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Awake liposuction (FormSculpt®) removes stubborn fat using micro‑instruments under local anesthesia—no general anesthesia, minimal downtime, and precision shaping. In Chicago’s Hancock Center, we perform awake lipo with optional skin tightening and fat transfer to the buttocks, breasts, or hands. Here’s everything you need to know. Here’s everything you need to know.
Traditional liposuction was almost always performed under general anesthesia, which meant being completely asleep in a hospital or surgical center. While effective, this approach carries additional anesthesia risks, higher costs, and longer downtime.
Awake liposuction is different. At BodyLuxe, we perform our proprietary version, called FormSculpt®, using tumescent local anesthesia. A specialized fluid is carefully infiltrated into the fat layer without needles, numbing the area completely. Through tiny freckle-sized access sites, slender micro-cannulas remove fat with precision.
At the start of the procedure, patients also receive light oral medication. You are awake, breathing on your own, able to reposition if needed, and conversing with the surgeon and the nurse during the procedure, while watching your favorite shows on any of the streaming channels such as Netflix, HBO, etc, listing to music or looking out the window over Lake Michigan and Navy Pier. Procedures take between 45 minutes to 2.5 hours and you leave the same day.
Why patients choose awake liposuction:
Avoiding general anesthesia risks such as stress on the airway, heart and lungs, nausea, sore throat, or rare but serious complications.
Same-day discharge and typically much quicker early recovery.
More precise sculpting since patients can be gently repositioned during the procedure allowing sculpting of the body part from different directions and positions, creating a more precise and even result.
Often less bruising and swelling compared to traditional methods of liposuction.
As a luxury boutique practice at BodyLuxe, candidacy is determined individually during your consultation directly with Dr Farrugia. Unlike corporate liposuction chain clinics, your surgeon is involved in your evaluation right from the beginning, whether in a complimentary in-person consultation or through a virtual video consultation.
Awake liposuction is not a weight-loss procedure. It’s best suited for healthy adults who are already close to their ideal weight but are struggling with stubborn areas of fat that resist diet and exercise.
Typical areas treated include:
Abdomen and waist (“Lipo 360”)
Love handles and flanks
Inner and outer thighs
Upper arms
Back rolls and bra fat
Chin and jawline
Ideal candidates:
Are at a stable weight with good skin quality.
Have realistic expectations: the goal is shaping, not dramatic weight loss.
Are nonsmokers or willing to stop before and after surgery (for any fat transfer procedure).
Have adequate donor fat if considering fat transfer to buttocks (BBL), breasts, or hands.
Patients seeking a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) or other fat transfer procedures must also be willing to follow stricter protocols. Safety is paramount—especially when transferring fat to the buttocks.
Transparency is key. While prices vary widely depending on the number of areas treated and add-on procedures, we can provide realistic ranges:
Lipo 360 (abdomen + waists/flanks + back): starting at $8,500
BBL (liposuction with fat transfer to buttocks): starting at $11,500
Small areas (chin): starting at $3,495, with an additional $995 for Renuvion skin tightening
What drives cost differences:
Number of areas treated and the amount of fat in each area
Operative time and complexity
Add-ons such as Renuvion skin tightening
At BodyLuxe, we never offer “bait” pricing. Every patient receives an individualized quote after an in-person evaluation or evaluation of photos in the case of a virtual video consultation.
Local anesthesia safety: The tumescent technique has decades of safety data when performed by trained surgeons with proper dosing; awake liposuction is a safer option than general anesthesia.
BBL risk requires special caution: Professional societies and task forces have repeatedly highlighted increased mortality with gluteal fat grafting and recommend subcutaneous‑only injection, larger cannulas, and avoiding downward angulation. However, the risks of this technique are inherently related to fat embolism due to intramuscular or submuscular submuscular fat injection into a paralyzed muscle under general anesthesia. To our knowledge, we are not aware of a single case where fat embolism occurred when the procedure was performed awake under local anesthesia.
Many competitors market their own branded versions of awake liposuction. Let’s take a look:
FormSculpt® (BodyLuxe® ): awake, minimally‑invasive liposuction and fat transfer under local anesthesia with micro‑instruments manufactured by Euromi, a European company. All FormSculpt procedures are performed by Dr. Daniel Farrugia, from consult through follow‑up—no hand‑offs. We are not a chain clinic. All procedures are performed in a luxury clinic on the 36th floor of the John Hancock Center overlooking Lake Michigan. Additional options include Renuvion skin tightening, mini tummy tuck and fat transfer to buttocks, breasts, or hands.
AirSculpt® (Elite Body Sculpture) is a corporate chain clinic that also performs awake liposuction and fat transfer. According to public SEC filings, AirSculpt’s handpiece is identical to the one used at BodyLuxe, manufactured by Euromi.
Sono Bello (TriSculpt® micro‑laser lipo): a corporate chain clinic that offers awake laser‑assisted liposuction.
SQULPT markets “SoftSqulpt®,” “Awake Lipo‑Shaping®,” and branded BBL variants.
Mia Aesthetics also performs awake liposuction.
Key takeaway: The branding may differ, but the core principle is the same: liposuction under local anesthesia. What truly matters is the skill of the surgeon, safety protocols in place, and your personalized care.
While every patient heals differently, most can expect:
Day 1–2: Soreness and drainage from tiny access sites. Walking is encouraged to prevent stiffness.
Days 3–5: Swelling and bruising peak. We provide you with a complimentary compression garment (faja) at the time of your procedure to help contour and reduce swelling.
Week 1: Many return to light desk work.
Weeks 2–3: Bruising fades; swelling improves. Exercise can gradually be reintroduced.
Weeks 4–6: Final contour begins to reveal itself.
3–6 months: Most swelling resolves; final results are seen.
BBL-specific care: Patients must use special pillows or positioning to protect transferred fat. Sitting or sleeping directly on the buttocks is restricted for several weeks. At BodyLuxe, we provide a complimentary BBL pillow to allow you to sit while offloading your weight from your buttocks.
Breast‑specific: Patients must wear the provided supporting bra and avoid wearing push-up bras. Also, patients are prohibited from sleeping on their chest for the first 3 weeks of the procedure to avoid undue pressure on the newly-transferred fat cells.
When fat is removed, some patients also benefit from skin tightening. BodyLuxe uses Renuvion —FDA-cleared in 2023 for improving skin tone after liposuction. This advanced plasma/RF device helps tissues contract, refining results.
For women seeking a modest, natural-looking enhancement, fat transfer offers an alternative to implants. Small to moderate improvements in size and shape are possible. Volume retention can vary, and sometimes multiple sessions are recommended.
Hands are often overlooked in rejuvenation, yet they reveal age quickly. Fat transfer to the hands restores fullness, softens tendons and veins, and provides a youthful look. Satisfaction rates are consistently high in published studies.
At BodyLuxe, we follow strict photographic standards:
Consistent lighting and background
Identical patient positioning
Honest timelines for fat transfer results (3 months, 6 months)
We do not use garment compression tricks or misleading poses. This protects patient trust.
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Chin and neck liposuction targets stubborn fat to create a cleaner jawline and smoother neck contour.
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Hellooo hourglass ⏳
This transformation was created with awake abdomen liposuction and fat transfer to the buttocks. Unwanted fat was removed from the stomach and waist to create a defined contour, then carefully transferred to the buttocks for added shape and balance…all while the patient remained awake under local anesthesia!
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She carried it all. Now it’s her turn. 🤍
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I hear “not too much” in consults all the time, and honestly, that’s usually the goal.
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The gym did its part. Lipo handled the stubborn spot.
Sometimes one area just won’t budge, no matter how consistent you are. Targeted liposuction can help refine your shape and reveal the definition you’ve been working for.
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A little change can make a big difference. ✨
This defined jawline was achieved with minimally invasive chin liposuction by Dr. Farrugia.
✔️ 45-minute procedure
✔️ No visible scars
✔️ Most patients return to work the very next day
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Your dream procedure should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
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She’s in full bloom. 🌸✨
No implants. No compromise. Just soft, natural volume created using the patient’s own fat.
This result was achieved through breast fat transfer, where fat is gently taken from one area of the body and strategically transferred to the breasts for a fuller, softer, naturally enhanced shape.
Why patients love fat transfer:
• Uses your own fat
• Nothing foreign in the body
• No stitches, no visible scars
• Safer alternative to implants
• Natural look and feel
• Minimal downtime, with most patients back to work in 5–7 days
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With Lipo 360 and fat transfer to the hips and buttocks, this patient achieved both. Fat was removed from the abdomen and waistline, then strategically placed to fill hip dips and enhance her natural curves.
The result is a more defined hourglass shape with smooth transitions from the waist to the hips and added fullness where it counts.
✔ Snatched waistline
✔ Filled hip dips
✔ Enhanced curves
✔ Fuller, rounder booty
✔ Awake procedure
✔ Typically 4–5 days of recovery
Dr. Farrugia’s approach focuses on shaping the entire figure—not just one area. By contouring the midsection and enhancing the hips and buttocks at the same time, he creates curves that look balanced, proportional, and natural.
This is what happens when you don’t just remove fat—you strategically relocate it.
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Summer sleeves? Optional. ✨
This patient wanted smoother, more contoured arms without the downtime of traditional surgery. By treating the arms, front bra rolls, and underarm area together, Dr. Farrugia created a balanced result from every angle.
Unlike approaches that only focus on part of the arm, Dr. Farrugia contours all the way around the arm for a natural, proportional appearance.
✔ Minimal downtime
✔ No general anesthesia
✔ No stitches
✔ No scars
The difference is in the details—and the view from the front, side, and back. Swipe to see how comprehensive arm contouring can help create a more sculpted, balanced look just in time for summer.
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✨ Curves, projection, and confidence — all without the downtime of a traditional BBL. ✨
Notice the incredible projection, the beautifully enhanced shape, and the way those hip dips have been seamlessly filled to create a smoother, more balanced silhouette. The goal isn’t just adding volume—it’s sculpting curves that look natural, proportional, and uniquely yours.
Dr. Farrugia has spent years perfecting advanced body contouring techniques, combining artistry with precision to create results that complement each patient’s anatomy. His expertise allows him to strategically place volume where it matters most, enhancing the waist-to-hip ratio while delivering the projection and contour patients are looking for.
One of the biggest advantages? This procedure is performed comfortably while you’re awake, avoiding the risks and recovery associated with general anesthesia. Most patients are back to work in just 4–5 days, making it an ideal option for those who want dramatic improvement without putting life on hold.
🔥 Enhanced projection
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🔥 Snatched waistline
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🔥 Back to work in 4–5 days
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✨Curves that look natural, balanced, and beautifully YOU✨
This gorgeous BBL result gave our patient the shape she was dreaming of — fuller projection, smoother curves, and those hip dips completely filled for a seamless silhouette 😍🍑
What makes this transformation even better?
✔️ No large scars
✔️ No stitches to remove
✔️ Minimal downtime — most patients are back to light activity in just 4-5 days
✔️ Natural-looking volume and contour enhancement
The goal is never to look “done” — it’s to create harmony, snatched curves, and confidence from every angle 🔥
A sculpted waist + rounded hips + smooth transitions = the ultimate body contouring combo.
Results like this don’t happen by accident — they come from precision, artistry, and understanding the female form at the highest level.
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This is your season to sculpt, refine, and feel confident in your summer body.
For a limited time, book your FormSculpt® Awake procedure and receive:
Why get one area treated when you can get two?
FormSculpt® Awake Lipo starting at:
• Chin sculpting with skin tightening from $3,000*
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