6 PACK AB ETCHING

DR PARAG TELANG Cosmetic & Plastic Surgeon, SL Raheja Hospital, Mumbai

CASE STUDY: A 27yr old male patient with a physically active lifestyle with regular workout, was still unable to achieve a perfect 6-Pack Abs look. I performed a detailed examination of the abdominal musculature and marked the abs on his abdomen. I performed a High Definition Abs Contouring procedure for him. After undergoing this 45 mins procedure under sedation, we could give him the perfect abs, something he was trying for more than 2 years! Because of the safety and effectiveness of this procedure, it has become a very popular and high in demand cosmetic surgery these days.

6 PACK AB ETCHING! FaCtS, reaLItY aNd MYthS

What is this recent trend of 6 Pack Abs etching? Since time immemorial, men have been obsessed with having a chiseled abdomen with 6 pack abs. All men have these abs, but they are covered under layers of fat. Due to the recent advances in fat removal technology, it is now possible to make these packs visible. More than 30% of enquiries among male patients are regarding 6-Pack Abs Etching. It is an hour-long procedure done under mild sedation. We use a technology called as ‘High Definition Liposelection’, in which the ab muscles are first marked on the patient’s abdomen while in standing position. 2mm punctures are made in hidden areas from where Ultrasonic Needles are inserted to liquefy fat that is covering the ab muscles. This means selective removal of fat to make the creases in the ab muscles stand out. Once this sculpting is done, the definition of the muscles can be seen nicely. What is the recovery period? 6-Pack Abs etching is typically a day-care procedure. The patient is provided with an abdominal corset that is to be worn for 6 weeks, post-procedure. This helps in giving good support to the skin, so that the abdomen has a taut and sculpted look. There may be some sensitivity of the abdominal skin for a week, some swelling and discomfort for 6- 8 days after this procedure. When can one resume exercises after this procedure? One can resume walking or treadmill use after 3-4 days, Cardio and Yoga after 8 days and abdominal core muscle exercises after 3 weeks to 1 month. Are these 6 packs for life? If one is regular with core muscle exercises of the abdomen and maintains their ideal body weight, then it is possible to maintain these sculpted abs for many years. The muscle tone depends on the activity level of the patient. If one puts on 8-10 kg body weight, then there is a possibility of these packs getting covered by a layer of fat, again. What is the overall cost of 6 packs abs etching? The cost ranges from Rs 75,000 to 1.5 lacs. Who are good candidates for this procedure? Any person who is physically active and has good abdominal muscle tone, can undergo this procedure. Someone with a protuberant belly with lack of physical exercise, is not a good candidate for this procedure. 6-Pack Abs Etching now comprises of more than 30% of the total number of male cosmetic surgeries/procedures. Is there any Ab Etching procedure for women? Yes, the same technology can be used for women, to remove unwanted belly fat and to get a sculpted look. What other procedures are offered in high definition sculpting? It is possible to sculpt the Calves, Biceps and Triceps muscles using the same technology. As we gain more experience, I am sure many more applications will be made available for the patients.

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