AirSculpt for front bra roll?

Question

I’m a 33 y/o female who is very fit, but has a stubborn pocket of fat on one front bra roll area. I recently went in for an AirSculpt consultation and they said I would be a good candidate for AirSculpt, but I am still so nervous. They have so much marketing that I can’t tell what’s actually real, and nothing is specific to the front bra roll area. Would appreciate an honest answer as to how painful this procedure is in this area and whether I should be concerned about death or loose skin.

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Thank you for your thoughtful question about AirSculpt for the front bra roll area. It’s understandable to feel cautious, especially with so much marketing and limited information specific to this area.

Candidacy and Effectiveness:
AirSculpt, a form of minimally invasive, laser-assisted liposuction, can be used to address localized fat pockets such as the front bra roll. Being fit and having a small, stubborn area makes you a typical candidate for this procedure.

Pain and Recovery:
Most patients describe the procedure as tolerable. Local anesthesia is used, so you may feel pressure or vibration, but significant pain during the procedure is uncommon. Afterward, mild to moderate soreness, swelling, and bruising are expected for a few days to a week. Most people return to light activity within a few days.

Safety and Serious Risks:
Serious complications, including death, are extremely rare with modern liposuction techniques like AirSculpt, especially when performed by a qualified, board-certified surgeon in an accredited facility. The overall safety profile is very favorable for healthy individuals undergoing small, localized procedures.

Loose Skin:
The risk of loose skin depends on your skin’s natural elasticity, the amount of fat removed, and your age. At 33 and being very fit, your risk is lower, but not zero. AirSculpt is not primarily a skin-tightening procedure, though some patients notice mild tightening due to the laser component. If your skin is already firm, you are less likely to experience significant looseness.

Summary:
AirSculpt is generally safe and well-tolerated for the front bra roll area in fit individuals.
Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort, which resolves quickly.
The risk of serious complications is extremely low.
Loose skin is possible but less likely in younger, fit patients with good skin tone.

If you have specific concerns about skin laxity or want to discuss your individual risk factors, it’s always helpful to have a detailed conversation with your surgeon. They can assess your skin quality and provide personalized recommendations.

Justin Yovino, MD, FACS · Answer

I do this area all the time. It takes a special approach so be careful who you chose. It’s a very satisfying area to treat. We have lots of before and after photos. Let’s do a consultation and I’ll tell you everything you need to know to make an informed decision.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

You should ask them to forward before and after pictures of previous patients who had this area treated.
Pcc or patient care coordinator should be able to find pictures for you.
The area is relatively easy to treat, and the procedure should not be painful.
You will have some very slight discomfort similar to a dental procedure, but they can give you sedation, which makes it easy.
Recovery should be easy as well.
All procedures have risk.
Risk should always be put in context with incidents or rate.
Death is possible from any procedure.
The chance of dying from Airsculpt to your front bra, roll is about as low as it gets.
Because something is theoretically possible does not mean it’s probable.
When patients are worried about serious complications I often put it in context to risks involved with things we do regularly like driving a car.
The fatality risk of driving a car is about one in 10,000.
This means the chance of dying in a car accident from driving 10 years is about one and 1000.
 Driving a car for 50 years increases the chance of fatality in a car accident to one in 200.
This means driving the car is relatively dangerous
If you don’t worry about the risk of driving, then you should definitely not be worried about the risk of having this procedure.
It is much much safer.
Airsculpt has a great reputation and consistently hires very qualified doctors.
I think it’s a great place for you to have your procedure. 
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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