“Liposuction 360” is a term that has been increasingly used to describe liposuction that encompasses the whole body (front and back). We typically perform liposuction on the front and back of the body to treat the body in 360 to achieve maximal effect.
Lipo 360 is a liposuction procedure that encompasses all areas of the midsection, covering 360 degrees around. The corresponding areas that are able to undergo treatment include the abdominals, both upper and lower, the obliques, and the mid- to lower back.
Liposuction results are considered permanent due to the unique nature of fat cells.
The biggest advantage is in the end result. Traditional liposuction usually focuses on removing a certain amount of fat, but the more comprehensive nature of Lipo 360 allows it to focus on your overall proportions. As such, many patients find that Lipo 360 brings them much closer to the form and figure they desire.
You can generally expect to lose between one and three pounds of fat from liposuction if you are already at your goal weight. If you are not yet at your goal weight, you may be able to lose closer to 10 or 11 pounds from lipo safely depending on your body mass.
With liposuction you can lose about 2 sizes. 6 to 7 litres of fat can be removed at most, depending on which areas you are having treated. Liposuction is especially suitable if you want to reduce local accumulation of fat that dieting and plenty of exercise have been unable to shift.
You may also begin to notice loose skin in the areas treated with liposuction. This is normal and your skin will continue to tighten over the next 2-3 months.
Unfortunately, it is possible for fat to return after liposuction... if you allow it to come back. In general, the more weight gained by a patient after liposuction, the less dramatic their results will be.
If you have low visceral fat and only need subcutaneous fat removed, you will likely see a slimmer waist after stomach liposuction. You may even lose between 1 – 3 inches from your waist.
The results will be permanent since liposuction permanently removes fat cells from an area, and fat cells do not grow back or duplicate in the area where liposuction has been done.
Pain varies considerably from person to person. For most, it feels like having a giant bruise in the area that was treated. It shouldn't be so severe that it keeps you from concentrating on other things (reading, watching TV, walking, etc.). You should have realistic expectations of pain.
Immediately after liposuction, your stomach may still look big. That is because swelling is a normal part of the surgical recovery process. After any type of surgical procedure, the tissues naturally swell as they recover. Therefore, having a belly bulge after stomach lipo doesn't mean the procedure hasn't worked.
Losing Weight Prior to Surgery
Patients with body weight up to 30 percent higher than the ideal weight may be accepted for liposuction. However, excessively overweight or obese patients may first have to lose weight before they can be considered for this procedure.
In order to achieve the best results from your 360 Lipo treatment, it is advisable to lose weight to get as close to your ideal weight as possible before undergoing the procedure.
Unlike traditional liposuction, Dr. Jones removes excess fat under local anesthetic. You will be fully alert as your body is sculpted, yet there will be no pain during your procedure.
Yes, it is possible to get a flat stomach from lipo. However, it is not a guarantee. This procedure can only remove around a third of the fat in a large targeted area, like the abdomen. Also, it is possible that the only way to achieve a flat stomach is receiving a tummy tuck.
It's important to keep in mind that liposuction results are not necessarily permanent. While the fat cells are removed from your body for good, some fat cells still remain and can grow. It's up to you to take good care of yourself so that you can enjoy your slimmer look for a long time.
There is not a set maximum weight for liposuction. In other words, liposuction can technically be performed safely on patients of any size or BMI. Still, most plastic surgeons do have a cut off BMI of around 30 for their patients.
During the first few days of recovery, you can expect moderate pain and soreness. Your surgeon will have given you pain medication to make this discomfort manageable, so follow your medication schedule closely.
The mechanism may be that fat tissue in the abdomen, once liposuctioned, releases certain hormones that have a higher relative influence on breast enlargement.
When fat deposits are removed through liposuction, those fat cells are gone forever. After liposuction, the body's contour is improved, and ideally, the areas in question are now more in proportion to the rest of the body. That said, there will always be some fat cells left in the areas where liposuction was done.
Patients should not expect to lose a dramatic amount of weight with liposuction. However, because fat is removed from cosmetically important areas, liposuction should produce significant improvements in aesthetic appearance.
Why do lumps occur? Lumps and bumps are common side effects after a liposuction procedure. The procedure is performed with a cannula which creates tunnels under the skin to suction out excess fat. After the procedure, these tunnels can fill with fluid, leading to a lumpy-looking exterior.
If loose skin is a concern for you, a tummy tuck will give you the best results. If you simply have small pockets of fat around your midsection that you'd like to address, liposuction is probably the best option for you.