How many techniques are there for facial liposuction?
There is the tumescent technique which is widely used by doctors every where. There is also the ultra sonic technique which can leave patients with serious post-operative burns if not performed correctly or without care. The high frequency waves excite the water particles (or any fluid) causing them to boil beneath the skin as well as damaging superficial tissues as well. With the tumescent technique, if the surgeon does not over inject the area with a Lidocaine solution, this technique is proving pretty successful. Once upon a time they just shoved the cannula in there and sucked away. With the tumescent technique, they engorge the tissues with a saline/Lidocaine/epinephrine solution and suction the fat cells which are not engorged with the solution. This technique also hinders of suctioning out of tissues that are not targeted for removal and lessens bleeding. However, if a surgeon injects too much of the solution the patient can get Lidocaine toxicity which can cause sickness, compl
