Airsculpt versus other techniques? What are the pros and cons?

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Hello, I'm confused on what the real difference is between airsculpt and traditional fat transfer with liposuction (for me abdomen and arms). Can't most lipo be done now a days without being put to sleep/under local? What's the difference in recovery times? What is recovery like for regular types of lipo (please be honest, even if a recovery is brutal I'm still going to do it, just want to know what to expect realistically)? Airsculpt sounds pretty brutal so I'm confused!

David Shokrian, MD · Answer

AirSculpt® is essentially a branded form of liposuction performed with proprietary cannulas and marketing terminology. When compared to well-executed, modern liposuction performed by an experienced plastic surgeon, there is no proven evidence that AirSculpt consistently produces superior results, less pain, or faster recovery.
Most liposuction procedures can be safely performed under local anesthesia, allowing patients to remain awake, avoid the risks of general anesthesia, and typically experience less nausea, grogginess, and fatigue afterward. Recovery from local anesthesia is often faster because patients do not need to recover from the anesthetic itself.
The majority of swelling, bruising, and healing time following liposuction are determined by the amount of fat removed and the surgical technique used&mdash;not by whether the procedure is branded as AirSculpt or traditional liposuction. In skilled hands, both approaches can achieve excellent results with similar recovery timelines.

Airsculpt versus other techniques? What are the pros and cons?

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