What should my realistic expectations be, from air sculpt laser liposuction? (Photo)

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I’m a 53 obese woman, Ive had one child. I am considering airsculpting laser LIposuction to achieve body contouring. I’ve opted for this procedure because it is minimally invasive and does not require general anesthesia and I would be woke through the whole procedure, with very low pain and immediate return to activities. I’m told a maximum of 5 L of fat can be extracted and used for fat transfer to my butt. Can I achieve realistic results with this procedure that is expensive at $13,000?

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

YOU WILL BE VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THE AIRSCULPT LIPO! In your case, removing 5L will not make a difference. Get a few opinions from other Board Certified Plastic Surgeons before you waste the $13,000. For almost the same price, you can get a well done tummy tuck with much, much better results. See link below for examples.

Michele Zormeier, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
It is not possible to remove a significant amount  of fat with laser liposuction. But there are options for you. We use the HCG diet in our practice and many have lost 80 lbs or more. Liposuction is not a weight loss procedure, but a way to help someone who is already in good shape  with diet and exercise who wants to improve their appearance. One must have weight stable for a significant amount of time before having liposuction. Fat cells are not benign; they secrete inflammatory cytokines so it’s very important to lose the weight. 
A better option may be an abdominoplasty or tummy tuck procedure. 
Please see your primary care doctor or counselor to help you obtain weight loss results
And please see a board certified plastic surgeon for abdominoplasty consult.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Airsculpt offered exclusively by a Elite Body Sculpture Sacramento Element option.

I’ll clinics will put their best foot forward and marketing is everywhere on the Internet.

I recommend you have an in person consultation at one of their clinics and talk to one of their providers to get a better understanding of the procedure.

It may be possible to go back to full daily activities the day after having small areas treated but you’re gonna need some time to recover after high volume full body Liposuction.

In regards to your candidacy for The procedure you may want to consider weight loss as the first hurdle and tackle that first.

I believe they offer free consultations so why not go in and meet with one of the surgeons and learn firsthand.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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