Lipo 360
Lipo 360 shapes the midsection, including the abdomen, waist, flanks, and back.
At Heights Plastic Surgery, we begin by looking at your body, skin elasticity, and whether liposuction alone will meet your needs.
The term “360” refers to the areas treated, not a specific device or single technique. We decide which areas to treat, the method, and the anesthesia plan during your consultation.
Lipo 360, also known as: 360-degree liposuction \ LIE-poe-suck-shun
A body contouring procedure that removes excess fat from the midsection to create a more defined waistline and a smoother, more sculpted torso. Treatment typically focuses on the abdomen, flanks, and back to improve overall body proportions.
Procedure options: Traditional Liposuction, Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL), Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction (UAL), Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL), Renuvion
Addresses Localized fullness around the abdomen, waist, flanks, and lower back
Procedure Time Varies with treatment areas and the surgical plan
Eligibility Adults in good general health with localized fat and realistic expectations
Possible Side Effects Swelling, bruising, soreness, temporary numbness, and contour irregularities
Lipo 360 is a type of liposuction that targets the midsection, usually including the abdomen, waist or flanks, and back. Rather than just treating the front of the abdomen, your surgeon looks at your torso from all sides.
A thin tube removes fat through small cuts in the skin. “Lipo 360” does not mean a certain device, amount of fat, or guaranteed outcome. Heights Plastic Surgery offers different liposuction methods. Your surgeon will suggest the best approach for your body and goals.
Liposuction targets fat just under the skin. It does not remove deeper fat, fix separated abdominal muscles, or get rid of loose skin. If loose skin or muscle separation is your main concern, a tummy tuck might be a better option.
Your plan might include the upper or lower abdomen, waist, flanks, and lower back.
The surgeon chooses areas that matter most to your goals and can be treated safely at the same time. Treating more areas is not always better. For example, arms and thighs need their own plan.
If you have localized fat and good skin elasticity, treating the whole torso can give you a smoother shape than just working on one area.
Potential benefits include:
Most candidates are close to their ideal weight, have fat in certain areas around the trunk, and are healthy enough for surgery. How well your skin bounces back after fat removal depends on its elasticity. Your surgeon will look at your medical history, medications, nicotine use, past procedures, and your goals.
You may be a candidate if you:
Lipo 360 does not fix a lot of loose skin or separated abdominal muscles. If your skin cannot tighten enough after fat is removed, loose skin may become more obvious. In that case, a tummy tuck or another body-contouring procedure might be better. Your surgeon will explain the pros and cons of each option during your consultation.
How you prepare depends on your health and the surgery plan. Before your procedure:
1. Review your medical history. Share medications, supplements, allergies, and prior procedures.
2. Follow testing and medication instructions. Your team may request lab work or medical clearance and advise changes to certain medicines. Do not stop prescriptions without direction.
3. Stop nicotine as instructed. Smoking and nicotine can interfere with circulation and healing.
4. Arrange support. An adult should drive you home and help during early recovery.
5. Prepare for recovery. Your team will explain compression garment use, incision care, and what to have ready at home.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ preparation guidance also recommends arranging transportation and following the surgeon’s advice on medications and smoking.
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Lipo 360 is done as an outpatient surgery. Where the surgery happens and what anesthesia is used depend on how much treatment you need, your health, and if you are having other procedures. Heights does liposuction in a private, accredited surgical center.
Before anesthesia, your surgeon will review and mark the areas to be treated. A special fluid is used, and then a thin tube removes fat through small cuts. The surgeon works on each planned area and checks your shape as they go. You will need someone to drive you home afterward.
Heights offers power-assisted, ultrasound-assisted, and laser-assisted liposuction. These methods are not interchangeable promises. The surgeon recommends an approach after evaluating your anatomy. Your consultation is the time to discuss anesthesia options, procedure-specific risks, and how the plan may affect recovery.
You can expect soreness, bruising, swelling, and some temporary numbness. Since the abdomen, sides, and back may all be treated, your compression garment will cover more of your body than with single-area liposuction. Wear it as long as your surgeon tells you to.
Most people go back to their normal activities in steps. Some can return to desk work in a few days, but physical jobs and hard exercise usually take longer. Recovery after Lipo 360 depends on how much was done and if you had other procedures, so follow your surgeon’s advice instead of comparing to others.
Short, gentle walks may be encouraged when your team says it is safe. Avoid strenuous activity until cleared. Contact the office promptly for symptoms your care team has identified as concerning, such as worsening pain, unusual swelling, fever, shortness of breath, or incision changes.
Your shape will change after surgery, but swelling at first can hide the results. As the swelling goes down and your body heals, you’ll see your new waist and torso more clearly. Final results can take a few months.
Liposuction lowers the number of fat cells in the treated area, but the ones left can still get bigger if you gain weight. Keeping your weight steady helps keep your new shape. Aging and future weight changes can still affect your body.
The cost depends on how many areas are treated, their size, the technique used, anesthesia, facility time, and if you have other procedures
General liposuction prices do not apply to a full 360 plan. You’ll get a personal estimate after your exam and talking about your surgery plan.
Ask for a written list of what’s included, like surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs, garments, and follow-up visits. Heights can also talk to you about financing options if you need them.
Lipo 360 removes fat from the midsection. A tummy tuck gets rid of extra skin on the abdomen and can fix separated muscles, but it uses a different incision and recovery process. Some people need both fat removal and skin tightening, while others do better with just one procedure or a staged approach.
For broader changes after pregnancy, a mommy makeover consultation can address how abdominal and breast procedures may fit together. The practice’s liposuction overview covers other treatment areas and available techniques.
At Heights Plastic Surgery, we elevate your experience by bringing highly focused specialists together under one roof. Your aesthetic goals are guided by a team of board-certified plastic surgeons who have collectively published over 60 peer-reviewed medical papers and lectured around the world.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Cara Downey (who has been featured in Vogue) blends deep clinical knowledge with a vital female perspective to deliver elegant, beautifully natural-looking outcomes. Dr. Jamal Bullocks is a board-certified plastic surgeon and reconstructive surgery expert who pairs extensive research with international leadership, bringing absolute precision to every procedure. Dr. Megan Swonke is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon and an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist, whose unique background allows her to focus deeply on balance and harmony for the face and neck.
Our private, in-house surgery center offers the highest levels of safety, comfort, and privacy, and our comprehensive skin and wellness care ensures your aesthetic journey is entirely seamless. When you choose Heights Plastic Surgery, you are giving yourself the highest caliber of collaborative care from trusted experts who elevate beauty and empower confidence.
Lipo 360 is a descriptive name for liposuction planned around the midsection. It does not identify one device or technique. Your surgeon selects the plan for your anatomy.
No. Liposuction contours localized fat; it is not a major weight-loss procedure. Patients should be near a stable weight before surgery.
Liposuction removes fat, not loose skin. Skin elasticity affects how the area redrapes. Significant laxity may call for a tummy tuck or another procedure.
It varies with treatment scope, anesthesia, and any combined procedures. Your surgeon will give you a staged plan for work, activity, and exercise.
Sometimes. Combination surgery depends on your health, anatomy, operative time, and safety considerations. Your surgeon can explain whether combining or staging procedures is appropriate.
A consultation will help you understand what liposuction can and cannot do, and whether another procedure might be better for you. Contact Heights Plastic Surgery to talk about a plan that fits your body and your goals.
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