Tumescent Liposuction Procedure
Tumescent liposuction procedure
was first described in 1990, and now is used throughout all
of our procedures. It has become the most widely used method
of anesthesia and infiltration for liposuction throughout
plastic surgery.
This method describes the introduction of a
dilute solution of lidocaine and epinephrine into the tissues
prior to surgery to aid in the anesthesia, to minimize the
amount of blood that is lost, and to aid in the production
of a smoother result. It may be combined with other forms
of anesthesia-intravenous sedation or a general anesthesia.
Dr. Sherman routinely uses tumescent infiltration on all patients.
Most of our patients (95%) are operated on with the use of
intravenous sedation anesthesia combined with tumescence,
thus eliminating the need for a general anesthesia.
To set up a private consultation with
Dr. Sherman, contact us today. Call us at (212) 535-2300 or
e-mail us.
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