Circumferential fat removal under tumescent local anesthesia — no general anesthetic, no hospital, and you walk out the same day.
Awake liposuction uses tumescent local anesthesia: a dilute anesthetic solution numbs the treatment area completely while you stay comfortable and responsive. Because there is no general anesthesia, you avoid intubation, airway risk, prolonged grogginess and a hospital facility fee — and Dr. Balgobin can ask you to shift position or engage muscles during the case, which improves contour accuracy.
Lipo 360 treats the abdomen, flanks and back as one continuous circumference rather than isolated pockets. Treating the full cylinder is what produces a genuine waist — spot-treating the abdomen alone often leaves a shelf at the flank.
2–4 hours in office. Compression garment applied. You walk out and rest at home; someone drives you.
Expect fluid leakage and a deep-bruise ache. Walk hourly. Most patients use only over-the-counter analgesics plus what's prescribed.
Most return to non-physical work in 3–7 days. Lymphatic massage begins as directed.
Swelling resolves progressively; compression continues per plan. Final contour at 3–6 months.
You will feel pressure and movement, and occasional brief stinging when the anesthetic is placed, but the treated area is fully numb. Most patients describe the experience as strange rather than painful and hold a conversation throughout.
Safe volume depends on your body size and the number of areas treated; Dr. Balgobin will give you a specific plan at consultation. Liposuction is a contouring procedure, not a weight-loss procedure — the goal is shape.
If your skin has moderate laxity, adding Retraction™ Smart RF during the same session drives subdermal contraction and meaningfully improves the final contour. Dr. Balgobin will tell you honestly whether you need it.
Light walking immediately, cardio typically around 2–3 weeks, and full resistance training usually at 4–6 weeks depending on the areas treated.
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