You’ve done the work—countless crunches, strict diet, and brutal cardio sessions. Yet, a layer of fat covers your abs, hiding the lines you’ve earned. For some, genetics makes "shredded" an impossible standard—until now.
At Allure Esthetic, Dr. Javad Sajan specializes in abdominal etching (also known as high-definition liposculpture). This technique removes stubborn fat in strategic layers to reveal your natural muscle contours. Unlike traditional liposuction, which simply reduces bulk, our approach sculpts the underlying anatomy, enhancing the lines of your rectus abdominis and obliques for a defined, athletic look while also removing bulk.
Abdominal etching is an advanced form of liposuction that carves along the borders of your abdominal muscles rather than simply “debulking” fat. Small cannulas, often paired with VASER ultrasonic liposuction and Renuvion, this helps remove fat above and between the muscle “inscriptions,” allowing the skin to settle directly onto the muscle for crisp lines while tightening skin.
A lean, well-defined core does more than look good—it can improve posture, help clothes fit better, and boost confidence. Here’s why many people choose etching:
The ideal candidate needs a final and precise push to make their abdominal lines stand out:
Abdominal etching is performed much like a focused form of liposuction, but with extra attention paid to the natural lines of your abdominal muscles. Below is a simplified look at what typically happens on surgery day; details may vary based on your plan and the surgeon’s technique.
You’ll receive anesthesia to keep you comfortable. After cleansing the skin, small entry points are created in discreet areas such as the navel or bikini line.
A special fluid is introduced beneath the skin to loosen fat cells and reduce bleeding. This makes it easier to remove fat evenly and helps limit bruising.
Using thin instruments, Dr. Sajan removes shallow layers of fat along the natural borders of your abdominal muscles. By leaving strategic pockets of fat intact, they can highlight grooves that form a defined “six-pack” or softer “four-pack,” depending on your goals. This may be done with Vaser and Renuvion. Further, Dr. Sajan uses special liposuction system called power assisted liposuction to help remove a maximal amount of fat.
Once the desired look is achieved, the small incisions are closed and a compression garment is applied with Dr. Sajan’s custom liposuction foam. This garment with foam helps control swelling and supports your new contours while you heal.
Most patients go home the same day with detailed instructions on garment and foam wear, activity limits, and follow-up visits. Swelling gradually subsides over several weeks, and definition becomes clearer as your body heals.
Most patients spend the first two or three days resting at home in a snug compression garment, managing soreness and mild drainage from the tiny incisions. Swelling and bruising peak during the first or second week, then steadily fade; gentle walks and lymphatic massage can speed this along. Dr. Sajan performs ultrasonic lymphatic massage for his patients after surgery once per week for 6 weeks. By the end of the first week many people are back to desk work, and light workouts usually resume after three or four weeks, as advised by your surgeon. Final definition sharpens gradually over three to six months, once all swelling has settled and the skin has tightened to its new contours.
Fat cells removed are gone permanently, but remaining cells can still enlarge. Consistent diet, core training, and stable weight are essential to maintain high-definition contours long-term.
Abdominal etching at Allure Esthetic starts at $15,000, with the final price depending on your anatomy, goals, and whether areas like the flanks, chest, or abdomen are included. This covers anesthesia, facility fees, post-op care, and follow-ups. Dr. Sajan will provide a custom quote at your consultation. We offer Care Credit® plans (6–60 months, promotional 0% APR) and in-house financing with same-day approvals.
Sometimes abs aren’t the only area hiding under stubborn fat. If broader sculpting is required, we’ll discuss options:
Choosing a surgeon who can show off your hard-won muscle without making it look unnatural isn’t easy. At Allure Esthetic, surgical skill and artistic touch come together to provide Seattle patients with a safe, natural-looking definition.
Etching can deliver a sharper definition that workouts alone may never reveal. Satisfaction rates are highest when candidates understand both the recovery and the need to keep their weight stable long-term.
The fat that is removed does not grow back, so results can last for years. Maintaining a steady weight and active lifestyle is key—significant weight gain or pregnancy can soften the grooves.
Expect moderate soreness for the first few days—comparable to a hardcore workout—and manageable with prescribed pain medicine and a compression garment. Most people describe the discomfort as mild after the first week and feel back to normal within two to three weeks.
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