Cosmetic surgery has come a long way in recent years, especially liposuction. This approach is used for removing deep layers of fat from certain areas of the body, helping to improve the shape of the body. However, traditional liposuction cannot add definition and contour. Because of this, another method of liposuction called liposculpture, or etching, was created to help achieve the more chiseled results that some people are looking to achieve. When the midsection is the target of the procedure, it is known as abdominal etching.
How It Differs from Traditional Liposuction
Like traditional liposuction, abdominal etching uses a suction technique to remove fat deposits from underneath your skin. While the former method involves removing fat from stubborn or problem areas for an overall slimmer appearance, the latter removes fat deposits in a more advanced and strategic way. Doctors use specialized techniques to sculpt the superficial layers of fat beneath the skin to reveal a more chiseled appearance.
Procedure Details
Abdominal etching is usually done as an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day—it does not require an overnight hospital stay. Small incisions are made to remove the fat that is covering the abs, so you won’t have to worry about any large scars. Ultimately, this procedure molds and shapes your abdominal wall so that your ab muscles look more prominent. Some recovery time will be required afterwards, but usually only takes about a week or two.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate?
Abdominal etching works best for healthy people who are less than 30% over their ideal body weight. It’s most often used for people seeking a more contoured body or toned and defined abdominal muscles who have tried unsuccessfully for years to achieve this physique with diet and exercise alone. The ideal candidate also doesn’t smoke, has no life-threatening health conditions, and has healthy muscle tone and skin elasticity.
Where Should I Go for Abdominal Etching?
As with any surgical procedure, you want to be sure you’re seeing a trusted and reliable surgeon for abdominal etching. You can feel confident partnering with Dr. Manik S. Bedi and the team at Tampa Surgical Arts. Dr. Bedi is a triple-board-certified cosmetic surgeon and has performed countless successful procedures, including abdominal etching.
Tampa Surgical Arts offers 4D high-definition liposculpture, an advanced cosmetic surgery procedure that can sculpt your body into the exact contour you want, including those six-pack abs you’ve been dreaming of. The first step of this process involves VASER liposculpture, which breaks down and removes fat deposits. It utilizes high-frequency ultrasound vibration to separate fat cells from tissue and emulsify them so they can be easily suctioned out from the body. Then, Dr. Bedi uses precise techniques to shape the abdomen by sculpting the superficial fat layer. For some patients, Dr. Bedi may decide to finish the abdominal etching with Renuvion skin tightening, which uses helium gas and radiofrequency to effectively firm and tone skin for the ultimate end result.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bedi at Tampa Surgical Arts to determine if abdominal etching is the right procedure for you.
