Liposuction

Question 1

Dry technique infiltration

Answer 1

Uses no wetting solution
Few indications in liposuction

Question 2

Wet technique of liposuction infiltration

Answer 2

Preinfiltration of 200-300 mL wetting solution per region to be treated, regardless of anticipated amount to be aspirated/till liposuction endpoint.

Question 3

Superwet technique of liposuction infiltration

Answer 3

Infiltration of 1 mL solution per estimated 1 mL of expected aspirate/treatment endpoints.

Question 4

Tumescent technique of liposuction infiltration

Answer 4

Extensive infiltration of wetting solution that creates significant tissue turgor and results in total infiltration of 3 mL wetting solution per 1 mL aspirated.

Question 5

Estimated blood loss as percentage of volume aspirated in superwet technique

Answer 5

1%

Question 6

Estimated blood loss as percentage of volume aspirated in tumescent technique

Answer 6

1%

Question 7

Estimated blood loss as percentage of volume aspirated in wet technique

Answer 7

4-30%

Question 8

Estimated blood loss in percentage of volume aspirated in dry technique

Answer 8

20-45%