
What is LipoAI?
LipoAI is a laser lipolysis device that offers multiple body contouring solutions within one procedure. Approved by the FDA, it is safe and effective at eliminating unwanted fat, contouring the body, and tightening the skin. It has completely changed the way liposuction is performed and delivers controlled laser energy for smoother results. LipoAI can also adapt to the surgeon’s movements in real-time for a faster, more effective surgery. It works by melting the fat in a desired area prior to suction removal. This helps to shorten downtime as well as decrease bruising and pain after the procedure.
LipoAI is our preferred treatment modality for liposuction and demonstrates key improvements in the overall patient experience. Even better, we can perform this surgery without the need for sedation, meaning patients have no post-anesthesia recovery and can return to work or their normal daily activities immediately afterward. We can also customize each LipoAI procedure to best fit your body goals and create treatment plans combined with non-invasive body contouring devices for maximum results.
Benefits of Laser Liposuction Treatment
LipoAI laser lipo offers a next-generation approach to fat removal and body contouring by combining advanced laser energy with a minimally invasive technique. Benefits include:
- Smoother contours
- Enhanced precision
- Less downtime
- Mild bruising
- A faster recovery
One of the most notable benefits of laser liposuction is its ability to both remove stubborn fat and deliver powerful skin-tightening benefits. As the laser melts unwanted fat, it also stimulates natural collagen production, helping to tighten lax skin and improve skin laxity in treated areas. This makes LipoAI especially effective for areas prone to loose skin, such as the upper arms, neck, abdomen, hips, and thighs.
Who is a Candidate for LipoAI?
The ideal candidate for LipoAI laser lipolysis is someone in good health who maintains a stable weight through diet and exercise but struggles with excess fat in targeted areas. This laser liposuction treatment is not a weight-loss solution, but rather a precise method to refine body shape and enhance natural contours.
Candidates often include patients with localized fat deposits in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, hips, upper arms, and neck, as well as individuals experiencing mild to moderate lax skin. Patients should have realistic expectations about what laser assisted liposuction can achieve. While results are long-lasting when paired with a healthy lifestyle, future weight changes can affect outcomes.

Which Parts of my Body Can I Treat with LipoAI?
Abdomen
This area often holds excess fat that is resistant to diet and exercise. Laser-assisted liposuction helps melt fat for easier removal while promoting collagen production.
Waist / Love Handles
Fat along the waist and flanks can disrupt the natural silhouette of the body. LipoAI uses controlled laser energy to target these areas precisely.
Thighs
The thighs frequently store unwanted fat that can be difficult to reduce with exercise alone. LipoAI is effective for both inner and outer thighs, improving contour while addressing mild loose skin.
Back
Back fat, including upper and lower back bulges, can be challenging to treat due to the presence of fibrous tissue. Laser-assisted liposuction allows for accurate fat removal while protecting surrounding tissues.
Arms
The upper arms are prone to both fat accumulation and skin laxity. LipoAI can remove localized fat while helping to tighten lax skin.
Bra Fat
Fat that accumulates around the bra line is a common concern, particularly for women. LipoAI precisely targets this area, melting fat cells and enhancing skin firmness.
Neck
The neck is a delicate area where precision is essential. LipoAI’s advanced technology helps to improve neck definition while minimizing bruising, swelling, and downtime.
Submental Fat (Double Chin)
Submental fat beneath the chin can create a fuller, less defined jawline. LipoAI effectively melts fat in this small, targeted area while stimulating skin tightening.
Lower Face / Jowls
LipoAI can refine the lower face by addressing jowls caused by fat accumulation and mild skin laxity. The laser’s heat helps contour the jawline and support smoother, firmer skin.
How Does LipoAI Work?Â
LipoAI is a laser liposuction device that offers a great solution for treating many body areas that require fat removal and/or skin tightening. It uses a 1444nm wavelength to precisely target unwanted deposits of fat within the body. This energy is effective at melting fat cells for safer and easier removal during liposuction, helping to decrease the amount of downtime a patient may have. In addition to its effect on fat, LipoAI also stimulates collagen production for skin tightening which results in a smoother, more contoured figure.
There are other laser liposuction devices on the market, but what makes LipoAI different is its unique intelligence to adjust settings automatically throughout the procedure with the surgeon’s movements. It does so by adjusting energy through a predictive algorithm using thousands of data points. LipoAI can therefore predict a surgeon’s movements which helps to deliver the correct amount of energy to the treatment area. This precision allows for more accurate treatments overall and is ideal for smaller and difficult-to-treat areas such as the neck, bra line and submental area. This also makes LipoAI a faster treatment option, enhancing the patient experience and decreasing the amount of operating time.

Before Your LipoAI Treatment
Before undergoing your laser liposuction procedure, you will have a comprehensive consultation to review your medical history, evaluate the treated area, and discuss your desired outcome. This planning phase allows your surgeon to identify the most effective laser-assisted approach for your body and determine whether additional treatments or combination procedures may enhance results.
Patients are typically advised to maintain a healthy diet, avoid smoking, and follow pre-procedure instructions carefully to optimize healing and recovery. Because LipoAI is performed without general anesthesia, preparation is simpler than with traditional liposuction, contributing to less downtime and a smoother overall experience.
The LipoAI Procedure
The minimally-invasive LipoAI procedure begins with a thorough assessment of the treatment areas by our board certified plastic surgeon. We start by administering Pronox, which is a nitrous oxide and oxygen combination that you inhale to provide pain relief and ease any anxiety. A small puncture hole is made in each treatment area and a tumescent solution is infused underneath the skin. This includes a blend of local anesthetic, vasoconstrictor and saline to properly numb the area and minimize any bleeding. This ensures the patient does not feel any pain throughout the procedure. We then insert a small laser fiber through the same hole and begin the LipoAI treatment. The laser emits energy at a controlled rate which heats up and liquefies the fat. The fat is then removed via liposuction, either traditional or power-assisted, depending on the treatment area. The treated area is carefully sculpted during liposuction to achieve the look you most desire. The procedure time depends on how many areas are treated. For a small area, such as under the chin, it takes approximately 30 minutes. For a large area like the abdomen, it can take up to 2 hours.
Recovery After LipoAI Treatment
Once surgery is complete, the patient wears a compression garment for a minimum of 2 and up to 6 weeks (except for the neck) to help with swelling and the healing process. Laser liposuction is considered a minimally invasive procedure with little if any downtime. Patients can expect to have swelling, bruising and some mild pain after the surgery, which will all subside within a few days to weeks. You may resume light activities within 24-48 hours, including walking and light aerobics. Most patients return to work the next day, which is one of the many benefits of having LipoAI without sedation. Skin tightening from LipoAI can be seen starting around 3-6 months after the procedure, as the swelling decreases and collagen is produced.
Schedule a Consultation at our NYC Offices
Curious about removing stubborn fat from your body? Liposuction is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted fat and tighten skin. Rothaus Plastic Surgery provides an inviting facility with advanced procedures and state of the art technology for your individual cosmetic and plastic surgery needs. Our skilled staff work tirelessly to deliver the results you desire for your dream body! Schedule a consultation with either our luxury Med Spas in Manhattan or Westchester, New York by calling (212) 737-0770.
About Dr. Rothaus
Kenneth O. Rothaus, MD is a board-certified Manhattan and Westchester plastic surgeon offering cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for the face, breast, body, and skin. Educated at Yale College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Rothaus’ general and plastic surgery training was at the Columbia and Cornell campuses of the New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Rothaus values the wants and needs of his patients and strives to give them the best experience possible.
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