What type of procedure is associated with the use of tumescent solution?

The use of tumescent solution is most commonly associated with liposuction procedures. This technique involves the injection of a large volume of dilute local anesthetic solution into the subcutaneous fat prior to suctioning. The tumescent solution typically contains lidocaine for pain control and epinephrine to constrict blood vessels, reducing bleeding and bruising during the procedure. This method enhances patient safety and comfort, allowing for larger volumes of fat to be removed while minimizing complications.

While abdominoplasty, hernia repair, and varicose vein reconstruction are important surgical procedures, they do not typically utilize tumescent solution in the same way or to the same extent as liposuction. In abdominoplasties, for example, different techniques may be used to manage pain and reduce bleeding, but tumescent solution is not the primary method.