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What is ab and pec etching??
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"Ab-etching is a revolutionary process that delicately removes any excess subcutaneous adipose form (read fat) in between the abdominal muscles. This can't be done on just anyone who wants a 'quick fix' to remedy a couch potato physique. It's imperative that fat levels are already low,' says Dr. Chugay. He adds, 'a candidate for ab-etching is someone with already low fat levels. If one has excess fat, the fat will still act as cover for the underlying muscle. The procedure is intended as a final option to obtain midsection 'clarity' (i.e a six pack). Instead of merely suctioning excess fat, Dr. Chugay literally sculpts the abdomen so that the stomach is not only flat, but defined, as well. Dr. Chugay likes to think of it as a reward for being in shape. Prior to the ab-etching procedure, Dr. Chugay takes a felt tip pen and marks the areas to 'be etched.' The pre-operative lines make it easier for Dr. Chugay to discern the areas to be suctioned while the patient is in the prone position. In many instances of ab-etching a local anesthetic is sufficient (as is the case if only the love handles are being removed). If a patient is having both sides as well as the front done, then general anesthesia is usually a preferable choice.
The incisions made for ab-etching are literally the size of dots. Dr. Chugay then takes a tubular instrument called a cannula and inserts it through these tiny incisions and strategically vacuums out the excess fat. The doctor explains that, 'it is common for surgeons to use the largest cannula possible in order to extract the most fat in the least amount of time.' Dr. Chugay prefers to use the smallest, thinnest cannula possible. Although this means more operative time for the surgeon, the end results are smoother and more precise. Ab-etching is done using the tumescent technique, which softens the fat and makes it easier to remove. An additional benefit is that the tumescent fluid prevents excess bleeding by clamping down the blood vessels. According to Dr.Chugay, 'a full abdominal etching procedure can be completed in approximately two hours with each incision requiring only a single stitch."