Tumescent Liposuction in Southern California

Similar to traditional liposuction in Los Angeles, tumescent liposuction may sculpt a more ideal body contour by eliminating areas of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise.

If you have diet resistant areas of fat, desire a more attractive body shape, and live in or plan to visit Los Angeles, tumescent liposuction may be the ideal cosmetic solution for you. To find out if you are a candidate for tumescent liposuction in Los Angeles at Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, call us at 800-7-NEW-YOU or use our simple online form to schedule your complimentary consultation at our Marina del Rey office — less than 10 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Tumescent Liposuction Improves Comfort, Safety, Results

Tumescent liposuction is a method for pre-treating fatty tissues with a dilute solution containing adrenaline and local anesthetic. Dr. Stoker injects this tumescent fluid deep into the tissues surrounding each pocket of fat that is to be removed.

Adrenaline causes blood vessels to constrict, which improves patient safety by reducing the amount of blood that will be lost during liposuction. The use of a local anesthetic allows Dr. Stoker's anesthesiologist to use a much lighter sedation and reduce patient discomfort during the hours that follow surgery.

The tumescent method's infusion of fluid into the fatty layer will cause the surrounding tissues to temporarily swell and become firmer. This is another great benefit of the tumescent approach because the swelling and firming will enable Dr. Stoker to remove fat more precisely and sculpt a more ideal body contour. Tumescent liposuction has a very low complication rate when performed by a qualified, board-certified surgeon such as Dr. Stoker.

The tumescent technique may be used before performing power-assisted liposuction, ultrasonic liposuction or traditional suction-assisted liposuction. The tumescent approach enhances the safety of these liposuction techniques while facilitating greater sculpting accuracy and a more pleasant recovery for our patients.