Would I be a candidate for abdominal etching? 5’ 5” 105 lbs. (photo)

Thank you for your inquiry regarding your suitability for abdominal etching. Based on the details you've provided, I believe you would be an ideal candidate for Vaser Hi-Def Liposuction, which can achieve the desired abdominal etching results.

The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and can take three hours or more. Here's a brief overview of the procedure:

Tumescent Solution Application: Initially, a tumescent solution is applied, which creates an aquatic medium. This minimizes bleeding and optimizes the application of the Vaser's ultrasonic frequency.

Fat Liquefaction: During the next stage, cannulas are inserted, and the fat is liquefied using ultrasound technology. This process not only removes fat but also helps tighten the skin over the underlying muscles.

Fat Sculpting: In the third stage, the fat is meticulously sculpted to accentuate and define the underlying muscles, giving the etched appearance.

Depending on the amount of fat removed, drains might be used postoperatively. Additionally, you'll need to wear a compression garment to facilitate healing and reduce swelling. Post-operative lymphatic massages will be essential to further enhance results and minimize complications.

Please note that the results from this procedure are usually permanent, as long as there isn't significant weight gain. You can expect to see the final results approximately 12 weeks after the procedure.

Thank you for considering abdominal etching. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out. Take care.

Sincerely,
Dr. Katzen

Based on the info from the photo, you appear to be a great candidate for etching. There is minimal fat to start and good appearing skin tone. As always, be sure to research who is doing your procedure to increase the chances of getting a desirable result.

I think you are a good candidate for Abdominal etching. A good candidate is a person with fair amount of fat and good skin elasticity.  The photo is kind of limited but from what I can see, you have fair amount of fat and you skin seems like to have good elasticity. You next step is to have a proper consultation. 

Thank you for your question and photo!  Unfortunately it is hard to tell from that photo.  I suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon and have a consultation!  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park
Chicago

Pending a formal evaluation, you may be a good candidate for a Revision Liposuction. You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best. 
The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heats the skin with radiofrequency devices such as Renuvion (J-Plasma), InMode BodyTite, and ThermiRF to heat the undersurface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HI-DEF VASER Liposuction and can only be done by a well-trained body contouring specialist. At the same time, fat should be harvested and purified, with PRP and stem cells added, and then injected into muscles, indentations and cellulite to get body shaping and contouring. For a Brazilian butt lift (BBL), we inject the fat into the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with a combination of Cellfina, subcision, and/or fillers such as Bellafill, Renuva synthetic fat, or Sculptra. If skin is very loose before surgery, then it will need to be removed: tummy tuck/abdominoplasty for lower abdominal skin; breast lift for excess breast skin; and/or a brachioplasty for loose arm skin. Overall, you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.