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Dr. Henry A. Mentz, III, MD, PA,
FACS, FICS - Before & After's
Abdominal Etching for Men
Dr. Mentz originated and developed
this specialized technique in 1991 and has led the nation
in performing these cases receiving national and international
recognition for his efforts. He has made 7 regional,
national and international presentations and publication
reviewing these new techniques. Abdominal etching, more
commonly referred to as the rippled or washboard look,
is a liposuction procedure designed to give patients
a new abdomen and waist contour. Men find this procedure
especially helpful in defining the subtle abdominal
muscles producing the six-pack muscle ripples so popular
today.
The procedure involves liposculpture
which creates subtle ripples in the abdominal area allowing
the underlying abdominal muscles to show greater detail.
Fat is selectively removed through a small hollow tube
inserted through one or more tiny incisions. For most
men the midline linea alba is etched along with the
outline of the rectus muscle after generalized thinning
is completed. For body builders, the transverse inscriptions
or horizontal lines are etched in. This is called Full
Abdominal Etching. Modified Abdominal Etching leaves
out the transverse inscriptions or horizontal grooves
and is a better strategy for non body builders.
Most incisions are hidden in the
natural body creases of the body leaving very small
scars. For those patients who exercise on a regular
basis or with excellent skin tone, a better defined
washboard stomach can be obtained in just an hours.
This procedure is not a substitute for weight loss and
the best candidates are of relatively normal weight
with isolated pockets of fat. Surgery usually takes
one to two hours under general anesthesia and return
to work is in about 3-5 days. Pain is moderate to minimal
and you can work out in just 5-7 days.
Out of Town Patients
Out of town patients can schedule
their visit to Houston, a same day office visit for
registration, physical exam and informed consent and
plan their surgery for the next morning.
Usually patients plan their return home two days after
their surgery, depending of the extent of the event
and additional procedures may lengthen recovery. Let
us help you with your arrangements by calling Dr. Mentz's
patient coordinator, Lupe Elizondo at any of the listed
numbers or email addresses.
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Description
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FULL
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
In 1992 Dr. Mentz performed the first
athletic contoured liposuction in
the US and coined the operation "Abdominal
Etching." Since then he has made
multiple presentations on the topic
in the US and at international conferences. Dr
Mentz continues to improve this operation
to provide better results.
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FULL
ABDOMINAL ETHING
The operation is performed by carefully
sculpting the abdominal fat pad to
create subtle enhancements of the
existing muscle. Recovery is quick
and the operation can be performed
easily on out of town patients with
a three day Houston stay.
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FULL
ABDOMINAL ETHING
A "six pack" can be etched
with liposuction to achieve a highly
muscled appearance.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
In 1994 Dr. Mentz found that most
patients required only subtle contour
changes that provide very nice improvements
in an athletic appearance. Recovery
is generally 3 days and patients can
resume athletic activity in 2 weeks.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
Looking to "jumpstart"
his fitness program, this patient
turned to Dr. Mentz for abdominal
etching or body sculpting.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING |
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING |
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
When long hours at the gym fail to
give this body builder the definition
he was looking for in his abdomen,
he turned to Dr. Mentz for abdominal
etching or body sculpting.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING |
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
Careful tailoring of the fatty layers
of the abdomen can improve youthfulness
and contours. Etching in the midline
linea alba and contouring the abdominal
area to appear more muscular is one
of the tricks to a great male liposuction.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
When long hours at the gym fail to
give this body builder the definition
he was looking for in his abdomen,
he turned to Dr. Mentz for abdominal
etching or body sculpting.
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING
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MODIFIED
ABDOMINAL ETCHING |
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OPTIONS
FOR MEN
When long hours at the gym fail to
give this body builder the definition
he was looking for in his abdomen,
he turned to Dr. Mentz for abdominal
etching or body sculpting.
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