They can include bruising, swelling, and the possibility of infection, as is common with any minimally invasive cosmetic procedure. We provide our patients with antibiotics before their treatment and for the following two weeks to lower the chances of infection. The overall risk of more severe side effects is also significantly minimized by avoiding general anesthesia. Compared with traditional fat removal surgery, the advanced, patented devices used during AirSculpt liposuction procedures are far gentler and more precise. These elements allow for a short recovery period and quickly noticeable results.

Some patients may experience a degree of improvement afterward, but AirSculpt alone is not a designated cellulite treatment. AirSculpt Smooth can specifically address cellulite concerns. 

The AirSculpt Lipedema Treatment treats conditions like lipedema and lymphedema if excess fat in the subcutaneous layer needs to be removed. The procedure allows for as much lymphatic drainage as possible while giving patients more balanced proportions and instant relief from pain-inducing fat accumulation. While this is not necessarily a cure for the condition, it will improve any discomfort or aesthetic issues.

​​Patients with fat that they can pinch are perfect candidates for AirSculpt. Those without pinchable, excess fat and only loose or excess skin would be better suited for a lift.

AirSculpt can help patients at any stage of lipedema as long as they specifically want to reduce pain-inducing subcutaneous fat. While this is not necessarily a cure for the condition, it will improve any discomfort or aesthetic issues.

With our treatment for lipedema, there are no sessions – every procedure provides permanent results with a single one-and-done treatment. 

While AirSculpt always leaves the treated area's skin tighter than before, this is not a thigh lift or skin tightening procedure. AirSculpt focuses primarily on removing stubborn fat; we do leave the skin tighter in the process, but that is not the main focus of our lipedema fat removal treatment. We do offer a dedicated skin-tightening add-on that can be discussed further during a complimentary consultation. 

Four entry points are made in total—one on each outer thigh near the pelvis  and one in the middle of each outer thigh about a foot further down the leg, between the knee and pelvis.

Yes, you can wear tight clothing after AirSculpt. 

Patients not only can walk but are instructed to walk for at least 45 minutes after any procedure to help encourage healing.