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An ‘ab’solute ‘crack’er!

THE ASIAN AGE | DR SANJAY PARASHAR
Published : Nov 15, 2016, 12:19 am IST
Updated : Nov 15, 2016, 12:47 am IST

Getting enviable washboard abs just got a tad easier, all thanks this new procedure!

Picture of  Bella Hadid used for  representational purposes only.
 Picture of Bella Hadid used for representational purposes only.

Ab cracks are the buzzword in the beauty industry. The procedure helps achieve  a thin line of divide between your abs. The term, ab crack, was first coined in July and is trending ever since.  The demand to attain an ab crack is seeing a surge, world over. Celebrities like Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Victoria's Secret supermodels have pictures of their toned abs all over the insta feeds.

Abdominal etching is achieved  by a liposculpture procedure. This treatment improves body contour by removing fat cells – between the skin and underlying muscles. Liposculpture helps achieve a desirable ab crack design – by improving one’s body contour and tightening up the problem areas of the body.

The abdominal wall has two strap muscles going down on both sides, creating the appearance of a six-pack. These two muscles are separated by a fibrous layer known as 'linea alba. You may notice a line extending from the center of the ribcage and going down your stomach. The modified abdominal etching helps in reducing  abdominal fat pad;  full abdominal etching adds transverse inscriptions that help in building the six packs.

Body reshaping results show up quickly among people who have negligible body fat present. Men should try to maintain less than 9% and women around 12-14% of body fat before they eye to achieve an ab crack. The fat over the fibrous layer 'linea alba' is thin, and becomes even thinner and visible on workout if you have low body fat percentage. A simple ab crack designing surgical procedure is safe and quick.

Post treatment, regular exercise and a balanced diet is crucial. Ensure to not miss out on the sleep. Cut down the intake of refined foods . Lack of adequate sleep and consuming too much processed carbohydrates and added sugar can make your body inflamed and act as a great hurdle in maintaining the ab crack. Ideally, people aged between 20 to 35 can opt for the treatment. However, if you are fit enough, there is possibly no age bar.

Such treatments also facilitate one’s physical enhancement and reshapes the body into a desirable contour. Consult a surgeon to discuss all pros and cons. Get ready to flaunt your ab crack soon enough!

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