Abdominal Etching Results: How Long Will They Last?

Almost everyone wants to have perfect abs. Of course, achieving these results requires a great deal of discipline and self-control. A sculpted stomach requires years of strict diet and exercise programs to be maintained over the long term. 

While diet and exercise are always best, surgeons can also create a desired abdominal look using advanced liposuction techniques.

Abdominal etching is a targeted fat removal treatment for men and women who need help reshaping their midsections. Most types of abdominal etching remove fat cells using a special tumescent liposuction technique, delivering a lasting reduction of fat cells. Once we reach adulthood, fat does not regenerate, meaning the number of cells remains lower in the treated area. Of course, that does not suggest results will be permanent. Let's delve into what abdominal etching is and aims to achieve and what impacts the longevity of results.

What is Abdominal Etching?

Even the most avid fitness enthusiasts have a hard time getting a six-pack. It can be pretty challenging to notice a difference by targeting the abdominal muscles with core exercises. If you already have a flat stomach but want to make the muscles more pronounced, cosmetic surgery may be the solution. 

Abdominal etching uses a particular form of liposuction to remove the excess fat between the abdominal muscles. This creates the appearance of a six-pack.

The benefits of this type of cosmetic surgery include the following:

1. Relatively short and comfortable recovery
2. Minimal scarring
3. More pronounced, defined abdominal muscles
4. Long-lasting results

Is This Procedure Right For Me?

Although abdominal etching can improve the appearance of your stomach and make it more muscular-looking, this treatment is not for everyone. Ideal candidates are already in good physical shape and have a consistent diet and exercise program. 

The procedure does not cause abdominal muscles to grow; it merely removes the fat covering them. Therefore, patients with minimal stomach strength or those with copious amounts of fat may not be best suited for this treatment. Always consult with a qualified surgeon to determine your best course of action.

Will My Six Pack Be Permanent After Abdominal Etching?

Liposuction removes fat cells from the body, which means no new fat cells can form in the same area after surgery. Therefore, abdominal etching is considered a permanent procedure because the fat cells removed cannot regenerate. 

However, men and women who gain weight after this surgery may still develop unwanted fat in other areas. Therefore, people who want to look fit and toned long-term should be prepared to maintain a certain weight after surgery.

Furthermore, fat cells can always grow and shrink, meaning the remaining fat in the abdominal region can expand if weight is gained, potentially reversing the results of abdominal etching.

Elite Body Sculpture's Essential Six-Pack Procedure

If you want to ensure high-quality results, Elite Body Sculpture can provide optimal results.

The 48-Hour Six Pack™ doesn't use scalpels, stitches, needles, or general anesthesia, which are elements used during most traditional-liposuction-based abdominal etching methods. 

Staying awake with local anesthesia reduces patient risks and allows surgeons to move patients however necessary to ensure their desired results. We remove fat through two-millimeter-wide entry points, reducing scar sizes while allowing for an average downtime of just 48 hours. The jet injector and biopsy punch tools allow us to numb the skin and create entryways in a less painful manner that also reduces scarring. 

Meanwhile, our exclusive tools vibrate in a rapid, power-controlled method that makes fat removal far more precise than manual alternatives. We can target just the fat covering one's abs, even working between the stomach muscles' creases, to uncover the sculpted look patients want.

Call our newly newly opened London location or any AirSculpt® office worldwide to get started with your consultation.