Working out has many benefits for your health and appearance. If you’re a seasoned pro in the gym, you know that working your core muscles is important for comfort, posture, and building that desired six-pack you’re after.
There’s a way you can sculpt your abs even more to enhance your workout results — abdominal etching. This liposuction technique removes some of the fat that’s obscuring your impressive abdominal muscles.
Learn more about how to achieve more muscle definition using abdominal etching for athletes.
What Is Abdominal Etching and How Does It Work?
The official term for abdominal etching is liposculpture. Similar to liposuction, liposculpture defines the musculature of your midsection by removing fat deposits in your abdomen. This fat is subcutaneous fat, which means it’s directly under the surface of your skin.
Unlike traditional liposuction, abdominal etching focuses exclusively on the abdominal walls. Ab etching enhances the results you’ve already gained by doing core workouts and toning those muscles. The final results with excess fat removed give you a more fit-looking appearance with attractive contouring.
How Abdominal Etching in NYC Benefits Athletes
Coming to New York City for ab etching surgery is a big undertaking. If you already live here, it’s less of a journey, but you may still be wondering, “What do I gain out of this procedure?”
Ab etching is a body contouring technique. This means it removes pesky, stubborn body fat that’s in the way of your high-definition abs. Subcutaneous fat is notoriously resistant to diet and exercise, which is why many athletes choose liposculpture to get their six-pack abs. This outpatient surgical procedure has minimal downtime. You also have follow-up appointments to make sure you’re getting the final results you’ve been looking for. We provide outstanding patient care after abdominal etching surgery in NYC.
Prepping for Liposculpture Surgery
Before your procedure, you’ll have a detailed consultation with one of our surgeons. We examine your medical history to make sure you’re an ideal candidate for this procedure. Most folks with plenty of muscle tone who follow a healthy diet and exercise routine qualify.
There are a few pre-operative steps you might be asked to take, including quitting smoking. Smoking can increase your recovery time and contribute to complications during and after surgery.
On the day of your ab etching procedure, you’ll come into the office. We’ll have you flex your abdominal muscles to see what you’re already working with. We’ll then make special markings on your abs to note where you could enjoy more definition. Our surgeons will target these areas for body fat removal to reveal your “washboard” abs.
What Happens During an Abdominal Etching Procedure?
Abdominal etching surgery is an outpatient procedure. This means you get to leave the office after the procedure is done.
Liposculpture may be done under general anesthesia or local anesthesia. General anesthesia is the kind that “puts you to sleep,” so you will need someone to drive you home afterward. Local anesthesia only numbs the area around the incisions. Your surgeon will make the best recommendation for your circumstances.
Once anesthesia is administered, your surgeon will begin making small incisions around the fat deposits in your abdomen. They’ll use a cannula (special suction tube) to remove these subcutaneous fat cells and provide more muscle definition to your midsection.
After enough fat has been removed, your surgeon will close your incisions, and the surgery will be over. Your abdominal area may be sore for a few weeks after the procedure.
After Abdominal Etching: The Recovery Process
Immediately after the procedure, you should go home and get plenty of rest. Drink lots of fluids to promote hydration and recovery. Avoid heavy lifting and get help with household chores or childcare for a few days if you can.
After your surgery, you’ll need to wear a compression garment to reduce swelling in the area. During your follow-up appointments, we’ll look at the area and see if you’re ready to remove the garments. This typically takes five to six weeks after the operation.
Full recovery can take between two and six weeks. Make sure you follow all post-op instructions carefully. Returning to normal activities before you’re cleared to do so can compromise your final results and your health.
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Ab Etching?
Ideal candidates for this procedure are already at a healthy body weight. This usually means your BMI falls in the 20-30 range. Non-smokers who are in good general health are generally good candidates for cosmetic surgery.
Your consultation with one of our board-certified surgeons will determine whether you should get ab etching done or not. They will examine your medical history and make recommendations based on the state of your health.
A Note About Realistic Expectations
We value transparency and promote realistic expectations. It’s important to note that this is not a weight loss surgery. Abdominal etching only removes surface-level fat deposits.
Your visceral fat, which surrounds your internal organs and contributes to health problems, is different from the subcutaneous fat we target. In order to reach a healthy BMI, you’ll need to lose visceral fat through traditional dieting and exercise techniques.
It’s also important to differentiate between a tummy tuck and abdominal etching. During a tummy tuck, surgeons remove excess skin from your abdominal area to “tighten” it. Liposculpture simply removes small fat deposits directly underneath your abdominal skin. This procedure does not tighten loose abdominal skin the same way tummy tucks do.
Book Your Ab Etching Consultation at New Look New Life
We’re ready to help you look your best. After countless hours of strengthening your core, you deserve to look as good as you feel.
Are you ready to take on that stubborn abdominal fat that’s been in the way of your six-pack abs? Our board-certified surgeons are here to provide the final results you’ve been after. Schedule a consultation with us today!