as the adrenaline will help the body absorb the anesthetic without side effects but will also wear off faster than the anesthetic will.

The surgeon will then make incisions in order to insert the vacuum tube to remove the fat calls. After these incisions are made and the fat cells are removed, the surgeon will then stitch up the incisions but will also add a drain tube to allow the excess fluid from the procedure a way to drain out of the abdominal region safely.

It is important to discuss all of your options with the plastic surgeon during your consultation so that you know exactly what will be going on after the anesthetic is administered. This will also be the time to discuss the rates and fees that will be charged to you for the performance of the procedure. Due the high costs associated with a plastic surgery, the patient may not be able to afford the entire procedure and for that reason there are many financing choices available to you to help cover the procedural costs.

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The above resources will provide you with information to help you make a sound decision regarding liposuction and it's various techniques.

Cosmetic Surgery Questions - Part 2

Cosmetic surgery is a rapidly growing field. Not too far in the distant past, people were not willing to discuss anything they may have had done. Today, with more media attention, more people are open to share their experiences. Still, there are some who would like more information about plastic surgery but are afraid to ask. This article will focus on several questions surrounding facial cosmetic surgery.

Will I lose my hair?

While hair loss around the time of any surgery can occur, most people do not lose hair during cosmetic surgery procedures. At times, incisions may need to be made in the hairline and this can cause some local hair loss along the incision line. If this should occur, further procedures can be performed to correct the problem rather easily.

I don't want a windblown look after surgery!

Face lift surgery has been known to cause a windblown look. This is often due to overstretching of the skin and sometimes because the patient has requested a certain procedure to fix other signs of aging. An trained and experienced cosmetic surgeon in facelift procedures should not produce a windblown or pulled look after facelift procedures though. The key to any facelift procedure is to pull the deep structures up nice and tight to reverse the effect that long term gravity has had on them. Then simple redraping of the skin is needed and the windblown look is avoided.

How can I prevent bruising?

Bruising is an inevitable part of any surgical or sometime minimally invasive procedure. This is often variable and cannot be predicted. Certain medications can increase the propensity to bruise and certain over the counter herbal supplements can also increase the propensity to bruise. It is very important to speak with your experienced cosmetic surgeon about all of the medication and supplements you are taking before any procedure. Be sure to speak with your doctor before stopping any prescription medications.

For more information about cosmetic surgery in Frisco and cosmetic surgical procedures, visit Dr. Verret on the web at http://innovationsfps.com

Dr. Verret is a facial plastic surgeon in the north Dallas suburb of Plano, TX. He is board certified in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and fellowship trained in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes only in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and neck. His practice includes surgical and non-surgical techniques including Botox, Juvederm, facial fillers, acne scar revision, rhinoplasty (nasal reshaping), blepharoplasty, facelift, eyelift, brow lift, and hair restoration. For more information be sure to visit him on the web or call for an appointment at 972.608.0100.