Tumescent liposuction, recognised as the safest form of liposuction, offers an opportunity to improve body contours without general anaesthetic. Specially developed by dermatologists, tumescent liposuction is performed entirely under local anaesthetic. The objective is to improve your body's shape by removing unwanted fat in a very careful manner. The small cannulas used also give the best results.
"I am very pleased to offer my patients the tumescent technique of liposuction surgery totally by local anaesthetic.
This procedure can create attractive body contours in a safe and relatively painless way with quick recovery. Many different people can benefit from this very safe type of liposuction and if you have disproportionate bulges you hate and if you have done your best with diet and exercise but just cannot get the improvement you want, then tumescent liposuction can be the best solution."
Dr Ken Macdonald MB.ChB(Edin) FRACP FRCPE FRCP(Lond)
KM Surgical is the largest liposuction clinic in New Zealand
Further information...
What is Tumescent Liposuction?
The word tumescent means swollen and firm. Tumescent liposuction relies on large volumes of saline solution, local anaesthetic, and adrenaline being infiltrated into the fatty areas. These areas then become swollen and firm. This state enables the surgeon to insert a small instrument called a cannula through tiny incisions in order to remove unwanted fatty deposits so as to create an attractive body contour.
What areas can be treated by liposuction?
- Lateral thighs (saddle bags) and buttocks
- Medial thighs (friction sites) and knees
- Upper and lower abdomen (tummy)
- Thickened calves and ankles
- Male flanks and waist (love handles)
- Back and upper back (buffalo hump)
- Enlarged male breasts
- Female hips and waist
- Upper arms
- Chin, cheeks and neck
We can also help patients with Lipoedema using the Tumescent liposuction technique.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction surgery?
Anybody can have tumescent liposuction but the best candidates are relatively fit individuals who exercise regulary and are of normal body weight or slightly over weight and who have body contours which are out of proportion.
Patients who are significantly overweight can still be good candidates for liposuction to some body areas. It is important to have realistic expectations and positive attitude. Age is not significant factor. Patients should be in good general health, but tumescent liposuction is a very safe technique and can be under taken despite some medical conditions.
* This technique is not a treatment for generalised obesity and is not a substitute for weight loss. There is a limit to how much fat can be removed safely at one time.
How will my skin look after surgery?
Dimples and ripples (cellulite) and stretch marks remain unchanged following liposuction. Your new figure will be similar to what you expect if you could lose an equal amount of localised fat through diet and exercise alone.
The use of smaller cannulas allows the fibrous connections between your skin and muscle to remain. These connections will contract over time. As a result, excessive skin folds are so rare that many patients avoid the need for surgical skin excision and have excellent results with liposuction alone.
What will my recovery be like?
You will go home after the procedure and rest for a few hours, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days you may resume normal activities.
You will need to wear an elastic garment and binder over the treated areas for the first week to aid healing initially and to help create the best contour.
- Minimal blood loss
- Quick recovery
- Comfort
- No general anaesthetic
Also available at KM Surgical is Vaser LipoSelection
TUMESCENT LIPOSUCTION/LIPOSCULPTURE/VASER LIPO (VAL) POWER ASSISTED LIPOSUCTION (PAL)
KM Surgical statement:
Liposuction of all types is carried out at KM Surgical by an experienced surgical team with extensive practical liposuction background. KM Surgical has top-class day stay surgical facilities at Avenue Health and the operating theatres have HEPA filtration and laminar flow for best infection control.
Cosmetic surgery, like any other surgical procedure, carries potential risks and complications. It’s important that patients understand these risks and complications before committing to any cosmetic surgery.