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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Body Contouring

Background:

  • Abdominal etching enhances abdominal musculature appearance.
  • It is a popular and safe procedure with high patient satisfaction.
  • A novel classification system for abdominal etching is proposed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel classification for abdominal etching.
  • To guide surgical planning based on patient characteristics.
  • To improve aesthetic and efficient outcomes in abdominal etching procedures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 62 patients undergoing abdominal etching from 2016-2022.
  • Patients were classified into 4 groups based on body habitus, skin pinch, and skin quality.
  • Surgical plans were tailored to each patient's classification.

Main Results:

  • 62 patients (42 male, average age 36) were classified into 4 groups.
  • Class 3 (51.6%) was the most common group, followed by Class 2 (35.5%).
  • Seroma was the most frequent complication; concomitant procedures were also noted.

Conclusions:

  • Abdominal etching is a safe, reproducible technique with lasting results and high patient satisfaction.
  • The proposed classification aids surgeons in understanding patient needs for better aesthetic outcomes.
  • Tailored treatment based on this classification enhances patient and physician satisfaction.