Surgeons then administer general anesthesia, epinephrine and lidocaine. The fluid pushes areas where excess fat accumulates, so the body discards the fat without much bleeding. Post surgery, the treated area is kept numb for at least 36 hours without lidocaine or any painkiller.
Pros and Cons:
The advantages of tumescent liposuction are as below:
1. It makes use of a diluted solvent such as general anesthesia to fill fatty regions before removal of excess fat. This makes the tissue puffy and strong.
2. It takes minimum time to heal.
3. The process involves minimal blood loss and fluid loss.
4. Anesthesia prevents sickness and other side effects.
5. Lidocaine, a medication that is antibacterial, reduces the chances of illness.
6. Substitution of endovenous fluid is not necessary.
7. Since the incisions are small, they show fewer bruises.
8. There is no need to stay at the hospital.
9. The patient may easily shift sides, being conscious at the time of surgery. This helps in achieving the best sculpting possible.
10. There is less bleeding, uneasiness and scars.
11. General anesthesia reduces inflammation of the skin.
The disadvantages of this process are as follows:

The surgery may result in problems such as infections, dimpling, bruises, numbness, and skin unevenness and irregularities. Patients may even suffer from lidocaine toxicity and fluid compilation. It is advisable for patients to consult a cosmetic surgeon before opting for this liposuction program.  Only, a professional and experienced surgeon has the authority to perform this surgery and can give the individual the desired results. Professional surgeons have a variety of non-surgical, cosmetic, rehabilitative and surgical methods for repairing skin transformation.