Are there any procedures to emphasize the V muscle?

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drs. are there any procedures that emphasis the V muscle on the side of the hips. i have already had liposuction with abb etching but noticed that the V muscle was more apparent before liposuction. im assuming this is due to fat being situation above that bone? not sure if there any any techniques to have best of both worlds

Emmanuel De La Cruz, MD · Answer

Absolutely! The "V muscle" typically refers to the lower abdominal muscles, specifically the obliques and the lower part of the rectus abdominis. To emphasize and strengthen this area, you can incorporate exercises that target these muscles directly.

Here are some exercises that can help emphasize the V muscle:

Leg Raises: Lie on your back and lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight or slightly bent, and then lower them back down without touching the floor. This engages the lower abs.

Russian Twists: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet off the ground. Hold a weight or medicine ball and rotate your torso from side to side, engaging the obliques.

Planks with Hip Dips: Get into a plank position on your elbows and forearms. Then, while keeping your core engaged, gently dip your hips from side to side, targeting the obliques.

Mountain Climbers: Start in a plank position and alternate bringing your knees in towards your chest, engaging your lower abs as you move.

Bicycle Crunches: Lie on your back, bring your knees up, and mimic a cycling motion while touching your opposite elbow to your knee.

Remember, consistency is key when trying to emphasize and strengthen any muscle group. Also, maintaining a balanced diet and incorporating cardio exercises can help reduce overall body fat, allowing these muscles to become more visible.

Sean Satey, MD, FACS · Answer

Great questions. The short answer is YES! The best procedure VASER assisted liposculpting with Renuvion J plasma vs BodyTite skin tightening. This will bring the underlying muscles to life. I caution you to seek an experienced provider that specializes in revision procedures. In my practice, nearly 60% of our cases is revision work from other surgeons.  Best, Dr Satey, Beverly Hills, Ca.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

The Gold Standard for superior liposuction results to bring forth your requested muscle highlights requires use of the advanced technology of ultrasound-assisted VASER liposuction. As an official trainer of VASER liposuction, I perform full body liposuction cases every week. VASER liposuction has been the only modality that has consistently resulted in outstanding liposuction outcomes with the muscle highlights you are requesting. VASER liposuction ensures a smooth contour regardless of degree of excess fat by virtue of being able to remove any and all remaining fat comprehensively and uniformly. If skin redundancy is observed, Renuvion technology can be simultaneously applied to tighten your skin to optimize your overall contour outcome. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a VASER specialist will help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

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