Price of 360 liposuction in Switzerland: all the way around the waist

Liposuction limited to the abdomen slims the figure from the front, but often leaves love handles and a thick lower back visible in profile and from behind. 360 liposuction treats the entire circumference of the waist: abdomen, flanks, lower back and sometimes upper back. It gives a slimmer, more harmonious waist from every angle and accentuates the arch of the back. The price is that of multi-area liposuction, often offered as a package, with operating time lengthened by turning the patient over. For the procedure, see our page on 360 liposuction.

360 liposuction costs more than abdominal liposuction alone, as it treats three to five areas and requires the patient to be turned over, but less than the sum of those areas billed separately when a package is offered. An assistive technology is often useful for the back. Without fat transfer, it costs less than a BBL. It is cosmetic and not reimbursed.

The term 360 does not always cover the same areas from one practice to another. The minimum includes the abdomen, flanks and lower back; some add the upper back and bra-line rolls. The quote should specify each area included.

To treat the back and rear flanks, the patient is turned onto their front during the procedure, then sometimes onto their back again. This change of position, carried out carefully under anaesthesia, adds theatre time. With suction of several areas, the procedure often lasts two to three hours, which explains why the price is higher than abdominal liposuction.

For basic 360 liposuction under general anaesthesia, here are the price differences by city and canton, with Geneva as the reference.

360 liposuction is the basis of the BBL: the fat removed can be reinjected into the buttocks. Without transfer, the procedure is shorter and less expensive; with transfer, buttock shaping is added to waist slimming. See the price of ultrasound-guided BBL.

Fat on the back and flanks is more fibrous, especially in men. Vibration- or ultrasound-assisted liposuction makes the procedure easier and improves smoothness, for a moderate supplement. See the price of Vibrofit liposuction.

A compression bodysuit covering the entire waist is worn for several weeks. Bruising and swelling affect the whole circumference; sleeping may be uncomfortable for the first few days. Return to work is often after one to two weeks.

Compare the exact scope, technology, anaesthesia, overnight stay, compression bodysuit and massage. A 360 package without a list of areas makes comparison impossible.

A woman with love handles and a thick lower back: basic 360. A woman also bothered by bra-line rolls: extended 360. A woman who also wants more curved buttocks: BBL.

Compression bodysuit, massage, one to two weeks off work.

In men, 360 is often combined with the chest for a harmonious torso. See gynaecomastia and 360 liposuction.

By treating the lower back and upper flanks, 360 liposuction creates a more pronounced hollow above the buttocks. The buttocks then look rounder, even without fat transfer. In profile, the waist looks slimmer and the figure more curvaceous. It is this effect on the profile, often underestimated, that sets 360 apart from liposuction limited to the abdomen and justifies the extra cost. The surgeon carefully gauges the suction for a natural result, avoiding an excessive hollow.

On the abdomen, skin that has become lax after pregnancies can limit the result; on the back, the skin is thick and retracts well. When the abdominal skin is slightly lax, energy-based skin tightening can be added; when it sags, a tummy tuck combined with liposuction of the back and flanks is an option. See the price of liposuction combined with a tummy tuck.

As the entire circumference is treated, no position is truly comfortable for the first few nights. A pillow under the knees and a semi-upright or side position with pillows help. This minor discomfort usually lasts a week.

360 liposuction can remove a significant volume, as it covers several areas. However, the total volume is limited for safety reasons, especially as a day procedure. When excess fat is very significant, the surgeon may recommend losing weight first or two sessions. Thrombosis prevention and good hydration are part of the care.

The medical aspects, from assessment to follow-up, are covered on our page 360 liposuction in Switzerland.

Compare with related procedures

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Your questions

Should I drink a lot afterwards? Good hydration is recommended.

Is thrombosis prevention planned? Yes, tailored to the duration and the patient's profile.

Does 360 accentuate the arch of the back? Yes, by slimming the lower back.

Do the buttocks look more curved without fat transfer? Often a little, thanks to the contrast with the waist.

Is 360 suitable after pregnancy? If the abdominal skin is firm; otherwise a tummy tuck can be combined.

What position should I sleep in? Semi-upright or on your side, with pillows.

Is the bodysuit worn day and night? Yes, for the first few weeks.

Does the skin of the back retract well? Yes, the skin of the back is thick and firm.

Is massage useful on the back? Yes, to prevent irregularities.

Is the result quickly visible in profile? Once the swelling has gone, within a few weeks to months.

Are the incisions on the back visible? They are small and placed in discreet areas.

Does 360 improve posture? No, it only changes the contours.

Can 360 be done under local anaesthesia? Rarely, due to its extent.

What exactly does 360 liposuction treat? The abdomen, flanks, lower back and often the upper back, all around the waist.

How many areas does it represent? Depending on the practice, three to five areas, often grouped into a package.

Is the 360 package good value? Often, compared with areas billed one by one.

Why treat the back? For a waist that is harmonious from every side and a better arch.

Is the patient turned over? Yes, to access the back and rear flanks.

Does turning the patient lengthen the procedure? Yes, which affects the price.

Is general anaesthesia necessary? In most cases.

Is a night in the clinic planned? Sometimes, depending on the volume.

Is the fat reinjected? Only if a transfer is planned, as in a BBL.

Does 360 without fat transfer cost less than a BBL? Yes, it does not include buttock injection.

Is an assistive technology useful? Often for the back and flanks, which are more fibrous.

Is the compression bodysuit provided? Often; it covers the entire waist.

How long before returning to work? One to two weeks.

Is the bruising extensive? Yes, all the way around, for a few weeks.

Does the waist shrink a lot? It depends on the fat available; the effect is often clear.

Is 360 reimbursed? No.

Is the volume removed limited? Yes, for safety.

Do men choose 360? Yes, often together with the chest.

Are price differences between cantons significant? Moderate; see our tables.

Can high definition be added? Yes, it then becomes a 4 HD, which is more expensive.

Is the upper back always included? Not always; check the quote.

Are bra-line rolls treated? Yes, if they are included in the programme.

Tell us your canton: we will send you, free of charge, a quote from a surgeon who performs 360 liposuction.