How much does tumescent liposuction cost?

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more