22 days ago
They are really the same. The tumescent is somewhat redundant term. Pretty much all liposuction that is done is done by tumescent technique. This means that there is fluid that is infiltrated into the areas that are to have liposuction. Then the area is aspirated. The fluid contains lidocaine, which helps with postoperative pain and also has epinephrine, which helps decrease the bleeding and bruising.
Hope that helps.
