Want true six pack abs, as close as a woman can get

my ultimate goal is to have abs-i want definition between the muscles in my stomach a true six pack or as close as a woman can get to a six pack. I used to have this 2 years ago when i was at 10% body fat, i dont want my body fat to be that low again for abs, if i get Vaser on my upper,lower, and obliques and then once im healed bust my butt in the gym to work my abs is that a possiblity-or is there something that would prevent this because of the surgery.thanks

5 answers to “Want true six pack abs, as close as...”

A: Six pack abs can be achieved with liposuction and hard work

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

One can achieve 'six pack' abs on their own if they are able to get their body fat content low enough. Some patients, however, require some assistance with liposuction. Etching can be performed, but can also leave unacceptable depressions and scarring.

A: You need to see a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon that is experienced in body contouring!

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for your question. The Vaser® is a form of liposuction that employs pulsed, low level ultrasound to break apart the fat cells. This allows the surgeon to use smaller instrumentation that allows for finer artistic sculpting, especially when performing abdominal-etching. However, not all plastic... more

A: Liposuction will help create six pack abs

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

A careful liposuction of the abdominal area could enhance the borders of the rectus muscle (6 packs), and recreate the healthy looking midline depression observed in a healthy abdomen. The key in liposuction is what you leave behind and not what you take out!

A: Possible to get six pack abs from Lipo

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

The result you are seeking is possible and depends on your surgeon's skill rather than the kind of liposuction. This is possible with laser lipo, vaser lipo, or traditional liposuction.

A: Six pack abs from liposuction may be possible

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Yes, it is possible that you can achieve this by using Vaser to thin the overall layer of fat throughout the upper and lower abdomen. However, it is also possible that you may develop minor irregularities (rippling or waves from liposuction). If liposuction removes excessive fat, you can develop areas of... more