TriSculpt
Liposuction, with a laser A thin laser fibre softens the fat, then a small cannula suctions it out through a tiny opening.
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Trisculpt vs AirSculpt
These are the same operation under two brand names. Both are laser-assisted liposuction: you are awake, numbed with local anaesthetic, and fat is loosened with a laser and drawn out through a small opening. TriSculpt is the Sono Bello name and AirSculpt is the Elite Body Sculpture name. AirSculpt is usually the more expensive of the two. Neither is a non-invasive treatment, whatever the brochure suggests, so choose on the surgeon in front of you rather than the word on the door.
At a glance
| The difference | TriSculpt | AirSculpt |
|---|---|---|
| What it actually is | Liposuction, with a laser | Liposuction, with a laser |
| Downtime | A few days of taking it easy | Often quoted at about two days |
| Cost | Priced per area, in the thousands | Priced per area, usually higher |
AirSculpt
Side by side
The differences that matter
What it actually is
TriSculpt
Liposuction, with a laser
A thin laser fibre softens the fat, then a small cannula suctions it out through a tiny opening.
AirSculpt
Liposuction, with a laser
The same idea, using a patented spinning tip and an entry point about the width of a pencil lead.
Are you asleep
TriSculpt
No, awake and numbed
AirSculpt
No, awake and numbed
Stitches and marks
TriSculpt
Small incisions, sometimes stitched
AirSculpt
A tiny entry point, no stitches
The marketing claim of "no scalpel, no stitches" is about the size of the opening, not about whether anything is cut.
Downtime
TriSculpt
A few days of taking it easy
AirSculpt
Often quoted at about two days
How much fat comes out
TriSculpt
A real amount, in one visit
AirSculpt
A real amount, in one visit
Loose skin
TriSculpt
Only with the skin add-on
Sono Bello sells a separate skin-tightening step alongside the fat removal.
AirSculpt
Only with the skin add-on
Elite Body Sculpture sells its own version of the same thing.
Main risks
TriSculpt
The risks of surgery
AirSculpt
The risks of surgery
Cost
TriSculpt
Priced per area, in the thousands
AirSculpt
Priced per area, usually higher
The at-home or drugstore version
TriSculpt
There is none
AirSculpt
There is none
Who each suits
TriSculpt
- Best for — Someone who wants a real reduction in one visit at the lower price.
- The mindset — You accept this is surgery and you have checked who is doing it.
AirSculpt
- Best for — The same person, where AirSculpt is the clinic they trust nearby.
- The mindset — You are paying a premium for the brand and the smaller entry point.
Before you book
More photographs
AirSculpt
AirSculpt targets the abdomen, flanks and other spots where fat is hard to shift.
Common questions
Questions Patients Ask
What is the difference between TriSculpt and AirSculpt?
Mostly the brand. TriSculpt is Sono Bello's name for laser-assisted liposuction and AirSculpt is Elite Body Sculpture's. Both are done awake under local anaesthetic, and AirSculpt usually costs more.
Is AirSculpt surgery?
Yes. Fat is removed through a small opening using a device placed under the skin. A tiny entry point does not make it non-surgical.
Are you awake for both?
Yes. Both are done with local anaesthetic, usually with something to help you relax, rather than a general anaesthetic.
How long is the recovery?
Both are marketed as a couple of days back to light activity. Expect swelling, bruising and a compression garment for several weeks either way.
Will either one tighten loose skin?
Not by itself. Both chains sell a separate skin-tightening step, and skin that hangs in a fold needs a tummy tuck.
Which one gives better results?
No independent comparison exists. The person operating on you matters more than the brand name, so ask about the surgeon and their photos of your area.