Abdominal Etching

Want a stomach that's flatter and boasts more defined ab muscles? If you've got up to 2 centimetres of pinchable fat in the area, Abdominal Etching may be what you're looking for.

Abdominal Etching is a cosmetic procedure that was designed by Dr. Henry A. Mentz III back in the 90s. It is essentially a form of liposuction that contours and shapes the abdominal fat pad with a special cannula, creating a flatter stomach. Removing desired amounts of fat along the ab muscles allows them to become more visible.

Since every patient has a different muscular pattern in the area, markings are made before surgery so that the physician may achieve the best results.

It's not all about fat

Liposuction isn't just about sucking out fat. It can even help you with hyperhidrosis.

Hyperhidrosis is the clinical term for excessive sweating, most commonly in the areas of the hands, armpits, and feet (though it can be found just about anywhere on the body that has sweat glands). It affects millions of people worldwide. For years now, Botox has been the most widely used treatment. However, could liposuction be a viable alternative?

German physicians have used liposuction technology to suck out sweat glands in offending areas to reduce the amount of sweat produced. According to reports, up to 75% reduction in sweat was reported by the majority of participants in the trial after a 20 minute procedure for one armpit.

Want to read the full article? Liposuction for Sweating

Scarless Liposuction?

When we talk about liposuction, it always means the removal of fat with some kind of suctioning instrument. Generally, this instrument is a cannula attached to a machine that basically vacuums unwanted fat out of the body.

However, in some instances fat can be removed not with a cannula, but with a syringe. In the instance of Needle Liposuction, fat removal is performed with a needle inserted into the desired area to suction the fat out into the syringe. Needle Liposuction is best performed on areas that require only a small adjustment to their contour, such as the chin, jowls and cheeks. It is not suitable for larger areas such as the thighs or abdomen. The needle is the only thing that enters the body, therefore no incision is required, and consequently, no scars. Generally performed under local anesthetic, it is a relatively fast and simple body contouring procedure.