Tumescent Liposuction Vs. Liposuction Surgery

What's tumescent liposuction and how's it difft from normal lipo?

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Is Tightening, Pins and Needles" Normal After Tumescent Liposuction?

Is it normal to experience tightening and the "pins and needles" feeling on the area that was treated with Tumescent Liposuction, even after...

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Tumescent Liposuction Vs. Smart Lipo

Which is better between Tumescent Liposuction and Smart Lipo? Or does it depend on area where the fat is being removed from? Is one better for one...

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Wearing Compression Garment After Tumescent Liposuction?

How long should you wear compression garments? I am having a lot of swelling if I don't wear one.  Its been 19 days since the procedure. What...

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Tumescent Liposuction Recovery

I had Tumescent Liposuction performed on my outer hips yesterday. The procedure also involved some fat transfer from the front of the thighs to the...

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Lumps and Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction

I had tumescent liposuction on my stomach and love handles 18 days ago. On day 16, I became swollen and sore, almost so much that it looks like I did...

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Hard Lumps Normal After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had a Tumescent liposuction 21 days ago for my stomach and love handles. On day 16, I developed some hard lumps right where my pants rest. I have...

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Tumescent Liposuction Pain

How painful is Tumescent liposuction if done under general anesthesia? Is it really a lot worse than doing it with local? I'm getting it done in 3...

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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...

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Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Liposuction on my upper and lower abdomen 5 days ago, is the pulling pain in my lower ab normal when i stand the first few minutes?...

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Best Remedy for Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction?

What is the best thing to do after Tumescent Liposuction for swelling?

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How Long Until Tumescent Fluid Leaves the Body After Liposuction?

After vaser liposuction with PAL, how long does it take for all the tumescent fluid to leave the body? 

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Taking Mederma After Tumescent Liposuction?

How soon after a Tumescent Liposuction of the inner thighs can one start using products to help reduce scarring like Mederma? Also if you're having...

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Uneven Swelling on Love Handles After Liposuction?

I had a Liposuction 3  weeks ago (May 26) on my love handles. I noticed that my right love handle is gone, but the left one is not gone...

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Tumescent Liposuction or Smart Lipo for Jowls?

I have always had a round face with chubby checks that are now turning into jowls. Would Smart Lipo or Tumescent Liposuction work for my jowls...

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Shaking from Tumescent Fluid During Liposuction?

I recently had Smart Lipo and during the administration of the tumescent fluid, I began to shake. I was told it was due to the epinephrine but oddly...

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Hardness in Abdomen After Tumescent Liposuction

I had Tumescent Liposuction 12 days ago in the upper and lower abdomen. I'm currently experiencing hardness in the whole upper and lower abdominal...

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Will Tumescent Liposuction Improve Cellulite?

Hi! I'm scheduled to have Tumescent liposuction this Thursday. I'm 41, 5'4", 122 lbs and well proportioned. My thighs have always...

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Tumescent Liposuction to Smooth the Jaw Line?

Is it possible to achieve a smooth jawline using Tumescent Liposuction on the jowls?

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Lower Back Still Swelling After Tumescent Liposuction

I had Tumescent Liposuction 4wks ago in the abdomen, back and love handle region (basically an inner-tube). My surgeon says that he took out almost 3...

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Tumescent Liposuction Safe for Patients with Low Blood Pressure?

I have low blood pressure (generally mid-90's over high 50's or low 60's). Is it safe for me to have tumescent liposuction under local...

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Doctor Told Me to Massage Lumps But It's Too Painful

Day 14: Tumescent Lipo-Abs,Flanks,Bra area. I realize my recovery is in it's infancy and lumps are normal. I took the advice from this board and...

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Tumescant Liposuction of Breasts Leave Sagging Skin?

Hi there, i have not had any babies yet, so i don't want to risk having breast reduction surgery, which may affect my ability to breast feed. I...

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6 Weeks Post Op and Little to No Results from Tumescent Liposuction

I am frustrated I was a prime candidate for tumescent Lipo. I went to the father of tumescent lipo Dr. Klein himself... I am 5'3" and weighed...

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Seroma on Ankle After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Liposuction (3 ops in total from December 08 to April 09) for a condition called Lipoedema and the results are great, however it is...

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Incomplete Liposuction On Inner Thighs 2 Months Post Op. How Can I Fix This? (photo)

I had tumescent liposuction on my inner thighs while under general anaesthesia.I have since read that "Liposuction of the inner thighs with the...

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Pain After Tumescent Liposuction Despite Being Healed

I had Tumescent liposuction on my arms on May 29, 2009. I still have a lot of pain. I am not draining anymore, and the incisions have healed nicely. ...

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What is Microtumescent Liposuction and Does It Work?

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Skin Contractions After Tumescent Liposuction?

I'm 43 years old and I had tumescent lipo done 2 wks ago. My skin is retracting really bad that it feels like contractions coming and going. Or...

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Visible Hard Lumps on Face and Neck 14 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

I had revision tumescent liposuction to my face/neck, after 2 previous procedures, 14 months ago. There was significant bleeding during the operation...

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Painful Tumescent Liposuction Procedure - Is This Normal?

I had a lipo procedure done 2 days ago. It was tumescent/smartlipo/PAS. I was very nervous before the procedure but kept telling myself, the dread of...

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2 Months Post- Tumescent Liposuction - No Results

It's been two months since I had a tummescent liposuction in my back area,arms and thigh lift as well, and I haven't seen any results. Ive...

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Found a Lipoma After Tumescent Lipo. Did This Cause It or Uncover It?

Following a tumescent liposuction procedure a large (and painful!) lipoma was discovered on my abdomen. The doctor said that it was probably just a...

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Hardness and Lumps 2 Months After Tumescent Liposuction

Its been 2 months since my tumescent liposuction e on my abdomen, breasts and flanks and most of the swelling and lumpiness has subsides except for...

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Liposuction and Frequent Urination

Hello, I am 5 weeks post op from having tumescent lipo on my abdomen and flanks.It has been a little over a year since I suddenly had the urge to pee...

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Can Not Wearing the Compression Garment Really Affect the Final Results of Lipo?

I had the Tumescent lipo performed three days ago. I wore the compresion garment the first two days, but I cannot wear that anymore if my life...

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Am I Good Candidate for Liposuction? (photo)

I'm a 20 yr old woman I've had one c-section. I'm 5'6 150lbs I've lost 15lbs dieting & exercising but I cannot get rid of this...

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Concerned About Indentation and Lump 8mos Post-op from Tumescent Liposuction

I am concerned about the amount of fat I seem to have surrounding my navel, like a lump? and also a small indentation below my navel a little to the...

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I Think my Doctor Missed a Spot

7 Days have passed since I got Tumescent Lipo on my upper and lower abdomen and I am starting to fear that the doc missed an entire area. He mentioned...

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Tender Love Handles After Tumescent Lipo

Hello to all the wonderful doctors ! I had tumuescent lipo done on September 4 of 2010 they did my entire lower abdominal area and bilateral flanks....

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Pain and Numbness After Tumescent Liposuction

Everywhere I have read talks about quick painless lipo. I had lipo done at medispa, it took about 2 1/2 hours it was pretty unpleasant not really...

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Is It Healthy and Safe to Not Have Drains After Having Tumescent Liposuction? (photo)

I am looking for a good PS and have met with 4 in the Houston and surrounding areas. They have all been wonderful but one PS informed me that I would...

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How Important is American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification for Tumescent Liposculpture?

I am considering tumescent laser liposculpture. The doctor I am considering is certified by American Board of Laser Surgery (not plastic surgery) and...

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Tumescent Liposuction Hasn't Made a Difference

How Many Liters Could Be Expected to Be Removed from Love Handles & Upper & Lower Abdomen on a 29-year Old, 171 Cm, 70kg Woman? Including...

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Should I Use a Surgical Drain After Tumescent Lipo?

My doctor suggested that we use a surgical drain to help with the fluid post-op. I have done some research on these and from my understanding they are...

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Severe Burning/Pain Under Skin 1 Year After Tumescent Lipo?

Is this normal?

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5 Weeks Post Tumescent Liposuction of Hips and Flanks: Just Now Feeling Pain

Also had full TT. I did not have much pain from the lipo until today. My hips and lower back (sides) are really sore almost like a muscle soreness. Is...

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Tumescent Liposuction Help Please?

I'm going to have tumescent liposuction with PAL on my thighs (inner& outer), hips, and abdomen. My surgeon says he'll do it under general...

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What Happens when Tumescent Lipo is Done to Area w/o Tumescent Fluid Injected?

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Uneven Swelling with Some Pain 11 Days After Lipo, Could I Get an Infection From the Trapped Fluid?

I had tumescent lipo done on my upper and lower abdomen. The right side of my abdomen at waist level is considerably more swollen and pretty tender....

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It's Been Four Months Since my Liposuction Procedure, It Looks the Same As Before the Surgery with Some Extra Scars

I am 24 years old, male, and I had tumescent liposuction in my abdomen a little over four months ago. The Doctor mentioned afterwards that he had a...

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When and How Should Massages Be Done After Tumescent Lipo to My Abdomen?

I just had water jet lipo done few days ago and was wondering when I should start massaging the area. My biggest dreads post op are uneven and dimple...

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6 Months Post Op Lipo on Flank Area, Still Tenderness and Discoloration, Normal? (photo)

I had tumescent lipo on my flank area 6 months ago. I have one lump (scar tissue?) and divet around my iliac crest that the doctor has recommended...

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Is Tumescent Chin Liposuction the Least Invasive Form of Chin Liposuction?

What is the size of the incision and how visible is the scar from tumescent chin liposuction?

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Liposuction and Body Contouring- What Is the Difference Between Regular and Tumescent?

I'm considering having liposuction done on my abdomen and thighs. One clinic boasts of its postoperative care to help the body regain nice...

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Developing Hard Lumps About 1 Week After Lipo, This Normal? (photo)

I had tumecent lipo done almost two weeks ago on my upper/lower abs, and love handles. when i went to my post op the next day.. I had NO BRUISING,...

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What is the Difference Between Smart Lipo and Tumescent Liposuction?

What is the Difference Between Smart Lipo and Tumescent Liposuction?

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Is Oral Valium Good Sedation for Tumescent Liposuction?

I am considering tumescent liposuction with oral valium sedation. I don't want general anesthesia because I am a lightweight and it takes forever...

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1 Month-Post Op Tumescent Lipo, And Results Are Uneven. Is This My Final Result?

I had Tumescent lipo about a mont ago in chin, arms, abs and inner thighs. I think the doc should have suggested this to be done on two separate days....

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Is Tumescent Lipo A Good Choice For Brazilian Butt Lift?

Is tumescent lipo a good choice for the brazilian butt lift or should traditional lipo be used? will the fat disappear with the tumescent method?

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Discouraged by Lipo Swelling, Will It Go Down? It's Been 4 Weeks.

I am 4 weeks out from tumescent lipo of the abs and hips today. I went to a top surgeon in NYC but my problem is that 4-5 days after the procedure I...

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Seroma After Pure Tumescent Liposuction On Belly? (photo)

I have pure tumescent lipo suction exactly a month ago and my belly still sticks out and is not flat. I have dropped a trouser size from a 34 waist to...

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How Soon After I Loose the 50lbs I Wanna Loose, Can I Have Tumescent Lipo?

I'm trying to loose 50 to 100lbs in the next 3 months, how soon after that can I have tumescent liposuction, or regular lipo also?

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Under Local Anesthesia, is the Tumescent Fluid Injection Painful?

I am going to have tumescent lipo under local NOT general! So I am wanting to know if the actual injections of the tumescent fluid is painful or do...

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1 Week After Tumescent Lipo and I'm the Same Size, How Long Should I Expect the Swelling to Last?

Had pure tumescent liposuction and i am now swollen, i had a pot belly and the fat was removed, on the day of the surgery i could see that the doctor...

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Am I a Candidate for Tumescent Abdominal Lipo if I'm 72 Years Old?

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Why Don’t More Plastic Surgeons Advise Their Liposuction Patients to Do These After-care Treatments?

I had Tumescent Lipo 22 days ago on my inner thighs,upper/lower back,flanks,hips,and upper/lower abdomen.The 2nd week I started Lymphatic Drainage...

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Five Weeks After Tumescent Lipo Arms Still Uneven, Is this Likely the Final Result?

I got tumescent lipo almost five weeks ago on my arms. After removing the bandages, I could see that my left arm was a little bit bruised but the...

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Tumescent Liposuction Major Risks Considerations?

I am considering abdominal and bilateral flank tumescent liposuction but I am worried about major complications. I have a quality board certified...

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Pain/Hardness 6 Weeks After Tumescent Liposuction?

I had Tumescent Lipo of the hips, abdomen, and flanks 6 weeks ago, my surgeon removed almost 5 liters of fat. I am extremely pleased with my results,...

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How Long Do I Have to Wear the Compression Garment? Do I Wear It While Working Out?

I had my liposuction w tumescent 4 wks ago. I have worn the compression garment religiously everyday x 24hrs. I had a very tiny umbilical hernia...

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Tumescent Laser Assisted Lipo - What's Normal To Expect For Healing?

It is day 3 after my procedure and my incision sites are starting to heal over. I am not draining anymore and the incision sites are itching. What can...

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Is 1700 CC's Average Removal from Inner and Outer Thigh Inner Knee Areas?

Hi! I am 5'2", weigh 120 lbs pre-op and recently underwent tumescent liposuction w/ open incisions to the inner and outer thigh,inner knee,...

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When Will Abdomen Swelling Subside After Tumescent/laser Lipo?

I just had tumescent and laser lipo 4 days ago and my abdomen is swollen. Although the top is flat the bottom is rounder and I can't close my old...

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3 Weeks After Liposuction on Hips, Experiencing Weird Weight Fluctuation. Is This Normal?

I had tumescent lipo 3 wks ago. I'm still a little swollen with areas of numbness on my hips. At 2-weeks post op started walking briskly on the...

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