Nobody should need an engineering degree to understand what's happening to their body. AYON Body Contouring is Apyx Medical's single console combining ultrasound-assisted and power-assisted liposuction, Renuvion skin contraction, and closed-loop fat collection for transfer in one session. The FDA cleared it on May 13, 2025, and expanded the clearance to add power liposuction on May 11, 2026. [1] [2]
Why build an all-in-one system in the first place?
Here's the backstory, because it explains everything else. Until recently, body contouring meant separate machines for separate jobs. One device removed fat. A different device tightened skin. A third collected fat for transfer. A surgeon who wanted all three in one procedure had to juggle multiple standalone systems, switching between them mid-operation.
That's the problem AYON was designed around. Apyx Medical built the platform on a single console, called the Apyx One, so the surgeon can move between fat removal, skin contraction, and fat collection without changing machines. The company began a soft launch with select surgeons in the second half of 2025, with full U.S. commercial sales starting that September. [3]
What's actually inside the console?
Five functions live in the one system, and each does a distinct job:
- Infiltration and aspiration. The standard plumbing of liposuction: infusing the tumescent fluid, then suctioning the loosened fat out.
- Suction-assisted liposuction. The classic cannula technique, the foundation everything else builds on.
- Ultrasound-assisted liposuction. A probe emits ultrasound that emulsifies fat while preserving blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue, the approach that works well in fibrous areas.
- Closed-loop fat harvest and transfer. Removed fat is collected in a sterile closed loop, so it can be transferred elsewhere in the same session. This is the piece that matters for combination procedures like a BBL done alongside liposuction.
- Renuvion tissue contraction plus electrosurgical capability. Renuvion combines helium plasma with radiofrequency energy to contract tissue beneath the skin after fat removal. The Renuvion APR handpiece is FDA-cleared for coagulation of subcutaneous soft tissue following liposuction for aesthetic body contouring. [4]
A feature called LIFT Technology lets the surgeon make real-time adjustments during the procedure, responding to what the tissue is doing rather than running a fixed program. [3]
For perspective on the consolidation: Apyx states in its own 10-K filing that replicating everything the platform does would require a surgeon to purchase five separate systems. That's the company's own claim, and it frames the advantage honestly. This is about workflow consolidation, not a miracle device.
What does "integrated" mean for you on the table?
Here's the practical translation. In a single session, the surgeon can remove fat with ultrasound or power-assisted liposuction, contract the overlying tissue with Renuvion, and collect fat in a closed sterile loop for transfer, all from one console. Nobody is wheeling machines in and out. The procedure flows as one continuous plan.
Launch coverage around Dr. Robert Rey described the shift as moving from pure fat removal toward liposculpting: designing proportion, smooth transitions, and balance as part of one individualized plan, rather than just debulking one pocket at a time. [4]
Early adopters are already on record. Dr. Robert Rey introduced AYON liposculpting at his Woodland Hills practice in August 2026, and Comprehensive Medical Aesthetics in Miami partnered with Renuvion South Florida to add the system in January 2026. Both announcements are press-release material, so read them as adoption facts, not proof of results. [4] [5]
What does the skin-tightening evidence actually show?
This is the part of the platform with real published data behind it. Two peer-reviewed studies, one by Barone and one by Vanek with 77 patients, looked at Renuvion used alongside lipoabdominoplasty and ultrasound-assisted lipoabdominoplasty. Patients who received Renuvion showed greater improvement in skin laxity and higher satisfaction, with no statistically significant increase in complications compared with surgery alone. [6]
Apyx cites more than 90 clinical documents supporting Renuvion technology. The company also describes Renuvion as the only FDA-cleared device for loose and lax skin following liposuction. That "only" claim is Apyx's own marketing statement, so take it as the company's position rather than an independent verdict. [7]
Why is everyone talking about this right now?
Part of the answer is the GLP-1 wave. Apyx points to more than 15 million GLP-1 drug users in the U.S., and CEO Charlie Goodwin has said publicly that rapid weight loss is driving demand for loose-skin and reshaping solutions. When medication takes the weight off quickly, the skin often can't keep up, and that's exactly the gap a platform combining fat removal with skin contraction is built to address. [8] [3]
The honest boundary
One thing needs saying plainly. No head-to-head study has shown that AYON Body Contouring produces better results, faster recovery, or less downtime than standalone devices doing the same individual jobs. The verified advantage is the consolidated, surgeon-designed workflow: one console, one session, one plan. Anyone promising you superior outcomes from the platform alone is ahead of the evidence.
Frequently asked questions
When did the FDA clear AYON?
May 13, 2025, for the initial 510(k): ultrasound-assisted liposuction, Renuvion skin contraction, and electrosurgical functions. Then May 11, 2026, for the expanded clearance adding power liposuction as a second liposuction modality. [1] [2]
What does "five systems in one" actually mean?
It's Apyx's own math, from their 10-K filing: replicating everything the AYON console does would require a surgeon to buy five separate systems. The claim describes workflow consolidation, not superior results. [3]
What does the Renuvion skin-tightening evidence show?
Two peer-reviewed studies tested Renuvion alongside lipoabdominoplasty. In Vanek's study of 77 patients, the Renuvion group showed greater skin-laxity improvement and higher satisfaction, with no statistically significant increase in complications versus surgery alone. [6]
Does AYON produce better results than standalone devices?
Not proven. No head-to-head study has shown better results, faster recovery, or less downtime. Apyx cites more than 90 clinical documents supporting Renuvion, but the verified advantage of the platform is the consolidated workflow: one console, one session, one plan. [7]
Why is demand for this kind of platform rising now?
Follow the GLP-1 wave. Apyx points to more than 15 million GLP-1 drug users in the U.S., with rapid weight loss driving demand for loose-skin and reshaping solutions. The company ran a soft launch with select surgeons in the second half of 2025 and began full U.S. commercial sales that September. [8] [3]
Sources
[1] https://thedermdigest.com/u-s-fda-grants-510k-clearance-to-apyx-medicals-ayon-body-contouring-system/ [2] https://apyxmedical.com/apyx-medical-corporation-receives-expanded-fda-510k-clearance-adding-power-liposuction-capability-to-ayon-body-contouring-system/ [3] https://www.stocktitan.net:443/sec-filings/APYX/10-k-apyx-medical-corp-files-annual-report-e0c7fc8f920a.html [4] https://www.einpresswire.com/article/937510634/plastic-rejuvenation-medical-introduces-ayon-body-liposculpting-with-dr-robert-rey [5] https://www.einpresswire.com/article_pdf/881121624/comprehensive-medical-aesthetics-expands-body-contouring-in-miami-offering-with-ayon-body-contouring-system [6] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apyx-medical-announces-positive-outcomes-two-clinical-studies-evaluating-renuvionr-body [7] https://www.centralcharts.com/en/982935-apyx-medical-corp/news/5096201-apyx-medical-corporation-announces-two-peer-reviewed-publications-on-the-use-of-renuvion-in-abdominal-body-contouring-procedures [8] https://plasticsurgerypractice.com/client-objectives/aesthetics/body-makeover/fda-clears-all-one-body-contouring-system/If you're wondering whether an integrated plan makes sense for your body, that's a conversation, not a brochure. Dr. Michael Stefan walks every consult through the same question:
What would each part of this system actually do for you, and do you need all of it or just some of it?
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