Liposuction 360 Recovery
Lipo 360 recovery is deceptively simple on paper and surprisingly detailed in practice. Small choices about massage timing, garment fit, and movement shape the contour you ultimately keep.
Understanding Lipo 360, honestly.
Liposuction 360, or lipo 360, is circumferential liposuction of the mid-section — abdomen, flanks, and back — usually in the same surgical session. The goal is a defined waistline and a clean transition from torso to hips without gaps or shelves in the contour.
Because fat was removed from every side, compression and drainage have to be even on every side. The real work of lipo 360 recovery is not rest; it is consistency. Patients who stay disciplined through weeks two, three, and four are the ones who end up with the sharpest, smoothest result.
Your Lipo 360 timeline
A realistic, phase-by-phase map of what the first six months tend to look like. Every recovery is individual, but the rhythms below are consistent enough to plan around.
Soreness and leakage
You will feel sore and heavy through the torso, with the sensation of having done an extreme abdominal workout. Lipo incisions leak a pink-tinged anesthetic fluid for the first 24 to 48 hours — this is expected and actually protective. Walking short distances every hour or two is encouraged.
Phase 1 of 5
How we run your recovery
Not a list of amenities — a sequence of clinical and hospitality decisions we make on your behalf, every day, until we hand you off cleanly.
Garment and foam strategy
Your faja is fitted and checked daily, with foams placed over the upper abdomen, flanks, and lower back. We watch for fold-lines and pressure points that cause uneven healing and adjust seams before they cause problems.
Early massage cadence
Once cleared by your surgeon — usually day 3 to 5 — we run a tight cadence of lymphatic drainage sessions. The first 10 days set the tone for how quickly swelling and fluid are evacuated.
Fibrosis mapping and intervention
We mark areas that feel firm or uneven under the skin and prioritize them each session. Manual work can be paired with ultrasound or radiofrequency modalities as indicated to soften fibrosis before it hardens.
Movement and posture cues
Short walks every one to two hours, gentle range-of-motion work, and guided positioning prevent stiffness and support drainage. We avoid anything that loads the core until your surgeon clears it.
Hydration and nutrition support
Post IV drip therapy, chef-prepared meals tuned for recovery, and consistent hydration prompts keep your tissues primed to flush inflammatory fluid and rebuild cleanly.
Self-care handoff
Before you leave us, you will leave with a written self-massage plan, garment schedule, and escalation list — everything your home-based provider or you yourself need to keep the result on track.
The short list of things that can't wait until morning.
We want you informed, not alarmed. If any of the following happen during your stay, tell a staff member immediately — we will loop in your surgeon. If you are already home and see any of these, call your surgeon the same day or, where noted, call 911 first.
(305) 833-4151Fever above 101 F (38.3 C)
Especially paired with increasing pain or redness, a sustained fever signals infection. Same-day surgeon contact.
Shortness of breath or chest pain
Treat as a possible pulmonary embolism. Call 911 first; ask questions second.
One-sided calf pain, warmth, or swelling
Possible deep vein thrombosis. Do not massage the leg. Seek urgent evaluation.
Foul-smelling drainage from incision sites
Normal post-lipo fluid is pink, thin, and faintly metallic. Foul, yellow, or green output warrants a same-day surgeon call.
Rapidly growing, firm, one-sided swelling
Possible hematoma or seroma. Contact your surgeon within hours. Do not attempt aggressive massage over it.
Skin darkening or blistering under a foam or seam
Can indicate pressure-related skin compromise. Loosen compression and contact us and your surgeon immediately.
Persistent vomiting past day 2 or inability to stay hydrated
Dehydration slows healing and can mask other issues. Let us know so we can coordinate with your surgeon.
Most-booked for Lipo 360
Five nights in a semi-private suite is the most common fit for lipo 360 alone. It covers the leakage window, the first run of lymphatic sessions, and the transition into independent self-care.
5 nights, everything handled.
- 24/7 post-op monitoring and medication management
- Chef-prepared recovery meals and hydration protocol
- Round-trip airport transportation
- Surgeon appointment transport
- Daily garment and compression management
- Surgical coordinator communication
Investment
$2,255 with lymphatic drainage massage included.
Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
Lipo 360 — questions, answered.
Other recovery guides
Each protocol is tailored to the procedure — not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
6 to 8 week full protocol
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6 to 8 week full protocol
Tummy Tuck Recovery
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8 to 10 week full protocol
Mommy Makeover Recovery
A Mommy Makeover is a combination procedure, customized to each patient.
Ready when you are.
Most Lipo 360 patients book four to eight weeks before surgery. We will walk you through the package fit, the travel plan, and the clinical details on a single call.