Abdominal Etching (Liposuction)
- Private airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Dedicated personal assistant throughout your stay
- All-inclusive accommodation with daily breakfast
- Premium aftercare and recovery support
What is Abdominal Etching?
Abdominal etching, also known as ab sculpting or six-pack liposuction, is an advanced body contouring technique that uses precision liposuction to create the appearance of defined abdominal muscles. Unlike traditional liposuction that simply removes fat for a flatter appearance, ab etching strategically removes fat around the natural muscle groups to enhance definition and create visible abs. This procedure is ideal for individuals who are already relatively fit but cannot achieve muscle definition despite diet and exercise due to stubborn fat deposits covering their abdominal muscles. The result is a sculpted, athletic-looking midsection with visible muscle contours.
The Procedure
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia or twilight sedation and takes 2-3 hours. Multiple small incisions are made strategically around the abdomen. Using specialized liposuction techniques, the surgeon carefully removes fat following the natural lines of the abdominal muscles (linea alba and linea semilunaris). Fat is removed in precise patterns to create shadows and highlights that mimic natural muscle definition. The surgeon sculpts the rectus abdominis (six-pack muscles) and obliques (side abs). VASER or laser-assisted liposuction may be used for greater precision. The goal is to reveal the underlying muscle architecture you already have.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are already fit and close to ideal weight, have good muscle tone but hidden by fat layer, have good skin elasticity, maintain regular exercise routine, are non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about results.
Benefits
- Defined Six-Pack: Creates visible abdominal muscle definition
- Athletic Appearance: Sculpted, toned midsection
- Permanent Results: Fat cells permanently removed
- Natural-Looking: Results appear as if from exercise
- Customizable: Tailored to your muscle structure
- Quick Recovery: Return to work in 3-5 days
- Minimal Scarring: Tiny incisions barely visible
- Enhances Exercise Results: Reveals muscles you've been building
- Boosts Motivation: Inspires continued fitness commitment
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Uneven Results: Asymmetry or irregular contours if not done precisely
- Over-Sculpting: Too aggressive etching can look unnatural
- Skin Irregularities: Rippling or dimpling of skin surface
- Seroma: Fluid accumulation
- Numbness: Temporary altered sensation
- Infection: Risk at incision sites
- Need for Revision: May require touch-up for symmetry
- Weight Gain Effect: Results diminish with weight gain
Important Considerations
- Must Be Fit: Best results in those already near ideal weight with good muscle tone
- Not Weight Loss: For definition, not fat removal from overweight individuals
- Maintenance Required: Must maintain fitness to keep results
- Compression Garment: Wear for 4-6 weeks continuously
- Exercise Timing: Resume workouts gradually after 4-6 weeks
- Skilled Surgeon Critical: Requires artistic skill and experience
- Realistic Expectations: Results depend on your underlying muscle structure
- Body Fat Percentage: Best candidates have 15-20% body fat for men, 20-25% for women
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve paid a 30% deposit and have secured your surgery date. We recommend paying your outstanding balance as soon as possible so you can receive your surgery itinerary. But if you’re unable to pay straight away - we need it paid latest 30 days before your scheduled surgery date.
We ask that you pay 30% of your total invoice.
Receipts for payment do not happen automatically. A member of our team waits for the payment to hit banking and then have it feed to our accounting system. Generally this can take 2-4 days once you have sent your payment.
We always recommend having a credit card on hand or at least a debit mastercard or visa.
Also make sure you notify your bank you are going overseas. You can do this either via online banking, in branch or calling your bank directly. AMEX doesn’t require this.
Only breakfast is included but you can eat like a King in Thailand with some of the best restaurants in the world. Also feel is very affordable.
We do recommend you bring a protein powder and greens powder (any brand) with something like spirulina or wheat grass in it. This is because after surgery clients are generally not hungry and can become quite nauseous
Yes, you can. We accept all major credit cards however you’ll incur a 3% transaction fee. If you wish to pay via credit card we will send you a payment link.
Cancellation with 30 or more days’ notice: Cancellation before 30 days will incur an AUD 3000 cancellation fee.
Cancellation within 29 days or less: All surgery packages canceled less than 30 days before the scheduled surgery date will lose 30% of their total invoice price
Cancellation within 7 days: Cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled
Cancellation on the day of surgery: The cost of surgery is forfeited unless Azurite Package is rescheduled within the travel time window (departure flight window).
If a client decides to not proceed with a scheduled surgery during their stay in Thailand or another Azurite location, they will incur an additional hospital package fee if they choose to proceed with the surgery at a later date.
There are no refunds on surgeries that you choose not to proceed with if you are on a multi-surgery package due to the discount given.
Refunds will be given for medical reasons that are not pre existing.
Yes, you can bring one companion for free as your support person. However, to avoid additional charges generally the companion stays with you on the sofa bed at hospital. If your companion does not want to stay at hospital you will be invoiced additional nights to keep your hotel reservation while at hospital. Current rate is 150 AUD (but is subject to change)
At Azurite we use a select team of ISAPS accredited plastic and reconstructive surgeons and have made the decision to not be associated with a surgeon name, and results only. Full details of surgeon will be provided upon deposit payment made.
Yes, all of our packages include accommodation at our partner hotel the Chatrium Residence Sathorn. As a One Bedroom Deluxe Suite. If you require an additional room or a two bedroom you’ll be invoiced an upgrade fee.
