AirSculpt® vs. Traditional Liposuction
AirSculpt®
AirSculpt® is a minimally invasive body sculpting procedure performed in a relaxed setting. This patented treatment permanently removes fat and tightens skin while sculpting targeted areas of the body. Results are achieved with minimal pain by plucking away fat, cell by cell. A majority of unwanted fat cells can be removed with a single minimally invasive procedure; all this is done without leaving an obvious scar. AirSculpt® enables your surgeon to sculpt your body’s contours precisely to your desired look with no lumps or ridges for a naturally attractive outcome. View before and after photos.
Liposuction
Traditional liposuction is an abrasive surgical procedure that removes excess body fat and leaves a tell-tale scar. It uses a hollow suction tube inserted through an incision to remove fat from under the skin with a scraping motion that is quite violent and imprecise. The patient is put under general anesthesia before the surgery, and stitches are required to close the incision. Recovery is generally painful with excessive bruising, which lasts for days or even weeks, and extended downtime. Results can leave bumps, shelves, ripples, and other irregularities. Patients sometimes require additional procedures to revise disappointing results.
Results
Dramatic change within weeks
- Natural-Looking
- Smooth
- Customized
- Dramatic
Downtime
24 Hours
Pain
Minimal
No General Anesthesia RequiredRisk
Minimal
Laser Lipo
Results
Revealed in 3-6 Months
- Scars
- Bruising
- Long-Term Swelling
Downtime
2-3 Weeks
Pain
High
Anesthesia & Narcotics RequiredRisk
Medium
Risk of Skin Burns
Traditional Lipo
Results
Revealed in 3-6 Months
- Scars
- Bruising
- Long-Term Swelling
Downtime
2-3 Weeks
Pain
High
Anesthesia & Narcotics Required
Risk
Medium
Risk of Muscle Tearing
AirSculpt® Advantages
Minimally Invasive vs. Surgical
AirSculpt® body contouring is minimally invasive and maximally effective. In lieu of the scalpel and surgical incision used in liposuction, the AirSculpt® process enters with air pressure and relies on our patented spinning technology to gently pluck out your fat through an entry site smaller than a pencil eraser. As the area heals, a mark similar to a freckle or natural skin blemish is left behind; there’s no surgical scar with tell-tale suture marks. And since there are no stitches, there’s no need for a follow-up surgeon’s visit to have them removed. Learn how it works.
No General Anesthesia
Unlike liposuction and other surgical procedures, AirSculpt® is a fully awake procedure. It’s designed to be seamless and comfortable, which means there’s no need for general anesthesia! Awake throughout the treatment, you’re given an oral medication to help you relax, you remain alert, and you can listen to your favorite music or chat with a friend. Our patients have been known to break out into song! General anesthesia takes days to leave your system and has its own risks. Some people are especially sensitive to its possible adverse effects.
Less Downtime, Faster Recovery
Because AirSculpt® is minimally invasive, there’s less post-procedure downtime and faster healing. While traditional liposuction takes about six months to heal, AirSculpt® produces results in about a month. With less pain, swelling, bruising, and trauma to the treated area, most AirSculpt® patients are back at work within 24 to 48 hours, even those with physically demanding jobs.
Body Sculpting Specialists
All AirSculpt® procedures are performed exclusively by experienced, expertly trained surgeon-artists in AirSculpt® clinics throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. We are body contouring specialists; fat is all we do, focusing on removing and transferring it precisely for a natural yet sculpted result. Concierge services are available to assist out-of-town and international patients with travel arrangements and more.