Had Airsculpt on my stomach and flanks. Why do my butt and thighs feel and look bigger?

Thank you for reaching out with your concerns. It’s understandable to feel anxious about changes in your body following a procedure like Airsculpt. Here are some potential explanations for the changes you're experiencing:

Post-Surgical Swelling: It's possible that you may still be experiencing some residual swelling even at 6 months post-op. Swelling can persist for several months, especially if your body is slow to heal or if you are sensitive to sodium, which can contribute to water retention.

Fat Redistribution: After liposuction procedures like Airsculpt, some patients notice fat redistribution to other areas of the body. This can sometimes make other areas, such as the buttocks and thighs, appear larger.

Muscle Development: Since you are working out with a trainer, your thighs and buttocks could be developing muscle. Muscle is denser than fat and can give a feeling of heaviness.

Diet and Sodium Intake: While you mentioned that you do not eat a lot of processed foods, sodium can still be present in other foods. Reducing sodium intake further might help with water retention. However, it's important to maintain a balanced diet.

Assessment by Your Surgeon: The best course of action is to consult with your surgeon. They can perform a thorough assessment to determine if what you're experiencing is within the normal range of post-operative changes or if there's an underlying issue that needs addressing.

In the meantime, continue to stay hydrated, maintain a balanced diet, and follow your exercise regimen. If you have any immediate concerns, don't hesitate to contact your healthcare provider for personalized advice.

When we reduce the size of the torso, it makes adjacent areas proportionately larger.
It’s not that the buttocks or thigh became bigger, but they look larger because the abdomen is smaller and paragraph this is the most likely reason you perceive your buttocks and thighs has been larger.
It’s also common for people to regain the amount of fat that was removed with Liposuction.
In other words, it’s not uncommon for people to weigh the same amount six months after the procedure.
If people have a significant amount of fat removed and they come back weighing the same weight this means that the patient is technically gained weight.
The new gained weight will go to the new fat distribution, which will be more likely to be in the buttocks and thigh, less likely on the midsection, (abdomen or flanks).
Typically patients should weigh a few pounds less than they did on the day of surgery when they’re healed up after the procedure.
Make sure you weight is dialed incorrectly.
Follow up with your surgeon if you have questions or concerns.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD