Does tumescent liposuction of the abdomen hurt?
The anesthetic in the tumescent solution numbs the area to be treated so little or no pain is felt during the procedure. No general anesthetic nor hospital stay is necessary. Due to the residual local anesthetic and the mild cortisone left in the tissue, most patients do not experience any significant soreness for 6 to 18 hours after the procedure. An aching sensation similar to that felt in the muscles after rigorous exercises may be, experienced for up to 5 days after the surgery. Analgesia, such as Tylenol, helps to control this temporary discomfort. What will I experience after tumescent liposuction? Swelling, inflammation and soreness are to be expected. The more fat that has been removed the longer the duration of post-operative swelling and discomfort. Temporary subcutaneous lumpiness and firmness are also common in the healing process. This may persist to some degree for 2 to 6 months. Bruising is usually minimal with the tumescent technique because the bleeding is minimized by
