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| '''Abdominal etching''' is a ] and registered ] procedure invented by ] Dr. Henry A. Mentz, III, MD <ref></ref> in the early ]. Since this invention, there have been dozens of papers published on this specialized type of ]. It is an advanced cosmetic procedure that uses a special ] designed to contour and shape the abdominal fat pad to provide the patient a flat ] or even ] abs. Called ab etching or abdominal etching, this procedure selectively removes a small amount of ] around the patient's natural muscular contours and shapes the abdomen to create a more athletic contour. | |||
| Prior to the "abdominal etching" plastic surgery procedure, the ] should make detailed markings of the ab ]s while the patient stands and flexes. The surgeon will then follow these markings to remove fat and highlight the patient's individual muscular structure. Using ] etching, a qualified surgeon can selectively remove a couple of ounces of fat and get the optimal look. Various journal articles indicate that this type of ] procedure is becoming more and more accepted in the areas of ], ], and ]. | |||
| New methods have recently been published that can do the same for the chest area. A procedure called "pectoral etching" was published in 2007 by Dr. Mentz. This method outlines the pectoralis major muscle by etching the perimeter. This method can be used to transform a more feminine breast contour into a more masculine slab like pectoral contour. | |||
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