How are the markings done before liposuction?

Most physicians do their marking in a standing position.  The areas to be treated are marked, by first circling the entire area, and then according to where the bulges are, with several concentric circles, almost like a topographic map, with the highest area in the center of the circle.  The... more

 Even thought I have consulted and met with patient several times before surgery, I feel it is important to take time the day before surgery to go over the planed surgery and answer any further questions. Then in the examination room with the patient standing and in front of a full length mirror I mark... more

I discuss again the day of surgery where we will be liposuctioning and then draw out the areas with a sharpie pen.  I draw circles around the areas to be addresses and then circle within the circles which demonstrate to me where I will be liposuctioning the most, which is the most inner circle.  I... more

Preoperative markings are to a Plastic surgeon what musical notes and an arrangement are to a musician. After consulting with the patient and having a clear idea of what we want to accomplish, we mark our patients in the standing position with the surgeon seated. Like a sculptor, we visualize the areas we want... more

I am sure that each plastic surgeon has their own way of marking the patient. Markings mean something only to that particular plastic surgeon and they are used as guides during surgery.  Do not worry about the marks. Ask to see a surgeon's results.

Hi! The markings before liposuction are very important, and they must be done with you standing.  The idea is to create a topographical map.   I mark the top of each bulge, and then I draw concentric circles around the initial mark, until I reach the edge of the area to be treated.  I also mark... more

Before the patient undergoes the procedure, I usually outline the areas that we discussed to treat. I mark the areas for suctioning and delineate the areas that need the maximum suctioned. I will also mark most of the incisions necessary to gain access for the procedure. Sometimes the procedure can be... more

Pre-operative marking for liposuction is key in performing an accurate surgical procedure. It is similat to a map with circles indicating the areas requiring lipousction. I use a plus and minus signs to indicate areas that should be avoided or even injected with some fat to correct dimpling or previous... more

Patients are generally concerned with they way they appear in a mirror. However, surgery is usually accomplished in the supine (laying down) position. Therefore the prominent portions may not be noticeable when laying down. Think of the way breasts may fall to the side when you lay down. We often perform the... more

Virtually all aesthetic surgery of the body is done to improve how it looks standing straight up.  Therefore, the markings for liposuction are done standing.   Each surgeon has their own marking scheme but generally it is like a topographic geology map with concentric circles drawn around the areas... more