The external obliques are a pair of superficial broad muscle that lie on the lateral abdomen and allow for flexion and rotation of the trunk
The muscle originates on ribs 5-12- The muscle inserts in the iliac crest
- The muscle wraps over the iliac crest accentuating the lateral pelvic rim
- The muscle provides a transition between the anterior and posterior torso
High Definition Liposuction goals include:
- Accentuating the lateral pelvic rim – Most important in males
- Accentuating lateral hip concavity (below the pelvic rim) – Most important in males (identified by the V to the P region)
- There are clear contour goal differences between females and males – In the female there is a faint external oblique with minimal bulk
- Allows for maximized waistline narrowing at the point of maximum indentation
- Allows for a flatter V to P as it transitions to the female buttocks “transition” zone
In the male, there is a more prominent external oblique appearance
- Increased muscle bulk allows for a more masculine and squared off look
- Increased muscle bulk overlying the lateral pelvic rim creates a more drastic contrast of the cored out V to P which transitions to the upper buttocks step-off hollow
Male external oblique contour optimization diagram to guide intraoperative Vaser Liposuction
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