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Is Abdominal Etching higher risk than traditional liposuction?

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High definition liposuction safer?

May 31st, 2017
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Although higher volume liposuction can be performed using high def liposuction when compared to traditional liposuction, the volume removed has minimal blood in it thus making it over safer than traditional liposuction.

In order to optimize abdominal etching results you need to choose a surgeon who has experience with

1)VASER LIPOSUCTION

2)POWER X Liposuction TOOLS

3)J Plasma Cool Helium skin tightening

 By utilizing all three modalities can optimal high definition results be achieved.

Web reference: https://drlaguna.com/liposuction/high-definition-vaser-lipo/

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS
May 31st, 2017

High definition liposuction safer?

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Although higher volume liposuction can be performed using high def liposuction when compared to traditional liposuction, the volume removed has minimal blood in it thus making it over safer than traditional liposuction.

In order to optimize abdominal etching results you need to choose a surgeon who has experience with

1)VASER LIPOSUCTION

2)POWER X Liposuction TOOLS

3)J Plasma Cool Helium skin tightening

 By utilizing all three modalities can optimal high definition results be achieved.

Learn more: https://drlaguna.com/liposuction/high-definition-vaser-lipo/

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS

Abdominal etching

March 20th, 2017
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Hello

There is absolutely no added risk to doing an etching. 2 possible issues can be 

1. longer anesthesia, 

2. possible surface irregularities due to more superficial liposuction. 

these factors are however irrelevant when you are you with a well experienced team

Dr Amit Gupta

Web reference: http://www.divinecosmeticsurgery.com/vaser.php

Amit Gupta, MD
March 20th, 2017

Abdominal etching

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Hello

There is absolutely no added risk to doing an etching. 2 possible issues can be 

1. longer anesthesia, 

2. possible surface irregularities due to more superficial liposuction. 

these factors are however irrelevant when you are you with a well experienced team

Dr Amit Gupta

Learn more: http://www.divinecosmeticsurgery.com/vaser.php

Amit Gupta, MD

Vaser hi def lipo 4d

December 8th, 2016
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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 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

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Web reference: http://www.beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com/vaser-lipo-los-angeles/

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
December 8th, 2016

Vaser hi def lipo 4d

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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 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

#RealSelf100Surgeon

#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Learn more: http://www.beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com/vaser-lipo-los-angeles/

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Abdominal etching versus liposuction

November 22nd, 2016
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Thanks for your question. Abdominal etching isn't higher risk than traditional liposuction. Both are surgical ways to improve your contour and shape. Generally with abdominal etching you are taking out more superficial fat in certain distributions to get you the extra definition. Generally we combine liposuction of the deeper fat and etching of the superficial fat to improve your overall contour and definition.

Regards, 

Surjit S. Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon 

Surjit S. Rai, MD
November 22nd, 2016

Abdominal etching versus liposuction

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Thanks for your question. Abdominal etching isn't higher risk than traditional liposuction. Both are surgical ways to improve your contour and shape. Generally with abdominal etching you are taking out more superficial fat in certain distributions to get you the extra definition. Generally we combine liposuction of the deeper fat and etching of the superficial fat to improve your overall contour and definition.

Regards, 

Surjit S. Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon 

Surjit S. Rai, MD

Abdominal etching is more delicate, but just as safe as lipo

July 7th, 2016
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This is a great question that we are often asked. Abdominal etching, or liposculpture is a form of body contouring that uses multiple types of liposuction to not only debulk fat in the abdomen and trunk, but to also remove small amounts of fat superficially along the patient's bony framework, muscle lines and tendon transcriptions. The result can be a very toned and athletic look- or abs that are sculpted. 

When done correctly, it is just as safe as liposuction. Remember that lipo is like a paintbrush. It is only an instrument to get a result. Much more important than the instrument, is the person holding it. Make sure that you only work with a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and that he/she has a great deal of experience in this specific technique. You deserve nothing less.

Patients that receive ab etching are comfortable after 2-3 days and can go back to work in 3 days wearing a special compression garment.  
Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS
July 7th, 2016

Abdominal etching is more delicate, but just as safe as lipo

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This is a great question that we are often asked. Abdominal etching, or liposculpture is a form of body contouring that uses multiple types of liposuction to not only debulk fat in the abdomen and trunk, but to also remove small amounts of fat superficially along the patient's bony framework, muscle lines and tendon transcriptions. The result can be a very toned and athletic look- or abs that are sculpted. 

When done correctly, it is just as safe as liposuction. Remember that lipo is like a paintbrush. It is only an instrument to get a result. Much more important than the instrument, is the person holding it. Make sure that you only work with a plastic surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic surgery and that he/she has a great deal of experience in this specific technique. You deserve nothing less.

Patients that receive ab etching are comfortable after 2-3 days and can go back to work in 3 days wearing a special compression garment.  
Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS

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