Many people who are contemplating liposuction have heard about Tumescent Technique. This technique involves injecting large amounts of saline solution mixed with various medications in the area that is to be suctioned. The medicine that is placed in the solution is actually the same medication used for local anesthesia. In addition to this local numbing medication, the surgeon places a small amount of Epinephrine in each bag of Tumescent solution. These medications are then infused in this dilute solution into the area of suctioning. As a result, the patient can have large volumes of fat removed without experiencing significant pain or blood loss. The relationship between the amount of Tumescent solution used and the amount of liposuctioning performed varies but is usually between 2:1 or 1:1 ratio. As a result of this technique a lot more fat can be removed from the patient without the risk of hemorrhage. Another advantage of this technique is the lower requirement for intraoperative and postoperative pain medication. An individual may be able to have the procedure done under strict local (ie. Tumescent solution only) provided the amount of fat removal is not excessive and the surface area of the body treated is small.

A small incision is made for insertion of the cannula	Tumescent solution is infiltrated into the saddlebag area

As the fluid is injected the tissues become swollen	With liposuction fat and fluid are removed together

This is one of the most common procedures done in our practice. Dr. Marefat performs large area or high volume liposuction in a Ambulatory Medical Center or the Hospital. He does small area, low volume liposuction in his offices in Woodbridge and Arlington Virginia.

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