Can My Abdomen Become More Contoured With Liposuction?

Q:Dr. Eppley,as I recall, he mentioned that it’s possible to contour the body further through liposuction. In this context, I have a question: Is it possible to define the midline of the abdomen more prominently using liposuction? Or to make the abdomen appear more contoured overall through liposuction? Please find three reference images attached, including a recent photo of myself.

A:You are specifically referring to abdominal etching, a liposuction technique where lines are placed through linear fat removal. Since you mentioned the ‘midline of the abdomen’ this means midline vertical linear liposuction to make a vertical indentation.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon