If 2000 ml of tumescent solution is injected into the abdomen, is it aspirated out BEFORE the laser lipo begins, or is it present as the laser is used, and pulled out along with the fat? I am trying to distinguish between pure fat aspirated, and fat that is in a suspension with tumescent solution that was initially injected. I am trying to understand the technical aspects of this surgery. thanks
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Answer: Is Tumescent Solution Part of the "Fat" in the Container, or is It Removed Before Aspiration?
Fat entering the bloodstream in clinically-significant amounts is extremely rare, and is not related to the type of liposuction performed, but more to the amount of fat removed and the number of areas treated.
Any ABPS-certified plastic surgeon will be able to explain the pros and cons of...
Thank you for your question.
Laser Liposuction can be done on multiple areas at the same time.
Generally we plan that we not remove more than 5000 cc's at any one time from all areas.
Other considerations are time of surgery and comfort for you after surgery.
Multiple areas that...
I tell my patients that the short answer to that question is that the FDA does not allow “long term” results to be defined as “permanent.” For example, liposuction with Vaser is well known to permanently destroy the fat cells while sparing the nerves, blood vessels, collagen, and lymphat...