Chiseled abs are something many men and women frequently dream about. There really is nothing better than feeling confident when taking your shirt off.
If you didn’t know beforehand, liposuction can give you that ripped stomach that resembles Jennifer Lopez’s or Zac Efron’s abs. The six-pack you’ve always imagined is not so far off, and you can have it without doing a single crunch.
Keep in mind, though, this process is not the most comfortable, and it’s certainly not cheap.
Abdominal Etching
Plastic surgeon Tarik. M Husain, with the help of his team of specialists, developed an updated version of abdominal etching. This revamped cosmetic procedure is a great and fast way to get abs without lifting a finger.
Abdominal etching is a procedure that dates back to the 1990s, but Dr. Husain’s team made it better by introducing the removal of fat in the back and “love handle” areas.
People are turning to abdominal etching because it’s a quick and easy way to get that body they have been waiting to show off. Especially in those areas where beach-life is the norm, this cosmetic surgery is all the craze.
So How’s It Done?
Abdominal etching uses liposuction to remove fat and uncover the hidden abdominal muscles underneath those layers of skin. The procedure is done under general anesthesia.
Once you’re fast asleep, the plastic surgeon will remove the excess fat that sits above your stomach organs using typical liposuction techniques.
After that is done, liposuction will then be applied to abdominal areas closer to the skin’s surface, as opposed to deep down near the stomach. This process is known as ‘etching’, and this is the step that gives the ab muscles their chiseled and defined look.
Know that these abs are not fake. Everyone has them, it’s just that the plastic surgeon uncovers them under all that excess fat.
Stuff You Should Know
A typical abdominal etching is usually going to cost you between $6,000 and $8,000. So get that wallet ready. After all, it’s not a simple or short-lasting procedure, it’s an investment toward obtaining that body of your dreams.
Studies have shown that abdominal etching has an overwhelming success rate with very rare cases of dissatisfaction among treated patients.
Should any mistakes occur, unwanted results can be easily resolved. During many of these cases, patients that have gained weight can walk right into the surgeon’s office, receive minimally invasive liposuction for less than an hour, and continue going about their lives enjoying the great results they used to have.
Recommendations Post-Procedure
The best way to approach abdominal etching is to understand that your abs aren’t permanent, meaning they have to be maintained. If you stick to a healthy lifestyle with a great diet and a lot of exercise, your results will stick with you.
After the procedure, you must wear a compression garment beneath your clothes to reduce any risks associated with developing fluid in the areas between the abs and the skin. Doctors typically recommend wearing this garment for about four weeks, and you’ll only be able to take it off for showers in that time period!
Following abdominal etching, you will need to take things easy and rest for three to five days. Once this break period is over, you’ll be able to return to your daily routine and work schedule. Presently make sure that you don’t lift heavy objects for an extended period. Your doctor will review other important post-procedure guidelines with you to ensure optimal results.
So, what are you waiting for? Go and get the body you deserve!