What is an Abdominal "6-pack" Implant?
asked 2 years ago by Lartrainer in houston
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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Tags: abdomen
I've seen a few cosmetic surgeon's websites that do abdominal "6-pack" implants--mainly for men--but I'd like to know more about the procedure, if it's available for women and how new is it? Thank you.
6 answers to What is an Abdominal "6-pack" Implant?
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6 Pack Abs- how to attain with ab sculpting
The best way to attain a six pack abdomen is to diet and work out.
Surgically, ab sculpting can create the suggestion of striations and can be very effective, especially in patients whose rectus muscle striations do not show well.
Ab sculpting can create the appearance of a six pack in anybody, even heavyset people with a "beer belly" configuration. However, the look of a six pack in a heavyset person is just not believable. It looks like a fat...
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Abdominal Six-Pack Implants
Hi there-
While there are safe and effective ways to improve abdominal muscle definition in carefully selected patients, what you describe sounds like a clever marketing strategy rather than an accepted plastic surgical technique.
I would also echo Dr. Rand's concern... Unfortunately the world is becoming crowded with "Cosmetic Surgeons"- and many of these are NOT Plastic Surgeons. In Orlando where I practice, there are gynecologists, eye doctors, Emergency Room doctors, and even a fam
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"6 pack implants (WTF)"
That is a direct quote from a chat forum where lay persons talked about the horrendous appearance of 6 pack implants. I could not personally find the before and after photos and, in fact, had never heard of 6 pack implants until your question.
As you can see, my colleague board certified plastic surgeons are NOT proponents, and I would venture to say that most of them had never heard of it either. As you well know, many structures can be enhanced with implants, including the breasts,...
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Abdominal 6 pack implant
The only abdominal 6 pack implant that I have ever seen is the one that goes into the Superman costume my son wore for Halloween! Some surgeons can sculpt the "6-pack" a bit with liposcution.
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The abdominal 6 pack implant
I am guessing but this may be a play on words to appeal to the marketing of the procedure. It is more likely a reflection of a modified lipoetching procedure possibly with lipoiinjection not unlike the Brazilian Butt Lift.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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6 pack implant?
This sounds like a joke, there would be so many problems with something like this even if it did exist that you would be wise to stay away and lower your body fat to single digits and work the abs like crazy. Remember that a "cosmetic" surgeon is not necessarily a board certified plastic surgeon and may have no real training at all. Be ware!
