Progressive Tension Sutures advance Abdominoplasty | North Dallas Plastic Surgery

Todd Pollock, MD | http://www.drpollock.com | Dallas: 214.363.2575 Allen: 214.509.0270 This video demonstrates a simple surgical maneuver that can be added to any abdominoplasty procedure which will eliminate the need for drains, allow upright ambulation earlier yet, reduce the risk of other complications of abdominoplasty. We term this technique progressive tension sutures, which are used to actively advance the abdominoplasty flap.