I'm Seeking a Plastic Surgeon Who Specializes in THE HIGH LATERAL TENSION Abdominoplasty.

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HLT is great for the right reasons!

A High Lateral Tension Abdomenoplasty is a technique created by Dr. ted Lockwood that has some groundbreaking features for its time; 1-High lateral tension that helps to eliminate dog ears and create a better hourglass shape. 2- Reduced central tension to create a beautiful female abdomenal shape - "feminine pillars". 3- Large deep permanernt fascial sutures to take tension off the skin for better healing and better scarring. 4- Discontinuous undermining - a... more

High Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty

The high lateral tension abdominoplasty is an excellent technique for the right candidates, and also provides some outer thigh lift in addition to tightening the skin of the abdomen. Alternatives such as the mini and modified abdominoplasty produce shorter scars and are indicated in some patients. Your plastic surgeon should be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have expertise in aesthetic surgery procedures, which is indicated by membership in the American Society... more

Don't get involved in techniques

You should not get involved in how the tummy tuck is done as it will confuse you. If your looking for a plastic surgeon the most important thing to do is look at the before and after photos. The before/after photo section should include: 1. at least 20 patient phots, 2. each patient photo should have 6 views from each patient (front, quarter turn, profile, back, sitting front and sitting profile views), 3. the phots must be include all of the body from under the breast to mid... more

Andre Aboolian, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tucks--What is in the name?

High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck?, No Drain Tummy Tuck?, W-Tummy Tuck?, Minimally Invasive Tummy Tuck? All nomenclatures can cause mass confusion. Don't be your own doctor. Little knowledge can be very dangerous. My advice to you is: Find a Plastic Surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. Do not price shop. You get what you pay for. Then TRUST YOUR DOCTOR TO RECOMMEND THE RIGHT TUMMY TUCK FOR YOU.

Tummy tuck query

Don't get me started! The high lateral tension abdominoplasty, like many technical variations, gained prominence because it was named and promoted as a better technique. Lockwood indeed made a useful contribution although personally i don't agree with many of his theories. the reality is that there is no one technique which is ideal for all patients. The way to approach your abdominoplasty is to appreciate that the elements which need consideration in achieving a beautiful result... more

High lateral tension abdominoplasty

You ask for a surgeon who does a specific kind of abdominoplasty. Although there are plastic surgeons who feel that every patient should have that technique utilized, most plastic surgeons adjust their technique to the patient's anatomy and desires. The differences between the variety of abdominoplasty techniques are quite complex, even for an experienced plastic surgeon, so I worry about your focus on a single technique. I think you are not necessarily doing... more