Sculpted, defined abdomen
Defines the abdominal relief with a natural look.
Body aesthetic surgery
Abdominal etching in Colombia: a defined, sculptural abdomen
Train hard but superficial fat hides your abdominal muscles? Abdominal etching sculpts the natural definition of your abs by removing the superficial fat that conceals them, with advanced high-definition technique.
What is abdominal etching and when is it indicated?
Abdominal etching is high-definition liposculpture that sculpts the abdominal definition by removing superficial fat. It enhances gym results by making your musculature visible. Abdominal etching is often combined with a tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift and liposculpture.
Benefits of abdominal etching
Enhances muscle definition
Makes the musculature worked at the gym visible.
Minimal, hidden scars
Microincisions in natural folds, imperceptible once healed.
Visible results of your training
Enhances the physical effort you already make.
Slimmer waist and flanks
Harmonizes the entire trunk contour.
Lasting results
Stable with a healthy lifestyle.
How is abdominal etching performed?
Abdominal etching is performed under general anesthesia or sedation. It combines selective superficial liposuction with anatomical marking of the relief. It lasts 2 to 4 hours. Outpatient or with 24 hours of hospitalization.
Step by step
- 01 Assessment and anatomical marking
Comprehensive medical assessment: analysis of existing musculature, superficial fat layer, abdominal symmetry and aesthetic goal. Millimetric anatomical marking with the patient standing to simulate the natural relief.
- 02 General anesthesia or sedation
According to the anesthesiologist’s assessment and the extent of the procedure.
- 03 Strategic microincisions
Made in natural folds (navel, groin, pubis), so small they are practically imperceptible once healed.
- 04 Selective superficial liposuction
The superficial fat that hides the muscles is removed.
- 05 Sculpting the muscle relief
The anatomical grooves of the abdomen are sculpted: linea alba, transverse grooves of the rectus (six-pack effect) and the border with the obliques. The result mimics real anatomy.
- 06 Compression garment and recovery
A compression garment with special plates is placed to favor the definition of the relief. Observation and discharge the same day or the next depending on the extent.
Types of abdominal etching
Male etching (six-pack)
Highlights the marked relief characteristic of the male abdomen.
Female etching (soft abs)
Defines a central line and a toned abdomen with a natural look.
Etching + fat transfer
Combines definition with volume enhancement in selected areas.
Etching + tummy tuck
For those who also need to remove excess skin.
Personalized assessment
Every case is unique. Book your assessment and receive a personalized plan and transparent quote with no hidden costs.
Book a consultationWhy choose Health & Beauty Clinic?
- Certified professionalsSurgeons and specialists with proven training and experience.
- Accredited operating roomsFacilities with leading technology and safety standards.
- Rigorous safety protocolsEvery procedure protocolized to minimize risks.
- End-to-end supportWe support you before, during and after the procedure.
- Full transparencyClarity on costs and on expected results.
- Two locations in ColombiaMedellín and Cartagena, with medical-tourism care.
Medical insurance 
Frequently asked questions
Abdominal etching is high-definition liposculpture: in addition to removing fat, it sculpts the anatomical grooves of the abdomen (linea alba, rectus and obliques) to make the musculature visible.
It lasts 2 to 4 hours and is performed under general anesthesia or sedation. It is outpatient or with 24 hours of hospitalization.
The microincisions are made in natural folds (navel, groin, pubis) and once healed are practically imperceptible.
Yes. It is often combined with a tummy tuck, Brazilian butt lift and liposculpture.
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