6 Things You Need to Know About 360° Liposuction

By Ysabel Vitangcol on January 22, 2018

360° Liposuction is one of the most misunderstood cosmetic procedures. Few people understand that it is not as traumatizing as we’re led to believe! Read on as we explain everything you need to know about 360° Liposuction procedure and debunk its many medical myths.

Liposuction is Not Just For Those on The “Heavy Side”

Are you having difficulty losing your tummy or arm flab no matter how much you workout? 360° Liposuction can be a great way to sculpt your figure and get rid of your problem areas. “The procedure is done on stubborn areas—like the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. These are areas where it’s harder to lose fat,” according to Dr. Joey Muñoz, Associate Physician of Belo Greenbelt. “The ideal candidate is someone with minimal to moderate fat, and has the discipline to work out and eat right.”

You Lose Inches With Liposuction

Yes, Liposuction trims inches off your problem areas! This means that you won’t lose weight as drastically. Since liposuction improves your body shape, you can look forward to having a more sculpted figure. Significant changes can be seen after 3 to 6 months. It’s best if you stick to a healthy diet and a doctor-approved workout post-op for the best results.

Diet And Exercise Are Needed To Maintain Your Results

Nope! Liposuction improves how you look, because it smoothens and tightens loose skin, which could be due to aging or childbirth. Without a strict diet and a regular exercise routine, patients who undergo liposuction often find themselves gaining unnecessary fat in some areas. This is because their cells expand due to weight gain.

Swelling is Minimal and Downtime Isn’t So Bad.

People think that liposuction is very painful, but it’s a tolerable procedure. According to Dr. Munoz, they’re able to limit the swelling because they use a smaller fiberoptic tip that’s inserted in a very thin cannula to make the procedure less traumatic compared to other surgical clinics. This also makes the recovery time faster. “Many patients are up and about the following day. Some resume working after 2-3 days,” adds Dr. Muñoz. “In fact, we encourage our patients to go back to their regular activities as soon as they can.”

READ MORE: When Can I Workout After 360° Liposuction?

Results Vary Per Patient

A lot of surgical clinics perform liposuction, but the results vary. At the Belo Medical Group, doctors are trained to assess their patient’s body thoroughly before recommending any treatment. Because of this, each patient’s assessment is different, making the treatment personal and customizable depending on their needs, goals, and lifestyles. During your consultation, your surgeon will be able to brief everything you need to know and expect before, during and after the procedure.

You Need To Be Medically Cleared Before Doing 360° Liposuction

According to Dr. Munoz, some patients worry that they might not wake up after the procedure due to surgical complications, but this is untrue. “Lipo candidates are required to undergo blood, X-ray, and Electrocardiography (ECG) tests to monitor heart rate. These are overseen by a cardiologist or an internist, who then give us a go signal to perform the procedure,” says Dr. Muñoz. “If the patient is not medically cleared, we do not go through with liposuction.”

Belo 360° Liposuction’s price may vary, depending on doctor’s recommendation. Call 8819-BELO (2356) or click here to book a consultation today!