Most Commonly Asked Questions
About Tumescent Liposuction

• Tumescent Liposuction Overview
• Complimentary Liposuction Consultation
• Recovering from Tumescent Liposuction
• Answers to Common Questions
• Potential Risks & Complications

QIs Tumescent Liposuction painful? How much pain will I experience post-operatively?

ANo, the procedure is quite painless with the true Tumescent Liposuction Pennsylvania technique. Patients generally experience "muscle" soreness the days following the procedure in which only Tylenol is needed.

QAre there any physical limitations after Tumescent Liposuction surgery?

ANo. After only a few hours of rest immediately following the procedure, you may gradually increase your activity.

QWhen will I be able to return to work?

ADepending on your occupation–the next day. However, an extra day to rest is recommended.

QHow safe is Tumescent Liposuction?

ATrue Tumescent Liposuction is the safest form of liposuction, accoding to the Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, as there has been no major complications with the True Tumescent Technique. For more information about the technique Pennsylvania liposuction surgeon Dr. Abbott uses, read our liposuction Philadelphia page.

QIs a blood transfusion necessary?

ANo, never. (There is a minimal blood loss with True Tumescent Liposuction, and therefore, no iron supplements are even required.)

QDoes liposuction remove fat permanently?

AYes!

QWill the skin retract after surgery?

AYour skin and figure will look similar to what you would look like, if it were possible to lose the same amount of localized fat through diet and exercise.

QAre the scars visible?

AOnly tiny incisions are required, because only very small cannulas are used. The incisions are so small no stiches are required and virtually disappear with time. Dr. Abbott, Philadephia liposuction surgeon, uses Tumescent Liposuction for his Pennsylvania breast reduction prodecures.

QWhy should I choose "True" Tumescent Liposuction
 over other techniques?

A	1. Better and smoother results–using micro-cannulas. 2. Safer–all local anesthesia, no IV sedation, virtually no blood loss. 3. Decreased post-operative discomfort. 4. Resume normal activities within only 2 days. 5. Only 3 days in comfortable, spandex garments.