From what I have read there is the Lockwood method which is different from the standard incision method. What is the difference? Advantages and disadvantages? I want the best results possible.
June 14, 2016
Answer: LBL, Lockwood, liposuction? LBL incisions are determined by where the skin redundancy is located. You want to consider placing the incision to maximize removal of redundancy but must also take into account the anatomy as your surgical incisions will create natural junctions between for example the pubic region and the belly or the buttocks region and the lower back. Lockwood defined much of the anatomy involved as well as designed a tool that we use to elevate the lateral thigh region. Liposuction is employed by all body lift patients to minimize operative bleeding as well as to collect the fat if needed to augment the buttocks volume. Please see examples below.
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June 14, 2016
Answer: LBL, Lockwood, liposuction? LBL incisions are determined by where the skin redundancy is located. You want to consider placing the incision to maximize removal of redundancy but must also take into account the anatomy as your surgical incisions will create natural junctions between for example the pubic region and the belly or the buttocks region and the lower back. Lockwood defined much of the anatomy involved as well as designed a tool that we use to elevate the lateral thigh region. Liposuction is employed by all body lift patients to minimize operative bleeding as well as to collect the fat if needed to augment the buttocks volume. Please see examples below.
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Best 360 procedure Hello and thank you for your question. You have asked a very interesting question as many surgeons use different incisions depending on their and the patients goal. Lockwood's incision really pertains to the tummy tuck to a large degree (high lateral tension abdominoplasty ), but he also advised a lower incision on the side when doing 360 so that the outside of the thigh can get a tremendous lift. I personally have developed my own to incorporate different flaps that I perform as well as to leave the scat in the best anatomic and cosmetic position as possible. Discuss with your ps if already picked, otherwise consult with ps who are very experienced in performing 360 tummy tucks. Peter Fisher M.D
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June 13, 2016
Answer: Best 360 procedure Hello and thank you for your question. You have asked a very interesting question as many surgeons use different incisions depending on their and the patients goal. Lockwood's incision really pertains to the tummy tuck to a large degree (high lateral tension abdominoplasty ), but he also advised a lower incision on the side when doing 360 so that the outside of the thigh can get a tremendous lift. I personally have developed my own to incorporate different flaps that I perform as well as to leave the scat in the best anatomic and cosmetic position as possible. Discuss with your ps if already picked, otherwise consult with ps who are very experienced in performing 360 tummy tucks. Peter Fisher M.D
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