Is it possible to hide an airsculpt 360 / hipflip from my boyfriend?

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I'm planning on getting airsculpt 360 and a hip flip. I'm not skinny, but l'm also not fat. I have hormonal weight that just kinda sticks as love handles and flanks / bra rolls. I'll be gone for 30 days after the procedure, and can extend if needed. We live in separate homes, and normally have sex in moody lighting. He may just think I dropped the weight but am I missing something I should be aware of to hide it?

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question.

Yes, it is possible to conceal the results of AirSculpt 360 and a hip flip from a partner—especially with a 30-day recovery period, controlled lighting, and separate living arrangements. However, there are a few key things to keep in mind:

What Can Be Hidden:
Scarring: The incisions used in AirSculpt are very small—typically 2 mm—and often placed in discreet locations. After 30 days, they are usually healing well and can be covered with makeup or will be barely visible, especially in dim lighting.

Bruising & Swelling: These are most prominent in the first 2–3 weeks. After a month, most patients look visibly improved, though some residual swelling may persist—especially if you had multiple areas treated.

Improved Shape: If your goal is contouring the flanks, love handles, or bra rolls, your boyfriend might assume you’ve lost weight or toned up.

What Might Be Noticeable:
Subtle Changes in Proportion: If you're adding volume with a hip flip (fat transfer), the enhanced hip contour might stand out. This may appear as a sudden change in body shape, especially if he's very familiar with your previous proportions.

Skin Texture Changes: Some temporary firmness, lumpiness, or uneven texture may occur in healing areas, which can be noticeable to the touch.

Sensitivity: You may experience tenderness or numbness in treated areas for a few months post-op, which could be noticeable during physical contact or intimacy.

Garment Lines: Post-op compression garments are typically worn for 4–6 weeks. If you're still in one when you return, you’ll need to plan how to wear it discreetly.

Final Thought:
With careful planning, loose clothing, and the natural evolution of healing, most of the visible signs can be masked, especially if your boyfriend isn’t seeing you daily or under bright lighting. Just be aware of how touch and proportion changes may subtly reveal the procedure.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I guess I would say hopefully your boyfriend will notice the difference.
If he doesn’t then either your procedure didn’t deliver much of a result or he is oblivious to your body contour.
That said the impact of this procedure is going to inherently be different based on how the surgery was performed and each unique persons candidacy for surgery.
Some people need a big change to get the best results and for some people only a small change is necessary.There are also the incision points which typically take 9 to 12 months before they fade out.
I generally encourage people to be honest and open. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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