Abdominal etching: Differential liposuction to detail abdominal musculature

Abstract

Male athletes seeking improvement in the detail of their abdominal musculature have traditionally utilized vigorous exercise and a tightly controlled diet. Abdominal etching is a technique devised to enhance the appearance of the abdominal musculature by removing fat with liposuction at variable levels. The abdominal musculature is topographically visualized as the linea alba, linea semilunaris, and the transverse tendinous intersections within the rectus abdominous muscle. These landmarks are enhanced with localized superficial liposuction to deepen the natural grooves or furrows in these areas. We have performed abdominal etching on eight male patients with good to excellent results and minimal risks.

New Body Contouring Technique in Male: The Muscular Sculpture

“…This technique of abdominal enhancement improved the contour of the abdominal muscles, eliminating fat through selective liposuction [16][17][18].…”

Medium Definition Liposuction

“…The abdominal musculature is topographically visualized according to the skin markings guided by the palpation of the linea alba, linea semilunaris, and the tendinous intersections of rectus abdominis muscle. These landmarks are enhanced with localized superficial liposuction to deepen the natural grooves or furrows, creating curves, light, and shadow effects on the skin [5][6][7].…”

High Definition Liposuction: A Challenge for a Perfect Body Contouring

“…In the first group, one could find abnormalities in the cardiac rhythm, obstruction of the airway, allergic reactions, and bronchoaspiration. In the second group, one could find bleedings, low blood pressure, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, damage in neurovascular structures, hypothermia, and burning with surgical instruments and medical devices [5,7,21].…”

“…Each surgical alternative has its own benefits and complications. Different medical device companies across the world are continuously working on the safe surgical instruments for this type of surgical procedures [5]. The dreamed liposuction device has to be in the position to offer different functions at the same time: (1) remove excess of fat, (2) keep safe the surrounded soft tissue, (3) devices allowed to be used under local anesthesia, and (4) device results avoid bruising and swelling [6][7][8].…”

“…In the course of achieving massive weight loss and resolution of comorbidities, bariatric surgery creates quality-of-life problems that are in the medical field of plastic surgeons. Despite the numerous health advantages of bariatric surgery, disgruntled patients complained of disturbing lax skin and subcutaneous tissue [5,8,12].…”