Making muscles visible

Even if patients do a lot of sport, the muscles may not be very visible. It is particularly difficult to build up the muscles on the trunk in such a way that they are still visible through a small layer of fat on top. Modern plastic surgery procedures can help to make the muscles visible.
Visualising muscles by means of liposuction
The muscles of the abdomen and torso, but also the thighs and buttocks, can be well developed and yet little of them can be seen on the surface. This is often because a layer of fat under the skin hides the muscle contours. Of course, you can try to reduce this layer of fat through extreme dieting, but a high-calorie diet is usually necessary for good strength training. Reducing the fat layer and maintaining or building up the muscles at the same time is often not so easy with stubborn fat deposits. Modern procedures such as water-jet assisted liposuction can help to remove fatty tissue effectively and permanently. However, they do not result in the skin clinging to the muscles. There are special procedures for this, which are often summarised under the term High Definition Liposuction (HDL).
This refers to a combination of several techniques: Firstly, the excess fatty tissue is suctioned out, then the subcutaneous connective tissue and the skin itself are tightened in the same operation using another device so that the skin fits snugly against the muscles. As a result, the muscles become visible and stand out on the surface of the skin.
The technical procedures are usually very new and are not offered by all clinics. Naturally, the costs for such a technical solution are higher than for simple liposuction. However, the results are significantly better, especially in slim and athletic patients, so that such a tightening liposuction should always be considered.
For further information, please see the bottom of the page. This is where the advantages and disadvantages of the procedures are presented and the risks and side effects are explained. However, this cannot replace a personal consultation (also via video), in which these aspects are explained and adapted individually. We therefore look forward to a personal consultation with you!