Tumescent Liposuction in New Jersey
If you have dieted and exercised and there are still stubborn areas of fat that will not go away, tumescent liposuction may be the solution. With the safe and effective techniques of the Weinstein Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey, the choice for tumescent liposuction may be as simple as the desire to look better in your clothing. While liposuction is not a replacement for a healthy lifestyle, it can make you look and feel better.
Liposuction surgery is performed to remove unwanted deposits of fat cells from localized areas of the body. However, tumescent liposuction is intended for body contouring and is not a treatment of obesity. The procedure begins when a suction tube is inserted through a tiny incision placed in an inconspicuous location of the body. Then, with a high-pressure vacuum, unwanted fat cells are extracted through the tube. The results offer more attractive body contours in place of bulging areas.
The Weinstein Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey employs the tumescent liposuction technique by infusing large volumes of saline solution, local anesthesia and adrenaline into the fatty area to cause swelling. The swelling enables Dr. Weinstein to maneuver a small instrument called a cannula, connected to a vacuum machine, under the skin. The cannula is inserted into the fatty tissue through tiny incisions then it is gently moved to suction away the unwanted fatty deposits.
The most frequent areas treated by tumescent liposuction in men are the “love handles,” breasts, abdomen and neckline. In women these areas include: thighs, hips, buttocks, stomach, knees, lower leg, cheeks and double chins. Some women elect to have their fat recycled through lipo-augmentation.
The best candidates for tumescent liposuction will exhibit the following characteristics:
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Have firm, elastic skin.
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Are in good health overall.
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Have tried to eliminate bulges through diet, exercise and weight loss.
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Have distinct areas of localized fat that are disproportionate to the rest of their bodies.
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Have realistic expectations for tumescent liposuction surgery
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Are slightly too moderately overweight.
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Understand that liposuction is not a substitute for weight loss.
Successful liposuction is measured in inches not pounds. The weight removed is not as important as the improvement in your body's contour. The most important factor is our patient's improved self-image and self acceptance.
Recovery from tumescent liposuction is easy. After the procedure, you will require a few hours of rest, after which you may gradually increase your activity as tolerated. After 2 to 5 days, you may resume normal activities. You may also need to wear a snug elastic dressing, girdle or body stocking over the treated area to aid healing.
Weinstein Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey invites all potential tumescent liposuction patients to visit our state-of-the-art facility for a personal appointment. If you have been considering tumescent liposuction, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. is an experienced New Jersey cosmetic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.