Will I see better results when I exercise after abdominal etching?

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

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Absolutely! Exercise after abdominal etching can complement the results and help maintain the sculpted appearance. While the procedure itself helps define the abdominal muscles by removing excess fat and contouring, exercise can enhance muscle tone and definition.

Engaging in regular core exercises can help strengthen and further define the abdominal muscles, making the etched contours more prominent. However, it's important to discuss post-surgery exercise plans with your surgeon. After any cosmetic procedure, there might be a recommended recovery period during which strenuous exercise or specific movements could be restricted.

Once you've healed and received clearance from your surgeon, incorporating exercises that target the abdominal muscles can certainly improve and maintain the results achieved through abdominal etching. This can include various forms of core workouts like planks, crunches, leg raises, and oblique exercises.

Remember, a combination of a healthy diet, regular exercise, and a consistent fitness routine will not only aid in maintaining the results but also contribute to your overall health and well-being.

  I would not exercise until cleared by your surgeon.   If you are healed to the point where you can exercise, exercise will definitely help decrease the subcutaneous tissue and allow for a slimmer result and better contours.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

If the abdominal etching was successful, the outline of your abdominal muscles should be more noticeable.

As is often the case, this question is best asked of your surgeon, who knows you, knows what was done, and has followed your recovery. Without photos it is quite difficult to give a useful prediction. What is defined as abdominal etching varies from surgeon to surgeon. The etching is done with a power-assisted liposuction device just under the skin to encourage more visible definition simulating the "inscriptions" in the rectus abdominis (six-pack) muscle. Results should be at least somewhat independent of the muscle development itself.

All the best. 

The best abdominal etching results are observed in patients who return to exercise within 3 weeks of surgery. This will result in quicker resolution of swelling as well as improved contour with increased muscle bulk.