Abdominal Etching
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Liposuction
Always remember abdominal etching is not a weight loss surgery but a body contouring surgery.
Best Abdominal Etching surgery in India
Contouring the body for redefined shape
Always remember abdominal etching is not a weight loss surgery but a body contouring surgery. Abdominal etching by liposuction of fat in and around the muscles contours the tone of the midsection of the body and defines a leaner silhouette. Abdominal etching should be done to enhance your looks and to get the confidence of a better and more beautiful body.
What is Abdominal Etching?
Abdominal etching takes liposuction to the next level in men and women both as it involves an advance level of detailing and distinction to the abdomen that gets you Six-Pack Abs. Liposculpture, referred to as abdominal etching or ab sculpting when performed on the midsection, is considered a low-risk surgery. The ab etching procedure involves removing fat deposits from between each of the abdominal muscles while leaving it on top of them. The patient's natural abdominal musculature is highlighted and sculpted to look and feel more fit and firm, creating a furrow-like appearance. 
Abdominal etching is a body contouring surgery applicable for people who have less than 30 percent over their ideal body weight with slight fat deposits around abdominal musculature and who wish to get six pack abs. This fat around the muscles is quite resistant to even stricter diet and exercise regimes. Body builders, athletes, people from hospitality industry tend to choose this procedure to get a fitter, leaner, sculpted and firmer abdomen.
The Abdominal etching procedure can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen and flanks for better results.
What can you expect in Abdominal Etching?
When you gain weight, fat cells increase in size and volume. Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in an area. The resulting changes are generally permanent unless and until your weight remains stable. After abdominal etching liposuction, the skin moulds itself to the new contours of the treated areas. If you have good skin tone and elasticity the skin is likely to appear smooth, contoured and furrowed in abdominal etching.
Discussions at Kayakriti for best abdominal etching include
- Discussion on the abdomen reshaping goals.
- Any past medical conditions or surgeries.
- Any present illness, drug allergies and medical treatments.
- Any on-going supplements.
- Alcohol, tobacco and drug use.
Are you an ideal candidate for Abdominal Etching
- Individuals who have less than 30 percent over their ideal body weight with slight fat deposits around abdominal musculature and who wish to get six pack abs.
- Individuals who are healthy having good muscle tone, elastic skin are ideal for the surgery.
- You should be a non-smoker and if you are a smoker, you should compulsorily stop smoking at least two weeks before the planned surgery.
- You should not have any major chronic illness or medical conditions.
- You should be conscious towards improving your looks and body shape.
- You should have strong immune system.
- No medications that increase risk of bleeding.
- No anaemia or bleeding disorders.
Dr. Amit Agarwal's focus during abdominal etching consultation
- Examine your abdominal area, fat deposits, muscle tone, overall health, and risk factors
- Need for liposuction of other areas of abdomen and flanks.
- Discuss the options for your surgery
- Take photographs
- Risk and complications related to surgery
- Highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle even after surgery
Questions to be asked with Dr. Amit Agarwal about abdominal etching
- Are you a good candidate for the procedure?
- How and where will he perform the surgery?
- What are the risks and complications related to the surgery?
- How long will be my recovery period?
- How long do I have to stay in the center?
How to prepare for surgery?
- You should be physically healthy.
- You should stop smoking if you are a smoker before at least two weeks prior to the surgery.
- Get the tests done prescribed by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they aggravate bleeding.
- All pre surgical work up investigations should be shown to the operating surgeon and the anaesthetist, and we will evaluate your fitness for the surgery. You will be given date for the surgery only after you are declared fit for the procedure.
- Compression garment measurement should be given for post-surgical use.
- Admission will be done on the same day at the centre.
- Written consent form will be signed explaining the procedure after the admission.
- Meeting with the anaesthetist for Pre-Anaesthetic check-up before the surgery.
- Nil per oral for minimum of 5-6 hours before the planned procedure.
4 Step plan for Abdominal etching
First step
Opting between general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The procedure can be done under tumescent local anesthesia as the targeted area of fat deposits are small and localized. General anesthesia is preferred over local anesthesia as it avoids the discomfort associated with the procedure if done under LA. will recommend the best choice after a discussion with you by Dr. Amit Agarwal.
Second step
Making very small incisions (3-4mm) along the pre-marked line made earlier during the discussion with Dr. Amit Agarwal.
Third step
Tumescent anesthesia solution is infused in the fat tissues under the pre-marked skin of the area of planned surgery to reduce bleeding, pain, and trauma to the tissues. Then a hollow cannula is inserted through the incision with a restricted to and fro motion to loosen the excess fat. Then with the help of the high-pressure surgical vacuum, which is attached to the hollow tube or cannula, this fat is suctioned out of the body. Smaller cannulas are preferred because they cause less scarring and less tissue damage.
Fourth step
Results are assessed after the surgery.
How to recover after the surgery?
After surgery, the treated area is covered with a pressure garment. This garment helps in the compression of the skin and reduces swelling giving you desired body shape and improved contour. You will be made to walk on the same or the next day of the surgery. You will be discharged on the second day of the surgery followed by the weekly visits or as suggested by Dr. Amit Agarwal.
- There can be substantial swelling and bruising of the surgical area which usually subsides in 3 to 4 weeks
- Two or three sutures will be mostly on the inner folds and inside the skin which will be dissolvable and do not require to be taken off.
- In the days following surgery, there will be pain which can be subsided by the pain killers given by Dr Amit Agarwal.
- Soreness might last for few weeks.
- You will be made to walk 6 hours post-surgery or the very following day, depending on your will and wish.
When can you return to your daily activities?
- You can return to your normal lifestyle after a week or two of surgery
- You can start exercising after three weeks post-surgery.
- A pressure garment is a must-wear for the next 4 to 6 months without gap or fails for almost 24 hours a day.
- You can return to work depending on your willpower and the type of work required between 3-4 days.
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Specific instructions by Dr. Amit Agarwal include
- How to take care of the surgical site.
- About the follow up dates.
- How to take the medications or application of creams.
- There are not many medications though.
Risk and complications post-surgery
The complications and aftermaths of the surgery vary from person to person and their physical well-being.
The factors which affect are
- Poor circulation,
- History of blood clots,
- Diabetes or
- Heart, lung, or liver infection.
Abdominal etching usually gives desired results but there can be some risks involved which include
- Risks related to general anaesthesia which are very rare-General Anaesthesia is very safe in present times and with best machines and a qualified anaesthetist, chances of encountering any complicationis less than 0.1 percent in a healthy individual. We at Kayakriti Plastic Surgery and Dental Centre are equipped with world class anaesthesia workstation, other equipments and two very qualified intensivists for the surgical procedures to be very safe and smooth.
- Accumulation of the fluid i.e., Seroma formation can occur which usually decreases and stops in some time.
- Infection (quite rare)
- There can be persistent swelling and bruising in the surgical area which reduces with time.
- Poor wound healing if you have poor blood supply (seen more in smokers, diabetics, people with multiple diseases).
- Sometimes irregular contour is visible over the operated area, which gets corrected with the regular use of the pressure garment in most of the cases.
- Sometimes change in skin sensation (numbness) is noticed which gets better with time
- The rare event of Deep Vein Thrombosis, fat embolism, pulmonary or cardiac complications, and lidocaine toxicity can occur or precipitate in patients with multiple pre-existing diseases diagnosed or undiagnosed by routinely available standard tests and if multiple procedures are done in the same sitting.
These are the risks and possible complications which should be discussed by you with Dr. Amit Agarwal before the procedure.
When will you start seeing results?
The total benefits of abdominal etching will be seen after the swelling and bruising subsides. It is also very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to maintain your shape and contour. If you are unable to maintain it or plan an exercise regime, there can be deposits of unwanted fat at other sites other than the surgical. Then probably you may have to go under another surgery.
Do's and Don'ts of Abdominal Etching
- You should never force your doctor for excess fat removal as it can give irregular contour or can compromise blood supply of the enveloping skin of abdomen. Dr Amit Agarwal will assess, calculate and sculpt the abdomen after taking in to account all your health parameters and fatty deposits to give you best results.
- You should not get into surgery if you are having any major chronic illness and should not hide it with your doctor.
- You should always wear the pressure garment until advised as it reduces swelling and improves your contour.
- You should improve your lifestyle to avoid any further fat deposits in other body parts. So to maintain a shape and slimmer waist line you should pursue exercises and proper diet.
- You should consult Dr Amit Agarwal immediately if you have any complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Abdominal etching works best for people who are less than 30 percent over their ideal body weight, with healthy muscle and skin tone and wishes to get six pack abs.
If you follow a healthy lifestyle and follow the doctor's instructions you can get desirable results.
You can be discharged on the same day or a day after the surgery.
You have to wear it for at least 3 months and may extend to 6 months depending on Dr Amit Agarwal's advice.
You can start exercising after 3 weeks of surgery or as Dr Amit Agarwal suggests depending on your healing process.
During the procedure you will not feel any pain but there may be some pain and swelling during the recovery process which will be taken care of with analgesics.
Quitting smoking is a perfect solution even without surgery as it involves many health risks, but it's totally up to your wish that you want to quit or not. But you should surely stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the surgery.
Abdominal Etching Images
Indivisual results may vary from person to person.
These pictures are shown for the purpose of education only.
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Best plastic surgeon, Dr. Amit Agarwal is an American Board Certified, extensively trained, and best Plastic & Aesthetic surgeon in Lucknow. He is the Chief Plastic Surgeon heading the Department of Plastic, Microvascular, and Craniofacial surgery at Vivekananda Polyclinic and Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, U.P, India. He maintains a busy practice at Avadh and Nishat Hospital and his own center - Kayakriti Plastic Surgery & Dental Center. He was formerly a Consultant in the Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns at the prestigious SGPGI, Lucknow.
MS, DNB (General Surgery) MCh, DNB (Plastic Surgery),
MNAMS, FACS, FICS, FRCS (Edinburgh, UK)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have flat or small breast and you want to improve your breast and hip contour ratio then you are a good candidate for it. The answer will be best provided after the first consultation with Dr Amit Agarwal.
Acute pain will be there for almost a week which gradually reduces and there will be soreness and swelling which may take up to 3 weeks to subside.
You can join your work and daily routines after a week of the procedure and can start exercising after 3 weeks of it.
Yes, you have to wear it round the clock unless we suggest you to remove it.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
This surgery does not affect the ducts or the areas of the breast involved in milk production. Thus, it does not affect the breast feeding.
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