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Why Liposuction Surgeons Favor Tumescent Liposuction

by Tom Moseley

While there are several liposuction techniques available to the general public, the tumescent liposuction method is fast becoming the procedure of choice. As a result, we plan on describing the benefits associated with this medical procedure.

Before we begin, we cant stress enough that anyone considering this procedure needs to understand it should not be used as a weight loss tool. If the potential patient is able to remove the excess fat deposits via a nutrition and exercise regimen, he or she should do so. This procedure is designed to remove hard to eliminate fatty deposits and not vanity pounds.

During the actual tumescent liposuction, the plastic surgeon injects a large amount of a lidocaine and epinephrine solution into the fatty deposits. This results in the patients capillaries shrinking, which results in significantly less blood loss.

After the patients fatty deposits have swollen, the plastic surgeon uses a micro cannula to remove the deposits. As most people have no idea what a cannula is, it is a reed like device.

Many liposuction surgeons prefer the tumescent liposuction method because of the advantages it has over the traditional form of lipo. The primary advantage is that this procedure uses local anesthesia (in the form of the lidocaine solution). As a general rule, local anesthesia is usually significantly safer than using general anesthesia.

The second benefit of this procedure is reduced bruising and swelling. This is due to the minimal blood loss, which results from the shrinking capillaries during the procedure. Additionally, there is a large amount of post-operative draining after the procedure.

The third benefit is that since general anesthesia is not used, the patient can go home that day. This means that you will have to pay less out of your pocket for an overnight hospital stay. It also means that since you are conscious during the procedure, you can move, which allows the cosmetic surgeon to better contour your body.

The last thing that we need to mention before we conclude this article is that once you leave the hospital, the remaining anesthesia will still be in your body for the next 24 hours. Therefore, please ensure you plan a few days of rest after your operation to ensure you properly recuperate.

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July 31 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

Liposuction Financing

by Tom Moseley

With the price of medical care seeming to scale new heights each day, financing alternatives are often needed. Fortunately, we will discuss some available alternatives, specifically in the realm of cosmetic surgery.

As with most cosmetic surgery procedures, insurance companies are choosing to view these procedures as elective. As such, for someone considering a liposuction, the expected price tag will cost somewhere between $1.5K and $7.5K. Unfortunately, very few people can afford to pay this in one installment or at one time.

To make matters worse, the cosmetic surgeon will require payment in the pre-operative stage of treatment. Of course, he or she would like to be paid in cash, as this assures the plastic surgeon of being properly paid.

However, not many people can pay before they undergo the liposuction procedure. As such, the surgeon usually offers other liposuction financing options to his or her clients. Most obvious, is the fact that the surgeon will accept either the patients credit card number or will take a personal check. Surprisingly, some doctor offices will also offer loans.

Of the 3 choices listed above, the loan option, if available, may be the best option for you. Many liposuction surgeon offices allow this form of payment as a way to entice clients to join their practices.

If the surgeon offers this option, there are two variables he is going to consider. The first is your credit score and the second is whether he or she feels that you will pay him or her back (Are you a good credit risk). If he or she feels that you will honor the loan schedule, this may be the option for you.

Even if this is not an option, there are still other liposuction financing alternatives out there. Specifically, there are companies that cater to those who need a cosmetic surgery loan. As an example of a plastic surgery loan, your monthly payment can be as low as $90 a month for a liposuction.

Lastly, if none of the other options are feasible, you can get a credit card that caters to plastic surgery financing. Since these cards are designed for these specific reasons, it may be a good alternative to check out.

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July 30 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

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