Tumescent Liposuction

Have you done all the right things, but still seem to be out of proportion? Like many people, you may have excess fat that is not easily shed by exercise and diet. Tumescent liposuction may be the answer you’ve been seeking.

What is tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction involves the use of a local anesthetic and other medications, injected into the area to be treated, so the excess tissue can be readily removed. General anesthesia is not required, eliminating many potential complications. The result is a sculpting of the disproportionate areas into more attractive contours.

What are the benefits of tumescent liposuction?
Tumescent liposuction has an excellent safety profile, and allows for efficient removal of the excess fat with little discomfort, faster recovery, and improved cosmetic results. Because it is an office-based procedure, a costly hospital or surgery center stay is avoided. Since the patient remains awake during the surgery, the dermatologic surgeon can ask the patient to change positions, leading to better sculpting of the targeted areas.

What is the cost?
As there is no facility or anesthesiologist to pay, the cost of tumescent liposuction is significantly less than other types of liposuction, and than other types of cosmetic surgery. Our rates are:

How do I get started?
Schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Gregory Wilmoth. The $75 consultation fee will be applied to the cost of the procedure, if it is performed within 90 days of the consultation. To get started, call us at (919) 863-0073 or fill out a contact form.

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