Pectoral 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 Pectoral Etching?
Pectoral etching is an advanced body sculpting technique that uses precision liposuction to enhance the definition and contours of the chest muscles (pectorals). Similar to abdominal etching, this procedure strategically removes fat around and between the pectoral muscles to create more visible definition, separation, and a chiseled appearance. Pec etching is ideal for men who work out regularly but cannot achieve the chest definition they desire due to stubborn fat deposits covering their pectoral muscles. The procedure creates the appearance of well-developed, sculpted chest muscles and can dramatically enhance upper body aesthetics.
The Procedure
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia or twilight sedation and takes 1.5-2 hours. Small incisions are made in discreet locations around the chest. Using specialized liposuction cannulas, the surgeon carefully removes fat following the natural anatomy of the pectoral muscles. Fat is sculpted around the pectoralis major to create definition along the upper, lower, and outer borders. The cleavage line between the pecs is enhanced for separation. VASER or laser-assisted liposuction provides precision. The goal is to reveal the chest muscle architecture beneath the fat layer. The procedure can be combined with ab etching for comprehensive upper body definition.
Ideal Candidates
Ideal candidates are fit men with good muscle development, have stubborn chest fat hiding muscle definition, are at or near ideal weight, have good skin elasticity, maintain regular fitness routine, are non-smokers, and have realistic expectations.
Benefits
- Defined Chest: Creates visible pectoral muscle definition
- Athletic Contours: Sculpted, masculine chest appearance
- Enhanced Muscle Visibility: Reveals chest muscles you've developed
- Improved Proportions: Better upper body definition
- Permanent Fat Removal: Results last with maintenance
- Natural Appearance: Looks like results from gym training
- Quick Recovery: Minimal downtime
- Boosts Confidence: Feel better shirtless
- Complements Ab Etching: Often combined for full torso definition
Risks and Complications
Risks
- Asymmetry: Uneven muscle definition between sides
- Over-Sculpting: Too aggressive removal can look unnatural
- Contour Irregularities: Skin surface unevenness
- Nipple Sensitivity: Temporary or permanent changes
- Seroma: Fluid accumulation in chest
- Numbness: Altered sensation in treated areas
- Infection: Risk at incision sites
- Gynecomastia Confusion: Different from gynecomastia surgery
Important Considerations
- For Men: Primarily a male body contouring procedure
- Must Be Fit: Best results with existing muscle development
- Not Gynecomastia Surgery: Different procedure for male breast reduction
- Maintenance: Must continue fitness routine to maintain results
- Compression Garment: Wear for 4-6 weeks
- Exercise Return: Gradually resume after 4-6 weeks
- Combines Well: Often done with ab etching for complete look
- Realistic Expectations: Results depend on your muscle structure
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.
