Power Liposculpture FAQs

Tumescent power liposculpture is a dramatic improvement over traditional methods in safety and efficiency. Many hundred thousands of patients have been successfully treated with this technique which allows for less discomfort, faster post-operative recovery and better cosmetic results. Older liposuction techniques have been associated with some problems, most significantly, general anesthesia which is responsible for most of the serious complications connected with surgical cosmetic procedures.

The tumescent power liposculpture procedure is done by first infiltrating sterile fluid to loosen up and soften the fat cells. Lidocain solution helps to limit the discomfort and adrenalin (epinephrine) shrinks the blood vessels to limit the trauma to the subcutaneous blood vessels and decrease bruising and swelling.  Using a small vibrating cannula the fat cells break down easier and faster then with traditional methods.  Small size of the cannula helps to control undesirable contour defects such as bumpiness, lumpiness or grooving commonly associated with the older methods. It also allows for better skin retraction.  After the fluid done it part, excess fat is then vacuumed out of the body through a small, hollow, blunt-ended tube, aka cannula.  Multiple areas can be treated in order to achieve the best result.  Think of Liposculpture as a much more gentle relative of liposuction.

Any procedure has its risks.  However, for isolated stubborn fat areas it is one of the safest procedures.  There is no general anesthesia, size of the cannulas is smaller, use of porwer equipment creates less trauma to the remaining tissues.  The end result is a safer treatment with better aesthetic results.

There is minimum amount of blood loss and the recovery time is quite short because the procedure causes less trauma and usually minimal to no bruising at all. Older patients are also good candidates. Most patients can return to work in 1-3 days and do limited exercise in 3-5 days.