How Much Does AirSculpt Cost?

The average cost of AirSculpt liposuction is $12,525, according to 499 recent reviews on RealSelf. However, that price can range from $6,000 for one small treatment area to as much as $25,000 for a more extensive procedure.

AirSculpt lipo, which uses a vibrating cannula (a thin hollow wand) to separate and remove fat cells, costs nearly twice as much as laser lipo, which uses laser heat to melt unwanted fat so it’s easier to remove via a cannula.

This is a less invasive procedure than traditional liposuction, there’s no need for pricey general anesthesia.

So why AirSculpt is so expensive, and do patients say it’s worth the money? Read on to find out.

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What does the cost include?

During your initial consultation, you should be given an all-in cost quote for your AirSculpt lipo treatment plan. This personalized, out-the-door price estimate should cover the:

• Surgeon’s fee
• Anesthesia fees (for supplies and the provider)
• Facility fees for the surgery center
• Any pre-op medical tests and follow-up appointments

Also ask if it will cover any recovery supplies, such as a compression garment. If not, you’ll still need to factor them into your budget, along with the cost of any prescription pain medications.

Also ask up-front how your surgeon handles the cost of revision surgery, just in case you want to correct any issues like asymmetry, bumps, dimples, or other contour irregularities.

Why do AirSculpt costs vary?

AirSculpt costs can vary widely, depending on these factors.

1) The size and number of body areas treated

According to Elite Body Sculpture, the chain of medical spas where Airsculpt is exclusively offered, “the average cost for smaller body parts begins around $6,000.” This includes areas like a single arm, outer thigh, or inner thigh, as well as the lower back, knee, pubic area, buffalo hump, and chin.

The exception to this rule is AirSculpt costs for the full abdomen, which start at $11,000.

AirSculpt can be performed on just about any other part of your body where there’s excess stubborn fat, including the love handles and banana rolls (underneath each buttock). 

While you may get a price break on a custom package for multiple areas, your total cost will (of course) be higher than just having one area done. 

2) How much fat needs to be removed

If you’re having a large amount of fat removed, your procedure will take longer than a smaller fat removal procedure, which will increase your fee. After all, time is money.

3) Whether you also have a fat transfer procedure

The fat that’s harvested via an AirSculpt procedure (and most other types of liposuction, with the exception of laser lipo) is still viable for fat transfer to other areas of the body where you want more volume.

Elite Body Sculpture provides these minimum additional costs for these fat transfer procedures (on top of the cost of the AirSculpt lipo, to harvest the fat):

• A Power BBL Brazilian butt lift: $6,000
• Up A Cup breast augmentation: $6,000
• HipFlip for HipDips: $4,500

4) Your plastic surgeon’s level of experience and location

Elite Body Sculpture has locations in 23 U.S. cities, as well as in Toronto and London. All Elite Body Sculpture locations have at least one board-certified plastic surgeon on staff.

While the company says that prices are primarily impacted by the areas treated, the amount of fat removed, and whether you have a fat transfer procedure, you may see some difference in price if you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon with years (or decades) of lipo experience and more advanced training. 

The potential side effects of AirSculpt are similar to those of traditional liposuction, including asymmetrical results. The more experience your surgeon has with this particular cosmetic surgery procedure, the better your results are likely to be. This is especially important if you’re having a Power BBL Brazilian butt lift, a procedure that can be more dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced surgeon who’s not up on the latest safety protocols.

Elite says their prices are comparable from one of their locations to the next, but you may find that you’ll pay more if you’re in a major metro area like New York or LA, where the cost of living and demand for AirSculpt is higher than in a smaller city. 

5) Post-procedure care and any recovery supplies

While your AirSculpt consultation should be included in the cost of the procedure, keep in mind that you’ll also have to pay for antibiotics, any pain medication, and a compression garment to minimize bruising and swelling during your recovery time. 

Why is AirSculpt so expensive?

AirSculpt is a patented liposuction technology offered exclusively at the Elite Body Sculpture chain of medical spas. This is the biggest reason you may pay double the average cost of laser lipo, or significantly more than the average cost of traditional liposuction.

To help make it more affordable, the Elite Body Sculpture medical spa line works with several healthcare financing companies, such as Care Credit.

If cost is a major concern for you, it may be worth it to have consultations and get price quotes from an Elite Body Sculpture medspa and at least one other board-certified plastic surgeon who offers another type of energy-assisted liposuction, such as VASER lipo (which has many of the same benefits, including fat viability for transfer). Then you can compare costs.

RealSelf Tip: CoolSculpting, which uses cryolipolysis to freeze fat, is another popular type of body contouring for a fraction of the price. CoolSculpting is much less expensive than lipo of any kind, but most people need a series of treatments for optimal results, which can take months to appear. Body sculpting results also tend to be less dramatic. And while the treatment is nonsurgical, it still comes with some troubling potential side effects. So while it seems like a relative bargain, the savings may not be worth it. In fact, RealSelf reviewers give it a much lower Worth It Rating than AirSculpt.

Is AirSculpt lipo worth the money?

Of the hundreds of people who've recently reviewed their procedure on RealSelf, 91% say AirSculpt is Worth It. When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon on a good candidate, AirSculpt can yield excellent results.

Benefits include:

• Just 1-3 days of downtime
• A mild skin tightening effect, as the heat from the vibrating cannula used to remove fat promotes new collagen production and firms skin over time
• Permanent results from a single procedure

Just keep in mind that like all forms of lipo, this isn’t a weight loss procedure. You’ll also need to maintain a healthy weight through diet and exercise to keep up your results and make the most of your investment.

AirSculpt costs in U.S. states

Browse average AirSculpt costs in U.S. states, according to recent RealSelf member reviews (as of July 2023). States not currently listed did not have enough data to include.

AirSculpt costs in major U.S. metros

Average costs according to patient-reported data. As of July 2023, the cheapest metro area in the U.S. to get AirSculpt is Dallas-Forth Worth, while the most expensive is Los Angeles. Cities not listed did not have enough data to include.