Before 360 liposuction, ask whether it suits your skin and fat distribution, how much fat will be removed and whether that is within safe limits, what qualifications and GMC specialist registration the surgeon holds, which hospital and anaesthetic will be used, what recovery and garments involve, and how aftercare and any touch-ups are handled. A surgeon who answers clearly and honestly, including about limitations, is a good sign.
Is 360 liposuction suitable for you?
Ask the surgeon to explain why they think circumferential liposuction suits you. A good answer considers your weight stability, skin elasticity, fat distribution and whether any muscle separation or loose skin is present. If your skin is lax or the tummy bulges because of stretched muscles, an honest surgeon will say so and discuss a tummy tuck or combined procedure. The 360 liposuction vs tummy tuck guide explains the difference.
Questions about the surgeon
- GMC Specialist Register: is the surgeon on the specialist register in Plastic Surgery? This can be verified online.
- Qualifications: FRCS (Plast) shows completion of UK specialist training in plastic surgery.
- Membership: BAAPS or BAPRAS membership indicates commitment to professional and safety standards.
- Experience: ask to see before-and-after photographs of liposuction patients with a similar body type during the consultation.
Mr Nassab is FRCS (Plast), on the GMC Specialist Register in Plastic Surgery and a BAAPS Council member.
Questions about the plan and safety
- Which areas will be treated?: expect a clear description, for example the upper and lower abdomen, flanks and lower back.
- How much fat will be removed?: a good surgeon explains that volumes are kept within safe limits for your body and health.
- Which technique will be used?: ask whether standard or energy-assisted liposuction is planned and why.
- How will blood clot risk be managed?: listen for an individual risk assessment, early walking, stockings and, where appropriate, blood-thinning injections.
Questions about the hospital and anaesthetic
Ask where surgery will take place and whether the hospital is CQC-registered. Ask whether you will have a general anaesthetic, whether a consultant anaesthetist will be present, and whether you are likely to go home the same day or stay overnight. A good answer is specific and includes what happens if you need help after discharge. Because both the front and back of the torso are treated, ask how you will be positioned during surgery and how long the operation is likely to take, as this affects the anaesthetic plan.
Questions about recovery
Ask how long you will wear the compression garment, when you can return to work, drive, exercise and travel, and what swelling to expect. Typical guidance is around six weeks in a garment, desk work at one to two weeks and full exercise at four to six weeks. Ask whether massage is recommended and when final results are usually seen. It is also worth asking what the treated areas will look and feel like during the first month, so that normal firmness, lumpiness and uneven swelling do not cause unnecessary worry. Ask who to contact if you have questions between appointments, and whether that contact is available at weekends. The recovery guide gives more detail.
Questions about risks, cost and aftercare
Ask which risks are most relevant to you, such as contour irregularity, seroma or blood clots, and how each would be handled; the risks guide is a useful starting point. Request a written quote listing surgeon, anaesthetist, hospital, garment and follow-up, with the consultation fee shown separately. Ask how many reviews are included and what the policy is if a touch-up is needed. Liposuction with Mr Nassab is from £7,500 for one area; 360 treatment is quoted at consultation.
Red flags
Be wary of pressure to book on the day, deals with deadlines, promises of dramatic weight loss, reluctance to discuss safe volumes, or not meeting your surgeon until the day of surgery. Low-cost packages abroad may offer little aftercare, and flying soon after extensive liposuction increases blood clot risk. Give yourself time, and consider a second consultation. A surgeon who is comfortable with you taking a few weeks to decide, and who encourages you to go away and reflect, is usually one who puts your wellbeing first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should two consultations be expected?
It is good practice to have time to reflect, and a second consultation lets you ask anything you missed.
Is it reasonable to ask about safe fat volumes?
Yes. A responsible surgeon will explain how the volume removed is kept within safe limits for your body.
What should the quote include?
The surgeon’s and anaesthetist’s fees, hospital and theatre costs, garment and routine follow-up, with the consultation fee listed separately.
Is 360 liposuction a weight-loss treatment?
No. It is a contouring procedure for people close to a stable weight with localised fat.
