Lolipoping is not used much outside of the SOG method. It works well when trying to maximize grow space and plants per square foot and, in my experiences, produces one, very dank main top cola. Easy to harvest, easy to grow, and great to smoke not to mention who doesnt love a big bag full of big dank top colas. Although it can also be done on larger scales as you can see from Triclone. Lolipoping should be done anywhere from 2 weeks prior to 3 weeks into flowering. All based on preferences. I like to let them grow as much as I can before lolipoping around the 2nd week into flowering. This does not create any health problems for the plant since you should have a tight crowded canopy by this time and the bottom leaves will not be getting much light anyways.