360° Liposuction

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, 360° liposuction is a body-contouring procedure designed to remove localised areas of excess fat around the torso and improve overall body contour and proportion. The term 360° refers to treating multiple areas around the body, commonly including the abdomen, flanks, waist, and back, rather than focusing on a single area.

Liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss treatment. A detailed surgical assessment is required to determine whether it is appropriate for the individual patient.

1. Principle

The principle of 360° liposuction is to selectively remove excess subcutaneous fat from multiple areas of the torso to create a more balanced and defined body contour.

Treatment planning considers the patient's body proportions, fat distribution, skin elasticity, overall health, and desired contour.

Key principles include:

• Reduction of localised subcutaneous fat
• Improvement of waist and abdominal definition
• Contouring of the flanks and back
• Creating balanced body proportions
• Preserving appropriate fat layers for a natural contour
• Individualised treatment based on anatomy and skin quality

2. Mechanism

During liposuction, small incisions are made in selected areas and a thin cannula is inserted beneath the skin. The cannula is used to loosen and remove excess subcutaneous fat through controlled suction.

In 360° liposuction, multiple areas around the torso may be treated during the same surgical procedure. The surgeon carefully removes fat from different regions to achieve a proportionate contour while preserving important tissues and avoiding excessive fat removal.

Following the procedure, the body gradually adapts to the new contour as swelling decreases and tissues heal.

Overall approach:

Surgical assessment → Targeted fat removal → Tissue healing → Reduction in treated fat volume → Improved body contour

3. Indications

360° liposuction may be considered for patients with localised areas of excess fat that have not responded adequately to diet and exercise.

Common treatment areas include:

• Abdomen
• Waist
• Flanks or love handles
• Lower back
• Upper back
• Hip region
• Other selected areas based on individual anatomy

It may be considered when the patient's body weight is relatively stable but localised fat deposits affect body proportions or contour.

Patients with significant skin laxity may require additional procedures, such as a tummy tuck or other body-contouring surgery, rather than liposuction alone.

4. Contraindications & Precautions

As a surgical procedure, 360° liposuction requires a comprehensive medical evaluation before treatment.

Potential contraindications include:

• Serious uncontrolled medical conditions
• Active infection
• Significant bleeding or clotting disorders
• Conditions that substantially increase anaesthetic or surgical risk
• Poor wound-healing capacity
• Unstable body weight or uncontrolled obesity where appropriate
• Unrealistic expectations regarding the procedure

Important precautions include:

• Smoking or nicotine use
• Medications that increase bleeding risk
• Significant cardiovascular or respiratory conditions
• Previous abdominal or body-contouring surgery
• Significant skin laxity
• Conditions that may affect recovery or mobility after surgery

Appropriate pre-operative investigations and medical clearance may be required based on the patient's health and the extent of the planned procedure.

360° Liposuction at Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic

At Lakeside Regenerrative Clinic, 360° liposuction is planned with emphasis on patient safety, anatomical assessment, proportionate fat removal, and natural-looking body contours.

Our surgical team evaluates fat distribution, skin elasticity, body proportions, medical history, and individual expectations before recommending an appropriate treatment plan.

Patients are counselled regarding the procedure, expected outcomes, recovery period, limitations, and potential complications before surgery.

Consult our surgical team to determine whether 360° liposuction is suitable for your body-contouring goals.