In houston a doctor has a treatment for washboard abs called abdominal etching. It sounds like it's a special technique using liposuction. Is this only offered in houston? do you recommend it. If not, would any other procedure work to get a more defined ab?
Washboard Abs - Does Abdominal Etching Work?
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Washboard Abs - Abdominal Etching Liposuction
High Def lipo, Abdominal Etching, Differential Liposuction etc are all liposuction techniques in which the amount of fat removed from the muscles is NOT of the same thickness and therefore enhances the visibility of the underlyiong musculature. In MY opinion. while a skilled Plastic surgeon can remove fat from skin an simulate the presence of ripped muscles, the appearance looks fake and done. Similar to wearing a roman military chest piece which had idealized, exaggerated non-moving male "muscles" to intimidate the enemy. You will get a much better more natural result, if you did work out and the Plastic surgeon unveiled YOUR real muscles by selectively DIFFERENTIALLY removed fat along the muscle borders accentuating your own anatomy.
There are skilled, artistic and forward thinking Plastic surgeons in most large cities in the Western world. Do your research and you will find one.
Peter A Aldea, MD
You should have a total body fat percentage that's lower than 18% are usually not candidates for successful results.
I offer it at my practice in Toronto, Ontario, so you can find it outside of Houston.
Yes, Etching works and is taught at the ASAPS conference for aesthetic plastic surgeons.
- Keep your incision scars low so that it is hidden in the smallest bathing suit
- Have your surgeon use Xeralto or Lovenox to reduce your risk of blood clots
- Use incrimental compression garments during and after surgery to reduce risk of leg blood clots
- The surgeon places the marks when you are standing and abdominal muscles are flexed
- I prefer power assisted liposuction but there are a few talented surgeons using Vaser
- Your surgeon gently shape your abdominal flap to create a more athletic appearance and muscular contour
- Etching is aggressive fat removal to enhance six pack grooves
- Foam padding is used in the etched areas to improve the early results
- Begin post operative massage one to two weeks after surgery to speed recovery
- Begin with a board certified plastic surgeon and visit several offices
- Choose a surgeon with good experience, doing more than 100 per year
- Internet discussions do not replace the advice of your physician
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