At Snyder Plastic Surgery at The Breast and Body Center, we can sculpt your chest with advanced liposuction techniques to help men achieve their ideal chest size when diet and exercise have failed. Your chest may lack definition even though you may look lean, which can greatly affect your self-esteem. Our board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
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Surgical Technique
Pectoral etching at Snyder Plastic Surgery involves meticulous sculpting of the chest muscles to create a more defined and chiseled appearance:
- Pre-operative Planning: Dr. Snyder begins by assessing the patient’s chest anatomy and aesthetic goals. Based on this evaluation, he designs a customized treatment plan to achieve the desired level of muscle definition.
- Liposuction: Pectoral etching typically involves liposuction to remove excess fat deposits surrounding the pectoral muscles. By strategically targeting specific areas of fat, Dr. Snyder enhances the visibility of the underlying musculature.
- Muscle Definition: Using specialized surgical techniques, Dr. Snyder precisely sculpts the remaining fat tissue to create the appearance of well-defined pectoral muscles.
- Suture Technique: After achieving the desired level of muscle definition, Dr. Snyder closes incisions with sutures to promote optimal healing and minimize scarring.
Pectoral Etching Step-by-Step
Before
Before the surgery, patients discuss their aesthetic goals, medical history, and concerns related to their chest appearance with Dr. Snyder in a personal consultation. During this time, patients undergo a thorough evaluation to determine candidacy for pectoral etching and ensure there is no increased risk.
During
A pectoral etching procedure is performed in an accredited surgical center or hospital under general anesthesia. You can expect this surgery to last 1 – 2 hours or longer if combined with another procedure like abdominal etching or pectoral implant surgery. Once you are prepped, Dr. Snyder will remove excess tissue via liposuction using a cannula to create real definition on your pectorals. Some patients may require a pec implant to get a specific look at their chest.
After
After your pectoral etching procedure, we will take you to a recovery area. Our post-operation nurses will help you prepare for discharge, manage your pain, monitor your progress, and help fit you into a compression garment. Wearing the required compression garment for 2 weeks after surgery is very important to reduce bruising and excessive swelling.
You will usually be released to go back to work within a week of the surgery. Dr. Snyder will want to see you 7 days after surgery for a follow-up appointment. We ask that you refrain from exercise for several weeks as this may disturb your incisions and cause unnecessary complications. If you have any questions about your surgical wounds after your release, please call our office with your questions. We would be happy to help.
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Dr. Ned Snyder IV is experienced in the art and science of pectoral etching. If you would like to learn more about pec etching, we would like to offer you a consultation in one of our Austin, TX, area offices. With years of service to the Austin, Cedar Park, Waco, Temple, and Georgetown, Texas communities, patients can expect outstanding results and a positive surgical experience at Snyder Plastic Surgery.
