High Definition liposculpting and etching have gained popularity as patients seek a more athletic appearance versus the over-liposuctioned fake abdomen. When done in combination with a Brazilian Butt Lift, patients can have a coherent athletic appearance of the abdomen and buttocks.
High Definition liposuction is a broad term used to describe precision liposuction that enhances and defines the human body’s musculature. The abdomen is the most common area where HD lipo is performed, but it can be used to highlight and define various body parts. The athletic definition is created using two common techniques: etching and fat transfer.
Etching is the art of creating lines and negative spaces when performing body contouring. Special liposuction cannulas and techniques can remove more fat in precise areas to outline the edges of your natural musculature. Etching is dependent on good skin quality as it removes fat more aggressively in areas that we are outlining to create negative spaces at the edges of the musculature. It should be thought of as similar to edging. Removing excess fat from the edges of the muscles will further define the natural musculature of the body.
Fat transfer is the second portion of High Definition liposculpting and is typically done in combination with etching. While etching removes fat from the edges of the muscles to define them further, fat transfer is added over the muscles to enhance them. The combination of removing fat from the edges of the muscles and adding fat over the muscles can truly enhance the athletic appearance of the abdomen or any other muscle group the patient wants to define.
Etching is a critical portion of High Definition liposculpting and is truly an artistic approach to the body that enhances an individual’s natural musculature. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon if High Definition liposculpting is a good option for your Brazilian Butt Lift or liposculpting procedure.