Traditional, invasive fat removal procedures come with a litany of unwanted risks. Aside from the payment and a bit of discomfort, you shouldn’t be forced to face any other consequences when getting a cosmetic procedure, but that is often the case.
One of the main risks associated with fat removal procedures nowadays is the use of general anesthesia. General anesthesia uses a mix of medications that put you in a sleep-like state, allowing you to receive a surgical procedure unconsciously without feeling any pain.
As great as that sounds, possible side effects that general anesthesia can produce include:
- Confusion
- Problems Urinating
- Pneumonia
- Blood Clots
- High Fever
If you’re worried about these risks but still want a more hands-on procedure than CoolSculpting, a fat removal procedure called AirSculpt can give you excellent results without using general anesthesia.
How Does AirSculpt Work?
AirSculpt is a somewhat new fat removal procedure notable because of the advanced technology it uses, which easily removes fat from your body without the use of a scalpel.
The patented cosmetic procedure was created by Dr. Aaron Rollins, who founded Elite Body Sculpture, the only company permitted to perform these procedures.
AirSculpt removes fat cells through a small opening, requiring no needles or stitches. After the minimally invasive procedure, the small aperture is left to heal naturally, and it only leaves an unnoticeable mark the size of a freckle. AirSculpt allows you to contour your body without noticeable signs you went through a cosmetic procedure.
No General Anesthesia
One of the differentiating factors about getting an AirSculpt is that it does not require the patient to be under general anesthesia. As is the case with noninvasive procedures like CoolSculpting or EmSculpt, you’ll be completely awake and aware during the process. You can literally take a phone call while during the treatment! Note that while it does not use general anesthesia, AirSculpt is still a minimally invasive procedure comparable to internal laser liposuction.
For those of you who are a bit squeamish and terrified of staying awake during the procedure, know that your body will be relaxed appropriately with oral medication. The risks are so minimal that you can get back to your daily routine in two days!
More to Know
As you have probably begun to realize, AirSculpt can be an effective fat removal solution, with more than 25,000 patients having received treatment at one of the ten Elite Body Sculpture facilities across the country.