A patient undergoes liposuction to the abdomen and flanks. Intraoperatively, the surgeon notices significant blood-tinged aspirate. Which technique modification best minimizes blood loss during tumescent liposuction?
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A
Increasing aspirate vacuum pressure
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B
Ensuring adequate epinephrine concentration in the tumescent solution
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C
Using a smaller-gauge cannula
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D
Extending the infusion-to-aspiration interval to 30 minutes