Is Lipo 360 the Right Choice for the Sculpted Midsection You Want?
If you regularly opt to wear loose-fitting pants and shirts because you’re self-conscious about a muffin top or “bra rolls,” you’re not alone. Many people struggle with excess fat around the middle, particularly with age or after experiencing pregnancy and childbirth. This can be a problem even when you’re close to your ideal weight; sometimes, despite your best efforts at diet and exercise, stubborn belly fat persists.
That’s why many people looking for a smoother, more contoured abdominal area and lower back are increasingly turning to a comprehensive liposuction technique called Lipo 360. This plastic surgery procedure targets the entire midsection for a sculpted, more youthful look.
Let’s look at some of the major facets of Lipo 360 to help you decide if it may be right for you…
How is Lipo 360 Different from Traditional Liposuction?
Historically, the liposuction procedure has been used on very specific, isolated areas of the body that plastic surgery patients wanted to make slightly smaller. So, for example, if a woman thinks her belly button area has excess fat, she might seek out liposuction for that area alone.
With Lipo 360, however, we’re talking about a big-picture approach to address a patient’s concerns about their entire midsection. Customized to each person, we can strategically and artistically remove excess fat from areas like the lower abdomen, “love handles” (waist/hips area), and bra rolls, for example — typically in one procedure — to give an overall more sculpted and slimmer middle.
Addressing these related areas at once with a circumferential approach (literally going all the way around your middle) yields more balanced, proportional results than multiple isolated procedures that target different areas of the body.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for Lipo 360?
Whether Lipo 360 is the best fit for you depends on your body and your goals. You may be a good candidate for this procedure if:
- You are generally in good health
- You are close to (or have already achieved) your ideal weight or BMI
- You have some excess fat around the mid-region of the body that simply won’t go away with diet or exercise
- Your skin has enough elasticity (assessed by your plastic surgeon) so that no skin removal is needed. (If skin removal and liposuction are both needed, a tummy tuck may be a better fit for you.)
Keep in mind: Lipo 360 works best when you can maintain a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle long-term. While the results are generally long-lasting, and a small amount of weight fluctuation is normal, significant weight changes may negatively affect surgical results.
What Can You Expect from Surgery & Recovery?
Your customized surgical plan will be based on your unique body, health goals, and desired results as discussed with Dr. Lucas at your in-person consultation. In general, Lipo 360 surgery involves several small incisions in the targeted areas, strategically placed for minimal scarring and visibility. Next, Dr. Lucas uses Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) to remove the unwanted fat deposits around your midsection.
Some results will be noticeable very quickly after surgery; however, it’s natural to have some post-surgical swelling, so it can take up to several months to enjoy the full results of your Lipo 360. Scars will be small and discreetly placed, fading significantly with proper care.
It’s Time for Personalized Care to Achieve Your Goals
Ultimately, the best way to determine whether Lipo 360 is right for your body and your goals is by consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon. You can start your journey to a smoother, slimmer, and natural-looking midsection by booking a consultation with Dr. Lucas, one of Knoxville’s most experienced and respected plastic surgeons.
We can’t wait to help you achieve real, lasting confidence!
