Tumescent liposuction

Tumescent liposuction achieves very good postoperative results. However, it is not intended to treat obesity. It belongs to liposuction methods involving removal of fat tissue from the target areas. Fat cells are suctioned from the body, and as these cells do not divide any more in adults, the effect is permanent. In this way, physicians most often reshape abdomen, buttocks, thighs, hips, as well as the knee or arm areas.
To undergo this type of intervention, the patient should meet certain criteria. For instance, liposuction is not appropriate for obese individuals, and it cannot be considered a means for weight reduction. It helps patients with well delimited body parts with excess fat, which are usually determined by genetic predisposition. A person interested in liposuction should possess a firm and elastic skin and be in a good physical and mental condition.
Patients undergoing liposuction at our clinic are satisfied with the results of intervention particularly because it helps improve their self-assurance.

In this way, tiny tunnels are created in the tissue. Liposuction must be performed by an experienced surgeon building a dense net of tunnels. The result is an evenly spread reduction of subcutaneous fat layer.

Tumescent liposuction is very gentle for the organism, mainly because it is performed without general anaesthesia. One hour before the intervention, the client receives an injected solution containing a local anaesthetic agent and adrenalin. The surgeon applies the solution in the area, from where fat is to be suctioned – this makes fat removal easier, with minimum damage to the skin supporting system. The surgeon can use very slim cannulas with small openings allowing for receiving a considerable amount of fat.
As tumescent liposuction is performed under local anaesthesia, the patient does not need hospitalization, or, as the case may be, stays in the hospital for a single day. The patient feels no pain thanks to local anaesthesia. However, some people prefer this intervention to be made under general anaesthesia, as the cannula movements under the skin may be found unpleasant.

Abdominal wall tumescent liposuction usually takes 1.5 hours, liposuction of hips or outer thighs approximately 1 hour.

During the first five days after the intervention, clients should be in quite rest, avoid strenuous activities, have enough respite and frequent relaxation. After that, they can gradually resume their usual activities. The results of intervention become fully visible after four to six weeks, when patients are subject to no restrictions any more.

How to prevent complications after tumescent liposuction?

Tumescent liposuction requires no particular preparation. If the client uses medications influencing blood clotting, they should be left out for a period of 3 weeks before the intervention. From midnight before the operation, patients should not eat, drink and smoke. The physician performs liposuction only on persons in a good physical condition. The intervention must be postponed if an inflammatory skin disease, acne proliferation, eczema or skin fungus occurs.

Extremely rarely, liposuction can be followed by certain complications such as swelling, infection, unevenness, loose skin or hypertrophy of skin. However, our skilled surgeons are ready to prevent these risks by applying appropriate rules, their rich experience and a responsible approach. The intervention must be performed in a sterile environment of an operating room, adhering to all aseptic and antiseptic principles.