Lipo 360 Upland, CA
Contour Your Entire Midsection With Lipo 360, An Approach That Treats The Abdomen, Waist, Flanks, And Back As One Connected Shape.
Contour Your Entire Midsection With Lipo 360, An Approach That Treats The Abdomen, Waist, Flanks, And Back As One Connected Shape.
Defined From Every Angle
Stubborn fat around the midsection can soften your natural shape even when you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Lipo 360 uses a full-circle approach, treating connected areas around your midsection so everything looks balanced. At Face N Body Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Upland, Dr. Edward Park and Dr. Alex Cheah design each Lipo 360 plan based on your body, skin quality, and natural shape, instead of just removing as much fat as possible.
All-Around Definition
Lipo 360, sometimes called 360-degree or circumferential liposuction, is a body contouring procedure that uses liposuction on several areas of the torso. Rather than just treating the abdomen or love handles, the surgeon looks at how your abdomen, waist, flanks, and back connect from all sides.
The term “360” refers to the treatment plan, not a certain device or technology. The procedure is still liposuction, done through small incisions with a thin tube called a cannula to remove fat under the skin. Lipo 360 is a cosmetic procedure for shaping the body, not for weight loss. Its goal is to reduce stubborn fat and create smoother lines around your midsection.
Complete Contouring
Lipo 360 typically focuses on the areas that most influence the shape of the waist and torso:
Some treatment plans may extend into the mid-back, bra-line area, hips, or nearby transition zones when those areas affect the overall contour. Lipo 360 is not a one-size-fits-all procedure. The areas treated depend on where you have unwanted fat and how those spots connect.
Traditional liposuction and Lipo 360 both remove localized fat beneath the skin. The key difference is how the procedure is planned.
Traditional Liposuction | Lipo 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Planning | May target one specific area | Treats several connected torso areas |
| Common areas | Any appropriate stubborn pockets | Abdomen, waist, flanks, and back |
| Goal | Targeted fat removal | Circumferential torso contouring |
| Technique | Liposuction | Liposuction |
| Best for | Isolated areas | Fat distributed around the midsection |
If you’re only concerned about one area and the rest of your body looks balanced, traditional liposuction focused on that spot might be a better option.
Continuous Contours
Your waistline has depth and shape from every angle. If you flatten just the abdomen but leave the love handles, those untreated areas can stand out more. Reducing the flanks without thinking about the lower back can also disrupt the smooth line into your hips.
Lipo 360 lets the surgeon look at all these connected areas as one shape. They can decide where removing fat will help define your figure, where extra contouring can smooth out transitions, and where to leave some volume to keep your natural proportions. The goal is to create a shape that looks balanced from every angle, front, side, and back.
Targeted Refinement
Lipo 360 removes stubborn fat located beneath the skin. It may improve:
Lipo 360 does not directly correct:
If you have a lot of loose skin or weak abdominal muscles, just removing fat may not give you the results you want. Losing a lot of weight can also leave extra skin, which might need to be removed with a different procedure instead of more liposuction.
Fitted To You
A good candidate for Lipo 360 usually has stubborn fat in a few areas around the midsection, is close to their ideal weight, and wants to shape their body rather than lose a lot of weight. Having skin that can bounce back is also important, since the skin needs to adjust to your new shape after fat is removed. Candidates should be in good health, keep a steady weight, follow advice about not smoking, and have realistic expectations about what the procedure can do.
If you have a lot of loose skin, poor skin elasticity, separated abdominal muscles, or still need to lose a lot of weight, Lipo 360 by itself may not be right for you. You might need a tummy tuck, another body contouring procedure, or to wait until your weight is stable before having surgery.
If you’re not sure whether your concern is mostly fat, loose skin, or muscle separation, an in-person consultation can help you find out. Dr. Park or Dr. Cheah will look at your whole midsection and explain which treatment options match your body and your goals.
Lipo 360 and tummy tuck surgery solve different problems.
Lipo 360 | Tummy Tuck | |
|---|---|---|
| Stubborn subcutaneous fat | Yes | May be addressed with added liposuction |
| Excess abdominal skin | No | Yes |
| Abdominal muscle separation | No | Can be repaired |
| Flanks and back | Common treatment areas | Not automatically treated |
| Incisions | Several small access points | Longer lower-abdominal incision |
| Circumferential contouring | Yes | May require additional liposuction |
Lipo 360 primarily removes fat. A tummy tuck can remove excess skin and give the surgeon access to repair separated abdominal muscles when needed.
Yes, some patients can benefit from having liposuction and a tummy tuck together. The right plan depends on how much fat and skin need to be removed, if muscle repair is needed, how complex the surgery will be, and what’s safest for you.
If you’re deciding between Lipo 360 and a tummy tuck, a consultation will help you understand the differences. You will find out what each procedure can do, if combining them makes sense, and what to expect during recovery.
Balanced Definition
For carefully selected patients, potential benefits include:
The best results depend on your unique body. Your rib cage, hips, abdominal muscles, skin elasticity, and how your fat is distributed all play a part in your final shape.
Precision in Practice
Before surgery, Dr. Park or Dr. Cheah will check and mark the areas to be treated from different angles. Face N Body uses a special solution with saline, local anesthetic, and epinephrine to prepare the fat and help reduce bleeding during liposuction.
Small incisions are made in hidden spots. A thin tube called a cannula goes under the skin to loosen and remove fat with gentle suction. During Lipo 360, the surgeon works on several areas, making sure everything stays even and the transitions between your abdomen, waist, flanks, and back look smooth. The type of anesthesia or sedation you need depends on how much work is being done and your treatment plan.
How Much Fat Is Removed During Lipo 360?
There is no set amount of fat that should be removed. The safe amount depends on your health, which areas are being treated, your body size, how your fat is distributed, and your surgical plan. Taking out more fat does not always lead to better results. The goal is to remove just enough fat to improve your shape, without causing uneven spots or unnatural dips.
Since Lipo 360 treats several areas around your torso, you may feel sore, swollen, and tight in your abdomen, sides, and back all at once. This can make it harder to bend, twist, sleep, or get comfortable for the first few days. Swelling, bruising, tenderness, and changes in skin feeling are common after liposuction. These are normal parts of healing and usually get better over time.
You will likely feel the most soreness and swelling in the first few days. Gentle walking is good for your circulation, but you should avoid heavy activity for now.
Most people can go back to light work or normal activities within a few days to a week, depending on how much was done and what their job requires.
Swelling keeps going down, and your new shape will start to show more clearly. Face N Body usually asks you to avoid heavy exercise and lifting for two to four weeks, or until your surgeon says it is safe.
Some swelling may last for a few weeks or even a couple of months. Your shape will keep improving as your body heals and the tissues settle.
After liposuction, you will wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling and support your healing tissues. Face N Body usually recommends wearing it for several weeks, but your surgeon will give you specific instructions based on your treatment and recovery.
Gradual Reveal, Lasting Contours
You’ll notice some changes right away since the fat has been removed, but swelling will hide most of your new shape at first. You will usually start to see more definition in four to six weeks. It usually takes about three to six months for your final results to show, as swelling goes down and your skin adjusts.
How Long Do Lipo 360 Results Last?
Fat cells taken out during Lipo 360 are gone for good. However, the fat cells that remain can still get bigger, so keeping a steady weight and healthy habits will help you keep your results. Pregnancy, major weight changes, or normal aging can still affect how your torso looks over time.
An Informed Decision
Lipo 360 is a type of plastic surgery, so it comes with possible risks as well as benefits. Some risks include:
Treating several areas at once can make the surgery more complex than treating just one spot. The amount of fat removed and the number of areas treated should always be balanced with your safety in mind.
A Larger Plan
Yes. Depending on your goals and health, Lipo 360 may sometimes be combined with a tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift (BBL), or another body contouring procedure. It may also be incorporated into a mommy makeover. A mommy makeover can include procedures such as tummy tuck, breast lift, or breast augmentation based on the patient’s concerns.
Having more than one surgery at the same time can mean just one recovery period, but that is not always the best choice. The length of surgery, how much is being done, recovery needs, and safety all matter. Some procedures work well together, while others are better done separately.
The Power of Two
Face N Body Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery brings together the experience and perspective of board-certified plastic surgeons Dr. Edward Park and Dr. Alex Cheah. Dr. Park has more than two decades of surgical experience and completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery training at Stanford. Dr. Cheah is double board-certified in plastic surgery and general surgery and completed his plastic surgery training at UT Southwestern. Together, they combine technical precision with an artistic understanding of proportion, approaching cosmetic surgery with the goal of creating results that look balanced and natural.
That same attention to detail extends throughout the patient experience: personalized care, thoughtful guidance, and refinement over excess. Surgery is performed in our private, AAAHC-accredited on-site surgery center in Upland, supported by an experienced surgical team that includes a board-certified anesthesiologist with more than 30 years of outpatient surgical experience. From consultation through recovery, patients receive coordinated care in one dedicated setting.
At your in-person consultation with Dr. Edward Park or Dr. Alex Cheah, you will find out which areas need treatment, talk about whether Lipo 360 or another option is right for you, learn about possible risks and recovery, and get a treatment plan tailored to your body. Contact Face N Body Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Upland, CA, to book your consultation.
The “360” refers to treating connected areas around the circumference of the torso rather than one isolated pocket of fat. It describes the overall contouring approach, not a particular liposuction device.
The upper and lower abdomen, waist, flanks, and back are common treatment areas. The exact areas vary depending on your anatomy and where treatment is needed to create smooth transitions around the midsection.
Lipo 360 uses traditional liposuction principles for fat removal, but the planning is broader. Standard liposuction may target one or two specific areas, while Lipo 360 considers several connected areas around the torso within one contouring plan.
Lipo 360 does not remove significant excess skin. Patients with good skin elasticity may see the skin adapt to the smaller underlying contour, while substantial loose or hanging skin may require a procedure such as a tummy tuck.
No. Liposuction removes excess fat but does not repair separated abdominal muscles. When diastasis recti is contributing to abdominal protrusion, tummy tuck surgery may be needed to repair the abdominal wall.
No. Lipo 360 is a body contouring procedure designed to reduce stubborn pockets of fat. It is best suited to patients who are already reasonably close to a stable target weight rather than those seeking significant weight loss.
Many patients return to light work or routine activities within several days to about one week. Strenuous activity generally requires additional healing time, and Face N Body commonly limits heavy exercise for approximately two to four weeks. Swelling can continue improving for several months.
Yes, for carefully selected patients. Combining the procedures may make sense when stubborn fat, excess skin, and abdominal muscle laxity need to be addressed together. Whether the procedures should be combined or staged depends on the extent of treatment and overall safety.
The cost of Lipo 360 varies based on the number of areas treated, the complexity of the surgical plan, anesthesia and facility needs, and whether additional procedures are performed. Face N Body can provide a personalized estimate after your anatomy and treatment plan have been evaluated.
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