This WebClinic was recorded live on September 20, 2023, and is approximately 60 minutes.

Topic:  360 Degree Body Lift: Indications and Pitfalls
Speaker:  James Koehler, MD, FAACS
Moderator:  Jacob Haiavy, MD, FAACS

The 360º Body Lift is a customized body contouring procedure, typically performed on those who have lost massive amounts of weight to restore their natural figure. The 360º Body Lift goes one step beyond traditional tummy tuck surgery and liposuction by combining several techniques to sculpt and contour the entire midsection. The 360º Body Lift involves removing excess fat and skin around the entire waistline, back, and abdomen. The abdominal muscles are then tightened up to reshape and tone up the midsection, lower back, and flanks area. There are various reasons why patients might have a higher risk for complications from this surgery and we will address what surgeons can do to ensure their body lift patients' safety.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the types of cases that are appropriate for a 360-degree body lift procedure.
2. Name the safety precautions and surgical steps.
3. Articulate the guidelines for achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Target Audience

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

On-Demand Access

For those who are unable to attend live, the session will be recorded and available on demand. Access instructions will be emailed to you within two weeks of the live session. On-demand viewing is not eligible for CME credits.

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

James Koehler, MD, FAACS is in private practice at Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery in Fairhope, AL.  He is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained cosmetic surgeon that has been practicing exclusively cosmetic surgery for 15 years.  He is former faculty in the department of surgery at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, AL and at Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa, OK.  He was past co-director for Fellowship training program at Tulsa Surgical Arts and past Chairman of the Fellowship Training Committee for the AACS.  He serves on the board of trustees for the AACS