What is tumescent solution?
Tumescent solution is infused under the skin at the time of liposuction to expand the fat space between the skin and the muscle. This solution enables the more efficient removal of fat with very little blood loss. The exact mixture may very from surgeon to surgeon in terms of the concentration of each component. The basic elements are sterile salt water or sodium chloride, lidocaine (a local anesthetic), and epinephrine (adrenaline). Bicarbonate may also be added.
