LIPO 360
Procedures
Lipo 360 Procedure in Shreveport and Monroe
Easy to gain, hard to shed, and not good for your health. Fat in the midsection is a common body complaint, keeping even the most physically fit person from realizing their ideal body shape. Often, diet and exercise alone are not enough to trim your waistline. This may be due to factors beyond your control such as genetics, low estrogen levels, or stress.
Belly fat is made up of visceral fat. Whereas most of the fat stored in our bodies is subcutaneous fat beneath our skin, visceral fat lies between our internal organs, deep in the abdomen, behind the abdominal wall.
This means that no matter how hard you try to lose weight, stubborn areas of fat stick to your waist, whether it’s a tiny post-baby bulge or love handles. You’re not alone if this describes you, but thanks to Lipo 360, you can finally get rid of the fat around your tummy, sides, and back and enjoy a sleek physique. Board-certified plastic surgeon Forrest Wall helps clients transform their bodies and achieve their ideal figure at The Plastic Surgery Center in Shreveport and Monroe. Continue reading to learn whether Lipo 360 is right for you.
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What is Lipo 360?
Lipo 360 is a body contouring procedure that is performed all the way around the waist - in other words, 360 degrees. Fat removal on the patient's abdomen, waist, hips, and around to either side of the spine is part of this procedure.
Lipo 360 is not “whole body liposuction,” even though it is frequently referred to in this way. Instead, it exclusively suctions fat from the stomach. Whole body liposuction removes fat from the arms, thighs, calves, or upper back.
Lipo 360 has a key advantage over other forms of liposuction. That’s because the procedure focuses on the final results, not just total fat removed from the body. Traditional liposuction does not always take into account how the patient looks afterward. More thorough outcomes are attainable through circumferential liposuction for those who desire a curvier, contoured shape in a shorter amount of time.
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Lipo 360 Procedure: How Does it Work?
Who Is the Right Candidate for Lipo 360?
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What is the Recovery Time for Lipo 360?
The answer to this question is determined by a variety of factors. To begin, the size of the cannulas used can be a determining factor in the length of recovery. The procedure is faster with larger cannulas, but more tissue damage occurs. General anesthesia use takes little to no extra recovery time (other than the anesthesia itself).
Swelling, bruising, and pain for a few days following Liposuction 360 surgery is common for most patients. The Plastic Surgery Center advises patients to stay home for the first few days following their procedure.
Lipo 360 has a short recovery period, and most patients resume normal activities within a few days. However, as with any surgical intervention, recovery time varies, and it's important to follow post-operative recommendations. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow during recovery that promote the best outcomes and swift healing. You’ll also need to avoid strenuous activities and exercise after your treatment. Overall, it normally takes anywhere from one to four weeks to go back to your normal routine.
To learn more about liposuction recovery, check out The Plastic Surgery Center blog.
Differences Between Liposuction and Lipo 360
One specific body part is targeted at a time with traditional liposuction in Louisiana. This is beneficial for reducing fat deposits under the skin, but it is not as effective in the trunk region. A more comprehensive liposuction surgery, Lipo 360 employs liposuction around the entire midsection to create a slender, more defined abdominal profile. The proportions of the entire midsection will be taken into account prior to treatment in order to avoid any irregular results from the fat removal.
In conclusion, general liposuction targets one specific area at a time, while Lipo 360 incorporates multiple areas at once.
What To Expect After Lipo 360
You’ll notice mild discomfort, as well as bruising, redness, and swelling after the procedure. Medications prescribed by your doctor can help reduce any pain. Your physician may advise you to wear a compression garment to reduce swelling post-op to facilitate recovery. Swelling usually starts to go away toward the end of the first week, but compression garments should be worn until week four or until your physician says you no longer need it. In some cases, moderate swelling can linger up to six weeks, but regardless, you should be able to return to work within a few days.
It’s likely you won’t see your desired results immediately after your surgery. And for a short time, you may actually feel like you gained weight or appear larger in the treated area. Up to 10 pounds of fat can be removed during a single liposuction treatment. However, bloating can result due to swelling and fluid retention. Once the swelling goes down, your results will be evident. Depending on how much fat is eliminated, you’ll likely observe noticeable results within 1 to 3 months following the procedure.
