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Reveal the muscle definition you’ve worked so hard to achieve or be rid of stubborn belly fat. Imagen’s expert surgeons provide tailored abdominal contouring solutions that match your unique goals. Our specialists understand that everyone’s body tells a different story.
If you’ve been hitting the gym and finding it hard to shed that last bit of stubborn fat or want to achieve six-pack definition in the abdomen, we can help.
Even those with a great fitness and diet regimen may need help shedding that last layer of fat. Through the combination of laser or ultrasound assisted liposuction and muscle etching, our surgeons reveal desirable definition in your more stubborn areas much like a sculptor chisels his masterpiece from stone.
Imagen Body Sculpting is the only clinic in Nebraska offering this revolutionary procedure.
Imagen’s SmartLipo focuses more on stomach liposuction volume removal while Hi-Def Lipo focuses on revealing underlying musculature in the abdomen.
Lipo360 is better for patients in good health with moderate to significant belly fat. 4D Hi-Def abdominal liposuction is better for patients already in shape and are struggling more with achieving muscle definition.
Most patients experience some slight-to-mild discomfort for a few days after abs liposuction. The numbness or pain usually decreases after the second or third day. We recommend that you rest at least two days following the procedure. You will be wearing a compression garment that will help the tissues to stabilize. You will have some drainage for the first 24-48 hours after the procedure, which is normal. The tiny incisions will heal and fade with time. We ask that patients avoid any strenuous exercise for a few weeks after their procedure. Most patients are fully recovered and back to their regular routine within a few weeks after surgery.
Patients can expect to see natural looking abs at their one-month follow-up with continued definition over the coming months as healing progresses and regular exercise is permitted. Full results can be expected at 3-6 months if the patient follows all instructions from the doctor and maintains a healthy diet and exercise regimen.
Patients should observe the following guidelines for best results after a hi def liposuction:
4D Hi-Def Lipo is Imagen’s premier liposuction procedure. Dr. Frank Soto is one of only a handful of surgeons in the U.S. who have been trained by the inventor of the technique, Dr Alfredo Hoyos – a true visionary in plastic surgery. What differentiates 4D Hi-Def AKA six-pack lipo from traditional liposuction is the degree to which your muscles are enhanced during the procedure.
Dr. Frank begins by marking the underlying musculature. The treated areas are then numbed with tumescent fluid through tiny incisions and then treated with SmartLipo or Vaser Lipo, which uses ultrasound energy to melt the unwanted areas of fat. The fat removal is performed with small cannulas and then the tissues are smoothed and tightened with Renuvion. Finally, using absolute precision with different liposuction techniques, Dr. Frank uses the markings as a guide to selectively complete the fat removal to reveal and define your six-pack abs!
The entire procedure is done as an outpatient under local anesthesia with oral sedation, so you don’t have any of the risks associated with general anesthesia.
Because of the intricate nature of defining the abdominal muscles, 4D Hi-Def Lipo will typically take quite a bit longer than our other lipo procedures. A 4D Hi-Def case will typically be in the office (including pre and post op time) for 6-8 hours.
4D Hi-Definition LipoSculpture is more about revealing muscle tone and less about removing fat. The best candidates for 4D Hi-Def Lipo don’t smoke, are in good health, have good underlying musculature, and lead a healthy lifestyle. To maintain a naturally defined abdomen, you would be required to keep a body fat content of less than 10%. While athletes often achieve this level while they are training intensely, the diet required for maintenance is very restrictive and patients often don’t want to continue such careful dieting year round. 4D Hi-Def Lipo is typically reserved for those patients who have shown that they will follow post op instructions and maintain their results through proper diet and exercise. They generally don’t have excess skin laxity, these patients may be referred for a tummy tuck. 4D Hi-Def Lipo patients typically have a BMI of 25 or less.
Both men and women can benefit from the enhanced definition obtained through 4D High-Definition Liposuction. Some men choose to include the chest in their procedure for a more athletic appearance, while women like to add liposuction of the love handles to achieve a tapered waist with a more defined abdomen.
The beautiful thing about 4D Hi-Def Lipo is you can discuss your desired “look” with Dr. Frank. Whether you desire intense six-pack abs or a more subtle enhancement, Imagen can customize your procedure to achieve your desired result.
Because your plastic surgeon will be creating six-pack abs by revealing and enhancing muscle in your abdomen, you want to make sure you are choosing a provider who is highly skilled and well versed in laser technology and the surgical liposuction technique to create the six-pack physique you desire. The most common side effects of 4D Hi-Def Lipo are bruising and swelling. These effects will typically last for several weeks, though you will have some mild swelling for several months after the procedure. The most common complication of 4D Hi-Def Lipo is called a seroma. This is a fluid collection in the area of aggressive liposuction. If you develop a seroma, it will need to be drained. This is a simple procedure that is performed at your follow up appointments. It will not require any downtime, but you will need to return to the office for close follow up. Lymphatic massage may help reduce the risk of seroma formation
Six-pack abs are usually the result of a strict diet and targeted consistent exercise. But in reality, a well-defined six-pack is hard to achieve and even harder to maintain especially as you age. By using liposuction around your ab muscles, your cosmetic surgeon can strategically accentuate your natural muscles under the fat deposits. Like a sculptor with stone, Dr. Frank uses a cannula to extract excess fat from the area. This can include the abdomen and obliques sometimes hiding under the “love handles”.
Many of our 4D Hi-Definition Liposuction patients will combine their abdominal etching with fat transfer. Both men and women desire augmentation in certain areas. Some of the most popular areas for men to transfer fat include the calves and upper pecs. Women often opt to add a gluteal fat transfer (BBL or Brazilian Butt Lift) to their HD Lipo procedure.
Following Vaser Hi-Def Liposuction treatment at Imagen, most patients can resume work and daily activities as soon as they are comfortable (recovery time is typically just a couple of days).
You can return to some exercise (low impact, don’t push yourself) as long as you feel well enough to do so. Most patients are walking on a treadmill or outdoors within the first day or two. Strenuous activities and exercise may be resumed after the first few weeks pending doctor approval. Patients should expect some mild bruising, swelling, and other discomforts in the areas of the body that were treated immediately after the procedure. Swelling typically peaks at about a week after the procedure and small areas of swelling may last for several months. Compression garments are required after surgery to help with recovery and downtime.
Both procedures have minimal downtime and patients are typically back to work in a few days. Exercise can be resumed shortly after the procedure in both cases. Hi Def Lipo does have a slightly higher risk of seromas than other types of lipo.
The results from “six-pack” lipo are often visible immediately after surgery but continue to improve as swelling and bruising subside. Patients usually see results 8 weeks after surgery. Swelling will continue to decrease, and skin will continue to tighten up to 6 months after your liposuction procedure.
The results of 4D Hi-Def Liposuction and body contouring can be permanent as long as patients maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. If substantial weight is gained after this procedure, results may be altered.
When we gain or lose weight, our fat cells expand or shrink. By removing fat cells through liposuction, the expanding or shrinking can only occur in whatever fat cells are still leftover in the treatment areas. Some patients who have gained significant weight after 4D Hi-Definition Liposuction see what we call the “ninja turtle” effect. Because the liposuction removes fat from the subcutaneous areas, the abdominal etching will remain. If you gain significant weight, you may store it in your visceral fat (below the muscles), which can make your belly appear large and rounded. Fortunately, if you work at weight loss, you can realize your 4D Hi-Def Lipo results again.
Because of the extensive training involved and the additional time and effort put in by the surgeon, 4D Hi-Def Lipo is a premium service. It is a higher price point than our standard liposuction procedures. 4D Hi-Definition Liposuction is priced by area and number of areas. Patients can expect to pay anywhere from $7k – $15k for Hi-Def Lipo of the abdomen and/or love handles.
All of our liposuction procedures here at Imagen include Renuvion/JPlasma for skin tightening which assists in the overall appearance of lipo procedure.
Imagen offers a range of plans to help finance your surgical procedure including our no-credit-check, no-interest Lipo Layaway.
