Abdominal Etching- for the Already Thin Person - Laser or Traditional Lipo?

For a patient that is already lean/fit that wants to look more toned and have their natural abs bulge out (NOT have 6/8 fat pads and fake lines made to look like abs). which is the best technology, tumescent liposuction or Laser/ Vaser lipo? To make the natural abs bulge you are removing the most amount of fat (leave in 1/4 inch safety) but taking more fat then doing traditional abdominal etching which leaves round fat pads over the abs, Which technology 1) best results and 2) safest ?

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by cornell2000 in New York

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Abdominal wall etching

Most important decision you need to make is the plastic surgeon who does your procedure and not the modality they use. Having said that, if you have loose skin, combination of ultrasonic and laser will improve the tightening you would get after liposution. Again the sculting done by the operatoing surgeon is what gives you the final results. Look for post operative outcomes of the surgeons you meet as potential results you could have.

Liposuction and Abdominal Definition

The etching does not have to be performed in the manner you are talking about, and conventional liposuction will yield great results. Find the plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Traditional vs Laser Liposuction

Thank you for your question. In general, laser liposuction will provide you with the best results because of its dual action to remove unwanted fat and tightening of the skin at the same time. There is a new procedure our practice has introduced, the first of its in the US where we do 4-D laser liposuction to etch and sculpt to create these abs. Be certain to be under the supervision of a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon with expertise in liposuction for an... more

Abdominal Etching- What technique is Best

Tumescent liposuction with the micro canulas is by far the best to give the most muscle definition. Only the small canulas can remove the fat down close to the skin and muscle showing the best definition with the least risks and having the procedure done under local anesthesia allows patients to stand up and turn in all positions comfortable to be able for the doc to make sure everything is smooth and symmetrical. Don't risk the problems associated with laser or ultrasound liposuctions or... more

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Which Liposuction Machine is Used Makes NO Difference to Your Results.

The best results for Abdominal 6-Pack Etching, as with any procedure, are obtained by going to a surgeon who is good at performing that procedure. It is the Surgeon who provides the results.... NOT the machine! Plastic Surgery is an art. The machines that we use are just instruments or tools. It is what we do with them that creates the results. I have used many different liposuction machines. I have not found a single one that provides "better results".... more

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cornell2000 10 Jan 2013

I take back everything I said about Kevin Tehrani, MD. I personally do not trust him and based upon my experience with him and his staff I would never let him put a scaple to me!

cornell2000 11 Sep 2012

I saw Kevin Tehrani, MD today to get an idea what he can do. I was shocked how chill he was. He spent a whole hour with me to answer all my questions (I had a long list). He said that for the best etching and sculpting that I would benefit from the Vaser and laser. Finally a doctor with male before and after photos!!! I think it is super important to see the doctor's work on a person with a smilar body. I am not saying similar body = similar results, but it is good to be able to see what the doc can do. Thanks Dr. Tehrani!

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