is a surgical procedure designed to sculpt the abs and shape the abdominal contour. Candidates for surgery include patients with focused areas of fatty deposits along the abdomen that do not respond to diet and exercise. A Patient who has significant stretch marks would not be an ideal candidate.
Abdominal Etching typically takes 1-2 hours to complete under local anesthesia. A small liposuction incision placed in the lower abdomen and belly button.
The recovery following Abdominal Etching takes about 1-2 week and patients will need to avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise for that time period. The sutures are absorbable, so there is no need to return for suture removal. Patients are often able to return to work within 7 days, however strenuous activity and exercise will be postponed for four weeks.
