What is Tumescent liposuction?

Tumescent liposuction is a surgical procedure for body shaping where fat is sucked out using small cannulas and Is performed completely under local anaesthesia,so you are awake whole time.

What are the advantages of Tumescent liposuction over conventional liposuction procedure?
The obvious advantages of tumescent liposuction are that it’s under local anaesthesia so all the risks and complications associated with traditional liposuction and general anaesthesia are avoided, making it a very safe procedure.

What areas can be treated with tumescent liposuction?
Any area of the body with excessive fat can be treated with tumescent liposuction and the most common areas are the double chin, tummy, love handles,arms, and the male breast to name a few.

After tumescent liposuction, how long is the hospital stay and recovery?
Tumescent liposuction is a daycare procedure so you don’t need to stay in the hospital. That’s why it’s also called as lunch time lipo. The recovery too is very speedy as the procedure is under local anaesthesia and the cannuls size is very small. Typically no stitches are used in tumescent liposuction.

Is there any downside to tumescent liposuction?
Large or multiple areas can’t be treated at the same time but can be achieved in few sittings. As per guidelines a maximum amount of 3 litres of fat can be sucked out in each session of tumescent liposuction.