Risks and Side Effects of Tumescent Liposuction

There are risks and side effects associated with any type of surgery. However, tumescent liposuction is a safe procedure with very few side effects. Should following types of side effects occur, they are usually easily corrected.

•Skin irregularity •Lumpiness •Dimpling •Loose skin •Infections

Tumescent Liposuction Recovery

Recovery time varies significantly from person to person. Many patients are able to walk out of office without assistance and get back to their regular routine within a few days. The sooner patient begins to move around, faster healing progresses. For others, healing may entail following:

•It takes almost six weeks for any resulting scar to begin to soften and a full year to heal completely. •A patient may feel temporary numbness in treated area because local anesthetic remains in tissue for twenty-four hours or more after surgery. •Some patients may experience minor discomfort after numbness wears off. •Physical exercise is not recommended until at least a week after surgery.

Most patients are generally alert and able to function after surgery; they do not experience nausea and grogginess usually associated with general anesthesia.

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