Are AirSculpt® Results Permanent? Understanding Longevity in Body Sculpting

Liposuction is a staple and standard cosmetic procedure in the United States. It uses a thin tube called a cannula, inserted through small incisions, to remove fat from areas such as the abdomen, upper arms, back, thighs, and hips. 

Liposuction's popularity can be attributed to its relative quickness, almost immediate results, and proven effectiveness.

However, liposuction is not an alternative to traditional slimming methods. It is specifically recommended to remove subcutaneous fat pockets that refuse to respond to exercise and diet. Therefore, it is not uncommon for even fit individuals to undergo liposuction.

One of the primary concerns for many when considering body sculpting treatments like liposuction is the permanence of the results. That said, it is crucial to understand what "permanent" really means in the context of fat removal technologies like AirSculpt® compared to traditional liposuction.

Understanding Liposuction and Its Longevity

Liposuction has been a popular method for removing fat cells from specific body areas. However, if a patient gains weight after the procedure, new fat cells can develop in other areas of the body.

Although plastic surgeons use various liposuction methods, liposuction always uses a thin tube with suction to remove fat cells from the targeted area. 

The results will be permanent because liposuction directly removes fat cells from the area, and the fat cells do not regenerate once we reach maturity. 

That said, fat can still return to different areas if you gain weight after the treatment.

Can Fat Come Back After Liposuction?

As mentioned, liposuction permanently removes fat cells from targeted areas. However, this does not stop the body's natural fat production process. 

Even after liposuction, your body will store excess calories in fat cells in untreated body parts or in the treated areas' remaining fat cells. 

Therefore, it is essential to maintain the results of liposuction after treatment. A bit of weight gain won't do much to your results, but significant weight gain can cause you to lose your new proportions. 

Can Fat Come Back After AirSculpt®?

AirSculpt® offers a minimally invasive technology that promises not only effective fat removal but also detailed sculpting capabilities without the need for general anesthesia. Here's what you need to know about its permanence:

• Fat Removal: AirSculpt® permanently removes fat cells from the target area. Once these cells are removed, they do not regenerate.

• Weight Gain After Procedure: If a patient gains weight post-procedure, new fat can appear in different areas that were not treated, similar to traditional liposuction.

With proper recovery and maintaining your body weight, keeping your liposuction results is quite feasible, but with AirSculpt®, it's even easier.

AirSculpt® procedures utilize less invasive techniques, avoiding many of the surgical techniques used in traditional liposuction. Removing fat with AirSculpt® means that you don't even have to consider the abrasive elements of liposuction like scalpels, stitches, needles, drains, stitches, or general anesthesia, ensuring comfort and precision.

Many patients have reported stable results years after their AirSculpt® procedure, provided they maintain a healthy lifestyle. With AirSculpt®, this process is much easier, given that the treatment is significantly less taxing on your body. 

Fat can still regrow in different areas (and sometimes, the treated area's remaining fat cells) if weight is gained afterward. The key benefit of AirSculpt® is that since recovery is so quick and scars so small, patients can get to work almost right away, maintaining their new body instead of resting in bed for weeks.

To ensure the longevity of your AirSculpt® results, follow a balanced diet and regular exercise regimen. We also recommend carefully following your surgeon's tips on post-procedure care. 

Ready to learn more about how AirSculpt® can provide you with permanent, transformative results? Call the body contouring clinic nearest you to schedule your free in-person or virtual consultation.