Purpose: Measurements of improvement or elimination
of post massive weight loss skin panniculus by Lockwood
lower body lift#2 technique and Belt lipectomy and compare
the result of both in lower body lift.
Methods: These prospective study includes 30 patients
having lost weight greater than 25 percent of their body weight
and have stabilized their weight loss not less than 6 month
through bariatric surgery or with diet.
Results: The result of this prospective study demonstrate
the hazards of lockwood lower body lift#2 is more than in
belt lipectomy procedure.
Conclusions: The benefits of lockwood lower body lift#2
is not obvious comparing to the hazard of this maneuver, as
the patient always need complementary thigh lift in another
session especially in post massive weight patient.