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How Much Does Tumescent Liposuction Cost?

Is tumescent liposuction less expensive than traditional forms of lipo? I would guess so because the cost of anesthesia must be lower... have I assumed correctly?

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by grace Ellen in seattle
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Tumescent Lipo

Tumescent takes longer than a general and this negates the cost savings. The cost is similar, but you do not have to recover from general anesthesia, but you may feel a little pain with the procedure. It is tolerable, but both have pluses and minuses.
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Cost of tumescent liposuction

The tumescent method produces excellent results, I find it so superior to conventional methods that I perform it on all my patients. I do not charge more for it because it is worth the additional effort to produce optimal results. Cost of liposuction varies depending upon the areas, extent of fat to be removed and anesthesia costs. I perform mini-suction and chin suction under local anesthesia but prefer sedation for larger cases to achieve patient comfort and safety.
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Costs of tumescent liposuction

The cost of tumescent liposuction vary depending on the number of areas that are treated, the amount of time that the procedure will take, and the setting in which the surgery will be done. Your best bet is to be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in liposuction and body contouring surgery surgery. They will be able to determine what areas are best treated for your aesthetic goals, what type of liposuction is necessary, what type of anesthesia... more

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Cost of traditional liposuction vs. tumescent liposuction

Tumescent liposuction is a type of traditional liposuction. "Tumescent" refers to the type of local anesthetic used. This can be done under general anesthesia, sedation, or even wide awake. The tumescent fluid makes it numb. Traditional liposuction is a term to differentiate a few other types of "non-traditional" liposuction including ultrasound assisted liposuction and laser assisted liposuction. Generally the cost of tumescent liposuction depends on the areas... more
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Tumescent Liposuction costs less in Nashville

With tumescent liposuction at our facility there is no charge for anesthesia or an operating room. It is done as an outpatient in our clinic which is actually safer than going to the hospital. There are no hospital germs and less pressure to do too much at one time. When you come in for a consultation, you tell us what area(s) you are most interested in re-shaping. You will be given an estimate based on the area treated and the size. The fee is all inclusive. It includes the procedure,... more
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Cost of Tumescent Lipo vs Traditional Lipo

Tumescent liposuction is usually more expensive than traditional liposuction because of the technique involved. It is using local anesthesia to numb up the areas which is much safer than the old method of using general anesthesia for liposuction. Also, most doctors who do tumescent anesthesia are also using the micro cannulas which are much smaller instruments to suck the fat out. The smaller the instrument, then the smoother the result but the more work it takes for the doctor. Since you... more
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Cost of tumescent liposuction

There are several factors which make your assumption not necessarily correct: Tumescent is a word which can be translated to "engorged". The tissues are filled with fluid to the point they are engorged. Although it is frequently used to imply an anesthetic technique, it does not necessarily mean that the procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Tumescent technique can also be performed under general anesthesia. If it is used as the only form of anesthesia, it may take... more
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