Tumescent Liposuction in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Renowned dermatologic surgeon Jeffrey Klein, MD, invented tumescent liposuction, and patients at HK Dermatology in San Juan Capistrano, CA can receive this safe, effective procedure at the practice of the physician who created it. Performed under local anesthesia without a hospital stay, tumescent liposuction removes stubborn fat with less bleeding, less bruising, and a faster recovery than traditional methods.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is Tumescent Liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is a fat removal procedure that does not require general anesthesia. It is performed as an outpatient treatment in the office-based surgical suites at HK Dermatology. Because it eliminates the risks associated with general anesthesia, tumescent liposuction is considered safer than older liposuction methods and is now the gold standard worldwide. It is also less painful and offers a quicker recovery than traditional liposuction, with most patients describing only soreness afterward.
How Tumescent Liposuction Works
Instead of general anesthesia, a dilute local anesthetic solution containing lidocaine, epinephrine, and a buffering medication is gently injected into the fat beneath the skin. This solution numbs the area and causes the fatty tissue to swell and become firm, which gives your doctor greater control when contouring the treatment area. In fact, “tumescent” means “swollen and firm.”
The solution also temporarily shrinks blood vessels in the treatment area. This significantly reduces blood loss and minimizes bruising, swelling, and discomfort during recovery. After the area is numb, your doctor makes tiny incisions and inserts a small cannula, a thin tube connected to a gentle suction system, to remove fat into a sterile collection system.
Pioneered at HK Dermatology
It is not every day you can receive a treatment from the physician who invented it. Dr. Jeffrey Klein invented tumescent liposuction in the late 1980s, and since then he and Dr. Kassardjian have trained approximately 1,000 surgeons from around the world. Together they have performed more than 13,000 tumescent liposuction procedures in the surgical suites in San Juan Capistrano, CA , with an outstanding safety record. Dr. Klein’s research on the safety of tumescent lidocaine is available on our publications page.
Areas Treated With Tumescent Liposuction
Tumescent liposuction safely removes fat from almost any area of the body, including the face and chin, neck, abdomen, back and flanks, hips and waist, inner, outer, and anterior thighs, buttocks, knees, calves, and ankles, arms, and breasts in men and postmenopausal women. See results in our tumescent liposuction gallery.
Tumescent Liposuction vs. Non-Invasive Fat Reduction
Non-invasive fat reduction treatments such as cryolipolysis can produce modest results for small areas, but they often require multiple sessions, and outcomes can vary. Tumescent liposuction typically provides more significant, predictable contouring in a single procedure, and it can address larger and multiple areas at once. Dr. Klein also evaluates and treats patients who are unhappy with results from non-invasive fat reduction, including contour irregularities. Your consultation will help you understand which approach best fits your goals.
Recovery After Tumescent Liposuction
Because tumescent liposuction uses local anesthesia and causes less blood loss and bruising, recovery is typically faster than with traditional liposuction. Most patients return to light activities within a few days. You will wear compression garments to support healing, and some drainage of the anesthetic solution from the small incisions is normal in the first day or two. Final results become visible as swelling resolves over the following weeks to months.
Other Uses for Tumescent Anesthesia
The same tumescent technique can be used to remove lipomas, which are benign fatty tumors, and to numb most areas of the body so that large excisions or miraDry® treatment for excessive underarm sweating can be performed comfortably without general anesthesia.
Complementary Treatments
For smaller areas of fat under the chin, KYBELLA™ is a non-surgical option. Skin tightening with Morpheus8 can enhance contour, and stretch mark removal can improve skin texture. Watch liposuction videos featuring Dr. Klein on our video page, explore all cosmetic dermatology services, learn more about Dr. Klein, and see why patients choose HK Dermatology. Prepare for your visit on our new patient page.
Tumescent Liposuction Before & After Gallery
See results from patients treated with tumescent liposuction by Dr. Klein and our surgical team in San Juan Capistrano, CA . Individual results vary.
Face & Neck
Arm
Male Breast
Breast Reduction Surgery
Abdomen
Male Flanks
Back
Buttocks
Inner Thigh
Outer Thigh
Tumescent Liposuction FAQs
What is tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction is a fat removal technique performed under local anesthesia using a dilute solution of lidocaine and epinephrine, eliminating the need for general anesthesia.
Who invented tumescent liposuction?
Dr. Jeffrey Klein of HK Dermatology invented tumescent liposuction in the late 1980s. It is now the gold standard for liposuction worldwide.
Is tumescent liposuction safer than traditional liposuction?
Yes. Because it avoids general anesthesia and significantly reduces blood loss, tumescent liposuction is considered safer than older methods.
How long is recovery after tumescent liposuction?
Most patients return to light activities within a few days. Compression garments are worn during healing, and results continue to improve as swelling resolves.
Does tumescent liposuction hurt?
The area is completely numbed with tumescent anesthesia. Afterward, most patients experience soreness rather than significant pain.
What areas can be treated?
Almost any area with excess fat, including the chin, neck, abdomen, flanks, hips, thighs, buttocks, knees, arms, and male breasts.
Are liposuction results permanent?
Removed fat cells do not return. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results long term.
Schedule a Liposuction Consultation
If you have considered liposuction to contour a problem area, call HK Dermatology at (949) 248-1632 or request an appointment online in San Juan Capistrano, CA .
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