About Abdominal Etching
A toned stomach can typically be accomplished through a healthy diet plan and exercise; however, washboard abs are very difficult to attain, and in some cases, impossible without cosmetic intervention. If you'd like a defined stomach with a visible six-pack, Plastic Surgery Vegas offers ab etching to men and women at our office in Las Vegas, NV. An extremely refined liposuction technique, abdominal etching may help to remove small quantities of stubborn fat from your belly and define your abdominal muscles. Schedule a consultation at Plastic Surgery Vegas to learn more information on ab etching.
am i a candidate for for ab etching?
During your consultation, we will assess your body to determine if you're a good candidate for abdominal etching. To be a good candidate for abdominal etching surgery, you should be within a normal weight range but with isolated areas of fat covering your abdominal muscles. You should have a low body fat percentage (ideally below 20%) and have attempted to improve your stomach using a healthy diet, regular cardio, and stomach strength training. Due to hormones, genetics, or pregnancy, you may naturally be unable to get washboard abs.
how is ab etching surgery performed?
Our team performs ab etching as an outpatient surgery in an accredited surgical facility with the patient under anesthesia. Throughout the 1 – 2-hour surgery, we will create one or more small incisions to insert a hollow tube (cannula) to suction fatty tissue. We generally use liposculpture methods to loosen and remove fat, but we may also use Power-Assisted Liposuction (PAL) to get a more dramatic etching. We will etch the midline linea alba and the outline of the rectus muscle. In order to reveal a six-pack, we may also etch the horizontal lines and transverse inscriptions. Once the fat is removed and the abdominal muscles are fully defined, we will close the incisions with sutures.
Abdominal Etching Reviews
I had a fleur de lis tummy tuck with abdominal muscle repair, mons lift, and a breast lift with augmentation all done in the same surgery by Dr. Higgins. First, my results are incredible. He removed all of the loose skin from my 90lb weight loss with the tummy tuck and did some abdominal sculpting with the muscle repair. He raised the saggy parts with the mons lift and absolutely snatched my waist with the fleur de lis tummy tuck. I was also very impressed with my breasts, I previously had spiderweb tattoos on them and somehow he was able to keep the tattoos in tact and did not ruin the appearance of them, even with the breast lift and taking skin from the breast. Dr. Higgins is very kind and has great bedside mannerisms, he made me feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire process. He and his team were easy to reach for any questions and concerns I had. Second, the CNA they sent me home with was incredible. Christy from Post Op Pampering went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable during my recovery. There were some very hard days I wouldn’t have been able to get through post surgery if it had not been for her. Christy is very kind and fun to be around, and I felt very safe and comfortable knowing she was helping me during my initial recovery. If I have future surgeries to remove loose skin from arms and thighs I will be specifically requesting Christy is the CNA they send from Post Op Pampering.
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how is ab etching recovery?
After the procedure, you will be put in a compression garment to minimize swelling and bruising, which should diminish in about two weeks. You will experience moderate to minimal discomfort, but you may feel well enough to go back to work within 5 – 7 days. Our skilled surgical team will do our best to put the tiniest incisions in your body's natural creases, which means the scars are hard to see once completely healed. We will also go over scar care directions that will help your incisions heal properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I expect to see results?
Although many patients will notice a difference soon after their procedure, optimal results will occur after about six months or once the target area has healed. Your body will need time to recover, but the results will reveal a natural, chiseled contour.
How long will my results last?
Typically, most patients will only need one ab etching procedure to achieve the results they desire, and as long as you maintain a healthy weight, your results will be long-lasting. Extreme weight gain will negatively impact your outcomes, which is why we encourage patients to practice a healthy diet and exercise plan.
When can I start working out again?
The majority of patients can resume light workouts after about three weeks, but more strenuous exercise, such as weight lifting and core building, should wait until optimal healing occurs. We will schedule a follow up to monitor your progress and will provide clearance of physical activity once we have deemed it safe.
Reveal Your Six-Pack
No matter how much you work on your core, you might not be able to get a washboard stomach naturally. Abdominal etching at Plastic Surgery Vegas liposuctions the stubborn fat from your stomach and defines the muscle lines so that you'll have a six-pack. If you have tried diet and exercise but are still not able to get visible muscles, schedule an appointment at our office in Las Vegas, NV to find out more about ab etching.