This WebClinic was recorded live on October 18, 2023, and is approximately 60 minutes.

Topic:  Mid-def vs. High-def Liposuction: Patient Selection and Different Techniques
Speaker: Wilbur Hah, MD, FAACS
Moderator: Ehab Akkary, MD, FAACS, FACS

Mid-definition and High-definition liposuction cases are very gratifying for both the client and surgeon. This procedure is often used to precisely enhance the natural definition of muscles of the abdomen, chest, back, and arms in a 360-degree fashion using VASER liposelection techniques. By removing fat deposits in target areas while fat grafting to other areas, we can selectively create a more toned and sculpted body appearance than traditional liposuction. Correct patient selection is important in these cases. We will also discuss what “hardware” and “software” updates/skills are highly recommended for the high-def surgeon to acquire. Preoperative markings and surgical techniques will be presented. Specific mid-def and high-def cases will be discussed to promote doing these advanced liposelection techniques in a safe and effective fashion.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the activity, the learner should be able to:

1. Learn to evaluate who is and who is not a candidate for this procedure.
2. Comprehend and apply principles of high-definition liposelection to produce natural enhancement of definition of muscles of the abdomen, chest, back, and arms.
3. Use case studies to comprehend and apply Vaser 360 liposelection principles and techniques.

Target Audience

Practitioners in the field of cosmetic surgery including, but not limited to, dermatology, general surgery, and plastic/reconstructive surgery.

Registration Required

Instructions for accessing the webinar will be provided immediately upon registration.

Registration Fees

• $40 - AACS Member (Resident)*
• $40 - AACS Member (Training Fellow)*
• $40 - AACS Member (Physician or Allied Health)
• $80 - Non-Member Practitioner

*Residents and training fellows - After adding the course to your cart, use the coupon code in your renewal confirmation letter to bring the price to $0. If you need assistance, please email AACS headquarters.

CME Credit

This is a non-CME course

About the Speaker

Wilbur Hah, MD, FAACS, is privileged to have been performing cosmetic surgery for over 28 years in Southeast Texas. He has been performing mid and high def liposuction for the last 10 years. He is the immediate past president of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. He was also past president of the Texas Cosmetic Surgery Society as well as the American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery. Dr. Hah has a strong interest in cosmetic surgery patient safety topics, including liposuction and BBL safety. He is often asked to present and write on these topics. He is also fellowship director of a general cosmetic surgery AACS accredited fellowship. Dr. Hah holds board certifications by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery.