6Tumescent Versus Standard Liposuction
While both tumescent and standard liposuction has the same goal of removing excess fat, there are some differences between these two procedures:
– Standard liposuction requires the use of general anesthesia, while tumescent liposuction only uses a solution of saline, lidocaine, and adrenaline
– Standard liposuction may take 2 to 3 hours, while tumescent liposuction may take longer, around 3 to 4 hours
– It takes only 1 or 2 days after tumescent liposuction to return to work, in comparison with standard liposuction, which may need up to 2 weeks
– The results of tumescent liposuction are smoother as the tumescent fluids can help plump up and firm the tissue
– Since the tumescent fluid contains a bacteriostatic, the tumescent liposuction may be better at protecting from infections compared to standard liposuction [8]
Costs of Tumescent Liposuction
The cost of tumescent liposuction may vary, ranging between $1,000 and $20,000. The overall expense you need to pay would depend on certain factors. These include facility fees, medical testing, doctor’s fees, living areas, treated areas, and devices or medications used after the procedure. Similar to other cosmetic surgery, tumescent liposuction is often not cover by medical insurance. It is necessary to get informed about all the expenses related to tumescent liposuction before you start. [9]
