Spartan Abs

A well-toned body with a muscular definition is considered highly desirable. Among desired features, men and women often strive for defined, anterior abdominal wall musculature, or “six-pack abs.” Vigorous exercise and tightly controlled diets, however, are not always enough to provide men and women with the desired appearance of their abdominal muscles.

Plastic surgery has become a readily available option for those seeking improvement of their abdominal musculature appearance. Liposuction “abdominal etching”—the removal of fat through lipoaspiration from specific and defined subcutaneous planes with the goal of improving body contour and appearance —has become increasingly popular among patients seeking a more muscular- appearing, well-defined abdomen and torso.

The best results are achieved in patients who have a relatively healthy diet and who exercise regularly. However, the patient may have certain resistant areas of fat that hide the desired muscular definition. The patient’s height, weight, and body mass index should be taken into consideration.

In most cases, patients with around 20 percent body fat and a good amount of underlying muscle tissue are considered suitable candidates for abdominal etching in Miami Beach. The procedure requires the removal of excess fat through a liposuction procedure, and it can also tighten skin on the chest wall. During your consultation with Dr. Husain, he will discuss the surgical procedure and your personal goals. Once he has determined how much tissue is to be removed, he can create a customized treatment plan for you.

After abdominal etching, patients may get back to their exercise routines as soon as 4 weeks after the procedure. However, they should avoid ab-contraction exercises for at least two months. Patients may also experience bruising or swelling after the procedure. These symptoms will subside over time as the skin adheres to its new shape. Most patients should be able to return to work after the first week.

Abdominal etching can give you the look of six-pack abs by creating vertical lines down the center of your torso. This procedure can also remove oblique fat, making your midsection look narrower.

FAQs:

Safety: This procedure is considered low risk, but there is the risk of side effects, such as uneven contouring, excessive swelling, and infection.

Convenience: Abdominal etching is usually performed as an outpatient procedure. Make sure you consult with a trained and licensed provider who has experience in abdominal etching as this procedure is distinct from traditional liposuction.

Results: Studies indicate that up to 98 percent of people are satisfied with their results.

Abdominal etching vs. traditional liposuction:

Abdominal etching is more advanced than just traditional liposuction. The similarities are found in the preparation for surgery, recovery time, and requirements for the procedure.

Usually, those who are interested in abdominal etching seek results that are much more prominent and dramatic than those that can be achieved with traditional liposuction.

Abdominal etching is considered a form of advanced or 3TD liposuction, which means the results are extremely specific and target certain areas of your body. Traditional liposuction isn’t so precise and will likely not give you defined abdominal aesthetic lines.

Learn more about Abdominal Etching and whether this is the right procedure for you! Contact Dr. Miami Beach today!