The trouble with trying to get perfect abs is that even though you are able to lose the tummy bulge, gaining the right shape is always a challenge.
Even with an intense routine of superior diet and workout that includes hours of performing abdominal crunches and sit-ups, there is an extra layer of fat, which makes it difficult to get naturally toned abs. This is the reason, why most people opt for ab sculpting procedure to get the right look.
Six pack, also known as “Abdominal Etching” is a common liposuction procedure that is done to remove fat under the skin. It is a good surgical option for people who have tried diet and exercise for a long time but can not achieve their goals.
Six pack only targets the midsection and waist of the patient. It is known as a low-risk surgical procedure but you still should be aware of some risks and side effects such as swelling, fluid accumulation, headache, vessel damage, and skin discoloration.
In this article we mention achieving a sculpted physique, the power of abdominal etching and sculpting techniques, and different approaches to abdominal etching first. In the following part, you will read about the six-pack procedure, post-operative care, and potential side effects of abdominal etching.
We all go to the gym and follow low calories diet but sometimes whatever we do, we can not achieve our goal to be in good shape. But, do not worry. With the latest development in science and technic, you are just a few steps away from having the six-pack, a sculpted physique that you dream of.
Abdominal etching is a liposuction procedure that brings your six-pack, your abdominal muscles to light. By using sculpting techniques and abdominal sculpting, it re-shape your abdomen.
Abdominal etching is a cosmetic surgery, a sort of liposuction but there is a little difference: the fat that covers your abdominal muscles is carved off your body using small incisions. In addition, abdominal etching only targets your waist and midsection.
Although an abdominal etching procedure has countless benefits, it also has some risks and side effects:
The six-pack (abdominal etching) procedure is a short one, it only takes an hour on average. The steps of an abdominal etching procedure and the preparation steps can be lined up as below:
Post-operative care is the final and very important part of the procedure. A study, in 2019 shows that 98% of people are satisfied with the results of abdominal etching, the six-pack. To see the full effects of the procedure, you need 2 to 5 months. As a part of post-operative care, there is a list that includes things you should or not do:
As you probably know that all surgical procedures have some risks and side effects. The good news is that a six-pack, abdominal etching procedure is considered a low-risk procedure. But, it means there are still risks. Some of these risks and potential side effects can be lined up as below:
It is also possible to have an infection risk after an abdominal etching procedure. If you have a fever, call your medical center as soon as possible to avoid any risk. Other emergency conditions can be itemized as:
You should get in touch with your surgeon and medical center if you see or doubt any of these conditions.
Operating Doctor Cenk Melikoğlu was born in Görele, in 1978. In 2002, he graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Between the years of 2003 and 2010, he did his specialization in İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Clinic. In 2015, he worked as a guest lecturer in the American Hospital of Paris. When abroad, he especially focused on the transfer of free vascular lymph nodes for lymphedema treatment, in the field of microsurgery. He participated in numerous training and meetings in this area. There are more than 30 articles in the literature, which were published in national and international journals. Since 2016, he has been working in İzmir Özel Ekol ENT Hospital in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and Cosmology Clinic. He speaks English well. He is married and has one child.
His special interests are; Breast Aesthetics & Dual-Plan Method, Aesthetic nose surgery, Lymphedema surgery, Endoscopic facial stretching, Aesthetic body shaping surgery (abdominal stretching, liposuction, aesthetic breast surgery), Hair transplantation with FUE method, Migraine surgery, Gynecomastia correction, Genital aesthetics (especially penis enlargement), Lymphedema Treatment (Laser Assisted, With Microcannula Lymph Protective Method), Penis Enlargement (Length & Thickness Combined Method), Migraine Surgery (Closed Method with Scopy). He was entitled to receive the "Proficiency Certificate" by being successful in the examination, which was held by the Turkish Plastic Surgery Association in 2010. In 2015, he participated in a scientific competition by Gülhane Military Medical Academy with his study 'Saddle-nose deformity repair with micro-plate-adapted costal cartilage.’ He has won the first place in the field of surgical medicine. In 2018, he worked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago, USA for three months in April, May and June on advanced techniques on gender reassignment and penis enlargement in men. He is still continuing his academic and scientific studies.
He graduated from Samsun Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 2011. Between 2013-2019, he received his specialty training in Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital. He successfully has the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery qualification certificate in the 2018 exam. He is a member of the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Association and the Turkish Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
He is fluent in English.
Dr. Anıl Özpak is married and has 2 children.
Domain Knowledge: Rhinoplasty Eyelid aesthetic Face rejuvenation (face-neck lifting) Otapostatis Breast aesthetics (enlargement, reduction, lifting) Correction of gynecomastia Abdominal stretching Tummy Tuck Arm - Thigh lift Genital aesthetics Lipoedema surgery Liposuction Fat injections Minimal aesthetic applications (filling- neurotoxin) Skin Tumours Facial Traumas Hand Aesthetic surgeries
He graduated from Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He studied at Kaunas Medical Faculty between the years 2007 and 2008. He completed his specialization on Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Department at Afyon Kocatepe University between the years 2009 and 2014. He has 5 original articles published in national and international scientific journals, and 13 verbal and written academic papers presented in national congresses. He continues the academic studies. He received the competence certificate of Turkish Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery after his success in the exam in 2016. He did well in European Plastic Surgery Competence Written Exam that took place in Brussels in 2019.
Fields of Interest: Rhinoplasty Neck lift surgery, Face lift Surgery, Otoplasty, Tummy tuck, Liposuction, Breast augmentation / reduction / mastopexy, Gynecomastia, Genital aesthetics, Blepharoplasty, Lipoedema surgery, Penis enlargement (lengthening and thickening surgery), Fat injections 
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