Pregnancy/weight gain after abdominal etching? (photo)

The lines created with etching are permanent.  if you gain weight, the fat goes around them and can give a distorted apperance.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Thank you for your question and photo! After pregnancy your results will change.  Depends on your pregnancy but you can always have a revision if needed after.  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park
Chicago

Hello,Thank you for your question.  I often have been asked similar by patients considering this procedure.  I emphasize to all patients that this procedure is permanent and of high patient satisfaction, unless the patient loses their level of fitness, and gains significant weight over time.  In such cases then the result is a mis-match to the intended goal.  Six-packs are not seen in overweight individuals- the result then would not look natural.Best wishes,Dr Sergio Maggidrmaggi.com

I appreciate your question.

Vaser assisted liposuction utilizes ultrasound to emulsify or melt felt prior to removal. It is also used to etch or define the muscles and normal anatomy to enhance the results. I use a specialized technique to remove the deeper fat areas and sculpt the superficial fat, so that one can achieve the goal of having not only a flatter stomach but also a more defined and curvaceous body if wanted. I can use this technique on the arms as well.

I also use the fat removed to graft into the pecs for men or breasts for women as well as into the arms and other areas to further enhance muscle definition.

The best candidates for the procedure already have a good muscular base.The results are permanent in the etched areas

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery and high definition body contouring.

 

Best of luck!

   

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Hi, and thank you for your question.  Abdominal etching or Hi-Def lipo as some call it is permanent. Obviously, best results will remain as long as you maintain your weight but even with some weight gain, you will still see the definition.