Lipo 360 (or 360 Lipo) refers to the body areas where liposuction is performed – three hundred and sixty degrees, or all the way around the midsection. That’s all there is to it! If a liposuction procedure includes lipo on a patient’s abdomen and waist / hips (which reaches around to either side of the spine), then it’s considered Lipo 360°.

It’s important to note that Lipo 360° is not a trademark, brand name, or special type of liposuction procedure. Any liposuction surgeon can claim to offer Lipo 360° – it’s mostly just a marketing buzzword. All it means is liposuction on the stomach and love handles, which any liposuction specialist will be able to provide. Some surgeons will use this to refer to liposuction that also includes the back – because it’s not an official term, there’s no one definition. It’s also important to note that Lipo 360° is different from what’s sometimes called “fully body liposuction.” Lipo 360° only addresses the midsection, and won’t suction fat from arms, thighs, calves or upper back.

Generally when we talk about a 360 Lipo procedure the expectation is that all the body areas will be completed in one session – but it will depend on the size of the case, and the type of anesthetic used. Lipo 360° doesn’t refer to any specific type of liposuction device or procedure, like laser liposuction (SmartLipo) or Vaser. You can have 360 Lipo performed with SmartLipo, with Power Lipo, with Vaser, or with standard liposuction equipment. As with any liposuction procedure, there is a risk of loose skin after fat is removed. It’s especially important to include skin tightening (like the laser stimulation found in SmartLipo) as part of a 360° procedure.