FAQS

At our Appleton, Milwaukee/Brookfield, and Gurnee clinics, Awake Liposuction costs between $4,000 and $7,000. See our PRICING PAGE for a detailed list. A hospital offering traditional liposuction typically costs $10,000 or more.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons recommends that no more than 5 liters of fat should be removed per session. That guideline applies to both liposuction and Awake Liposuction.

Most patients experience mild pain during the procedure, but tolerate it well with the help of prescribed medications. The day after Awake Liposuction is the hardest, as you will be very sore. Minimal procedure narcotics are given, but may not be needed, and patients report sufficient comfort levels with Tylenol.  Normal daily activities can be resumed as tolerated, normally a few days after the procedure. 97% of people are back to work within 3 days.

As an FDA-approved device and procedure, any complications from Awake Liposuction must be reported to the FDA. To date, there has been no death, skin necrosis, or embolism associated with Awake Liposuction.

Just about every area can be safely treated, including abs, flanks, inner/outer thighs, calves, arms, backs, necks, and chins. The system is also routinely used to reduce both male and female breasts.

• Before the Procedure: The day of the procedure, your provider will prescribe an anti-anxiety pill, if needed, for anxiety. Otherwise, the procedure is performed in the Appleton, Brookfield/Milwaukee, or Gurnee office with only local anesthesia by a trained, licensed, and insured medical provider.

• During the procedure, you will be awake the entire time. You can sleep, read, listen to music, or play games on your phone (although no pictures or videos will be allowed during the procedure). You will feel some gentle pressure, vibration, and the occasional pinch, but not pain.

• After the Procedure: Immediately following your procedure, you will be able to see your results. Keep in mind that a great deal of fluid is used during the procedure, so there will be some initial swelling. You will then be dressed in a compression garment. The duration of wearing a compression garment varies by treatment area but is typically 1-3 months. This is VITAL in healing and optimizing results!

Since we won’t use general anesthesia, you can leave the Appleton, Brookfield/Milwaukee, or Gurnee office on your own right after the procedure. However, you MUST have someone drive you home due to medications and fluid shifts that occur during the procedure. After you get home, take a rest for a couple of hours because you may feel tired. The next day, you should take a shower and go for a walk (about 1-2 miles) to help with drainage. The entry points are small (1/4”) and will close naturally within 24 hours, so they don’t need stitches. They will be covered with bandages.

You will see some results immediately after the procedure. Tightening of the procedure area will continue over the next 30 days, with about 60% of the results visible within 3 weeks. The skin tightening is natural and permanent (with weight maintenance). In contrast, heat-induced skin tightening lasts less than a year.

ighten as much as others, such as the arms. This is simply due to gravity. Additionally, when a large volume of fat is removed, the skin may not fully retract, but it will tighten considerably. Clients must wear compression garments as directed to ensure optimal skin tightening. Irregularities in the skin present before the procedure, such as stretch marks or dimpling, will not necessarily be removed through the procedure. However, you will see a generalized improvement in the contour of the treated area.

If a revision is needed, the cost starts at $500 per area.

NO! After your Awake Liposuction treatment, the fat cells in the treated area will never regenerate, as they are no longer in your body. With weight maintenance, the fat removal and skin tightening are permanent. Also, unlike other fat removal procedures, you will not have to have repeated treatments on the same area.

• Increased patient safety
• Less patient downtime
• Less bruising and swelling
• No burning or scarring of skin since no heat is generated
• Smoother, more beautiful results
• No general anesthesia needed
• Vibration-stimulated pain control during the procedure
• All skin types can be treated
• Natural skin retraction and tightening
• More cost-effective than CoolSculpting or Liposuction
• No need for multiple procedures

Awake Liposuction is not a weight-loss treatment, but it typically works best at the beginning of a weight-loss program. In our experience, removing excess fat builds tremendous confidence and momentum, setting you up for success on a sustained weight-loss journey.  Awake Liposuction also provides skin tightening in the treatment area, reducing sagging skin that one may experience after significant weight loss.  If you have already lost a lot of weight and need to remove excess skin, Awake Liposuction will not help, and we’d be happy to refer you to a plastic surgeon for a tummy tuck.

CoolSculpting®, Cryoslimming, or EMSculpt® are all external fat-reduction methods that use technology to eliminate fat cells gradually. They work well, but these options typically require many sessions over several months. Awake Liposuction goes beneath the skin to remove a much larger volume of stubborn fat cells in 1 session.

Awake Liposuction™ offers the same advanced awake liposuction approach used by many well-known national clinics — delivering beautiful, natural results with minimal downtime.

At Blue Wolf Transformations, our advantage is that we’re a locally owned and operated clinic in Appleton, Brookfield/Milwaukee, WI, and Appleton, IL. That means lower overhead, more personalized care, and affordable pricing without sacrificing quality or technology.

Experience the difference of a local team focused on you, not corporate shareholders.

People have varying tolerance for pain and recovery. You can start walking the day after your procedure again, and you can do moderate exercises that don’t involve your core after a week.

After one week, your body is ready to ease back into your fitness activities as you can tolerate.  Listen to your body and don’t overdo it.

Nicotine use reduces blood flow, making it harder for your body to heal properly. Nicotine also weakens the immune system, causing a higher chance of post-surgery infections. Nicotine reduces blood circulation, which can cause skin loss, scarring, or wounds that won’t heal. Nicotine increases the chances of dangerous clots forming. Overall, non-smokers heal more quickly and have fewer complications.

This page provides general educational information about candidacy for awake liposuction. It is not medical advice and does not replace consultation with a licensed healthcare professional. Individual suitability, risks, and expected outcomes must be determined through a personalized medical evaluation.