For those wanting six pack abs and in good shape, why can’t liposuction be used to simply remove all overlaying abdominal fat?

October 11, 2018
Asked By:Meandmyeyes in Santa Monica, California

I understand hi-def liposculpture is the gold standard for achieving a chiseled 6 pack ab look for athletic people with stubborn fat over their abs. However, this procedure justs selectively etches the fat over the underlying muscle to make the area look more sculpted, but that “six pack” you’re seeing is really just etched out fat. My main question is, why cant regular lipo be used to simply REMOVE, not etch, all fat covering the abs so that the actual muscles show, rather than just an illusion of them?

Answers (11)

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October 28, 2018

Answer: Always go for aggressive liposuction when you want the 6 pack abs- don't just etch fat.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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October 28, 2018

Answer: Always go for aggressive liposuction when you want the 6 pack abs- don't just etch fat.

David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction

Alex Campbell, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction

Alex Campbell, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction candidate

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction candidate

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 12, 2018

Answer: Lipo 6 pack

Afshin Farzadmehr, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 12, 2018

Answer: Lipo 6 pack

Afshin Farzadmehr, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction Candidate--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite, fat grafting

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 12, 2018

Answer: Liposuction Candidate--VASER HI DEF 4D Liposculpture, ThermiRF/J Plasma/Renuvion/InMode BodyTite, fat grafting

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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