Abdominal etching

Abdominal etching is a medical procedure that helps people achieve a toned and muscular appearance on their stomach.

Imagine your stomach like a play-doh shape, and your muscles beneath (called abs) are the ridges and valleys that you can see and feel when you touch or flex your tummy. Abdominal etching is like using a knife to carefully sculpt and define those muscles, so they appear more prominent, with less fat on top.

To do this, a doctor or surgeon will make small incisions in your belly button and surrounding areas where they will insert a thin tube-like instrument called a cannula. Through this cannula tube, they will remove small amounts of fat from certain areas around your abs, while leaving some fat in other areas to provide natural padding and shape.

The process takes about an hour or two, and patients typically go home the same day. After the procedure, you may experience some soreness and swelling, but these usually go away within a few days.

It's important to remember that abdominal etching is not a substitute for exercise and healthy eating. This procedure is best for people who are already physically fit, but still struggle with stubborn areas of fat on their stomachs that won't go away with diet and exercise alone.