Ab Etching & Athletic Contouring in Houston

Experienced plastic surgeons with expertise in advanced liposuction and body contouring techniques

Trusted by Houston patients for aesthetic care for more than 30 years

Personalized treatment plans based on your anatomy, muscle definition, and aesthetic goals

Strategic fat removal designed to enhance natural contours rather than create an overdone appearance

Treatment options for the abdomen, waist, flanks, chest, and other areas that affect overall definition

Comprehensive care and guidance from consultation through recovery

Even with consistent exercise and healthy habits, stubborn fat can make it difficult to achieve the abdominal definition you want. For patients who are close to their goal weight, abdominal etching and athletic contouring use advanced liposuction techniques to strategically reduce localized fat and enhance the natural contours of the abdomen, waist, and surrounding areas.



Unlike traditional liposuction, which primarily focuses on reducing areas of excess fat, athletic contouring takes a more precise approach. Your surgeon considers your underlying muscle structure, fat distribution, and overall proportions to create a more sculpted, athletic-looking physique while maintaining a natural appearance.

Treatment is customized for both men and women based on their individual anatomy and aesthetic goals. Whether you want to enhance abdominal definition, refine the waist and flanks, or create greater distinction between muscle groups, your surgeon will develop a personalized treatment plan designed to complement the physique you already have.

Ideal candidates are generally active individuals seeking greater definition and refinement rather than weight loss. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, discuss realistic results and recovery, and determine the most appropriate approach for your goals.

Athletic contouring looks beyond a single area to consider how the abdomen, waist, flanks, and surrounding contours work together. By strategically reducing localized fat, your surgeon can enhance natural definition and create smoother transitions between different areas of the body.



Depending on your anatomy and goals, treatment may focus on:

• Abdomen: Enhance the natural lines of the abdominal muscles and create greater definition.
• Waist and Flanks: Reduce stubborn fat, including love handles, to create a more defined waistline and improve the shape of the torso.
• Chest: Improve contour and definition to create a more balanced transition between the chest and abdomen.
• Back: Address localized fat along the upper and lower back that can affect overall definition and body proportions.
• Torso: Strategically contour multiple areas together to enhance the natural transitions between muscle groups and create a more athletic appearance.

Your surgeon will evaluate your physique as a whole and recommend which areas can be treated to create a balanced, natural-looking definition.

Dr. Newall

Dr. Germán Newall brings extensive experience in advanced liposuction and body contouring, with an emphasis on creating balanced, natural-looking results. For athletic contouring, he carefully evaluates fat distribution, underlying anatomy, and overall proportions to develop a customized surgical plan that enhances definition while complementing the patient’s physique.

Dr. Morales

Dr. Rolando Morales has extensive experience in liposuction and body contouring procedures designed to refine shape and improve overall definition. His approach to athletic contouring considers the abdomen, waist, flanks, and surrounding areas together, allowing him to strategically address stubborn fat and create smoother, more defined body contours.

Dr. Magno

Dr. David Magno takes an individualized approach to liposuction and body contouring, tailoring treatment to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals. For patients seeking a more athletic appearance, he focuses on reducing localized fat and refining key areas of the torso to enhance natural definition and create balanced, proportionate contours.

Dr. Patronella

Dr. Christopher Patronella brings decades of experience in aesthetic plastic surgery and body contouring, with a detailed approach to shaping the torso and surrounding areas. His athletic contouring treatment plans are customized to the patient’s anatomy, using strategic fat removal to improve definition and create a balanced, naturally sculpted physique.

Dr. Mentz

Dr. Henry Mentz pioneered abdominal etching in 1992, developing the specialized liposuction technique to enhance the natural lines and muscular definition of the abdomen. His approach to athletic contouring focuses on strategically sculpting fat around the underlying musculature to create a more defined, athletic appearance while maintaining natural-looking proportions.