Not all six pack abs look the same

Four Pack Abs

Many men who dream of a six pack often trawl through fitness magazines or search through the internet, looking for the ideal looking six pack that they would like to achieve. However, even if they reach the desired body fat % and muscular physique to reveal their six pack. they may not be happy with their results because of their very individual anatomy.

You see, we are all very different and have our own muscle shapes and sizes and these are genetically predetermined. This is what I have to explain to all my VASER 4D liposuction patients, because I am only going to be able reveal their natural anatomy and not create a 'perfect six pack' if they don't have one.

If your surgeon disregards your own natural anatomy and gives you a 'perfect' shaped sixpack, when you naturally have a 4-pack or an 8-pack, then the results are going to look extremely unnatural. This is no more than the outdated method of abdominal etching and not the highly advanced Vaser 4D Sculpt technique.

Not all sixpacks look the same

For sure, most male patients have a six pack, but the exact layout is very different. Some lie above the umbilicus, while other start below the umbilicus as seen above. Some men have 10-pack while others

have only a 4-pack.


In patients whose muscular anatomy is very obvious during their consultation, I perform an ultrasound scan to help locate their muscles, so that their VASER 4D liposuction surgery provides the most natural looking results possible.

Vaser 4D Sculpt to the arms

Many men & women prefer to have more defined arms allowing them to look better at the gym or just with short sleeves. There are subtle differences between the two sexes which need to be considered. Women prefer smaller arms with slight definition of the deltoids. The lower border of the upper arm should be straighter with slight curvature at each end, defining the triceps. It is key not to make the female arm too defined or bulky.

Female 4D Sculpt definition by Dr Alfredo Hoyos

Men, on the other hand,  like bulkier biceps and triceps with well-defined deltoids. It is important not to shrink the size of the male upper arm. We can give the illusion of a bigger biceps by sculpting the fat around the biceps and the deltoid creating a horseshoe effect, often sought after at the gym. Care must be taken to compensate for the natural movement of the muscles and this is identified and marked during your pre-op examination. It is also possible to transfer some fat into your deltoids to further boost their volume.

Male 4D Sculpt definition by Dr Alfredo Hoyos

Find out more information on Vaser 4D Sculpt or other types of liposuction on our full website. You can book an appointment with one of our surgeons in London or Harpenden by calling 0158 276 2877.

Vaser 4D patient talks to SKY News

Lee was treated at Riverbanks Clinic by Dr Jain. His original surgery was filmed for MTV in Dec 2011. Watch this clip form Sky News, aired 30/1/12, discussing male cosmetic surgery.

It should be noted that Vaser 4D is NOT a weight loss solution but gives men who are self conscious about their physique an option to develop an abdominal six pack and defined body without having to resort to the extreme diet and lifestyle normally required without surgery. A healthier lifestyle is required after surgery to maintain and maximise the results. Complications can occur during or as a result of any surgery, and rarely these can be life threatening.

For more information about Vaser 4D Sculpting, see our full website.

Riverbanks & Vaser 4D featured on MTV

When we were asked to feature on an MTV documentary discussing the various options available to a young girl who is not happy in her own body, we were very concerned that the right message would be portrayed to her and the show's target audience. Liposuction is NOT a treatment for weight loss and should not be considered as a first option for any form of body contouring. However, for those who have honestly tried their best with diet & exercise and still find it difficult to shift those unwanted bulges, or show off their six packs, Vaser 4D Sculpting is a good, if not extreme option.

Sophie Kasaei at Riverbanks Clinic

Sophie Kasaei, star of MTV's Geordie Shores, created the documentary 'Get Thin or Die Tryin' especially for MTV in which she went on a journey to try and decided if liposuction was the right option for her. She spoke to her friends, people who have had liposuction with good results and also to one lady who had suffered horrific complications from a laser assisted liposuction. When Sophie visited Riverbanks, she met with myself, Dr Ravi Jain and my colleague Dr Alfredo Hoyos. We explained to her in the ins and outs of Vaser Liposuction and Vaser 4D Sculpting (not all of which were included in the final edit).

Sophie even got the chance to speak to one of our male patients who was about to have his 4D Sculpting procedure at the clinic. We dressed Sophie up in our brand new Riverbanks scrubs, and invited her into the operating room and watched Dr Jain carve six pack abs into the patient using the latest Vaser 4D Sculpting techniques with Dr Hoyos commentating.

I think Sophie (and the camera crew) did very well not to pass out as the procedure can be quite gory to the unaccustomed! Sophie gave a frank and honest overview of the surgery and we found her conclusions absolutely spot on. Sophie made the right decision for her. If she really wants the body she is after, then we would advise her to invest in a personal fitness & nutrition trainer for at least 6 months. If after that she wants an extra boost, then Vaser 4D maybe a good option.

You can watch the highlights of the show here:

For more information on Vaser 4D Sculpting at Riverbanks visit our website

Post-Op Aftercare following Vaser 4D Sculpt

If you've researched Vaser Lipo treatments you may have come across some people mentioning the need for after care massages. To be honest, good lymphatic drainage is essential after all forms of lipo and most lymphoedema massage therapists are experienced in treating patients following cosmetic surgery. We have found those listed on MLD UK to be very good at treating our patients who travel from long distances for their regular vaser lipo.

The post-op care following Vaser 4D Sculpt though is much more specialised as it is designed to carefully nuture back the lymphatic system to full functionality following the precise body sculpting which has been carried out during the surgery. The programme has been personally designed by Colombian plastic surgeon, Dr Hoyos, the inventor of Hi def & 4D Sculpt.

Essentially the CARE protocol uses ultrasound therapy, manual lymphatic drainage and pressuretherapy to maximise your results and comfort. We recommend 20 sessions with a minimum of 10 sessions over 2 weeks.

Here is a video of one of Dr Jain's own post op sessions following his surgery: (This video does show patient discomfort and some blood)

Dr Jain is adamant that the VASER aftercare is critical to getting outstanding results and minimising unexpected complications following your surgery. So much so that he invested in his two therapists by sending them to Dr Hoyos's clinic in Colombia to receive the most intensive and up to date training available. Both of our therapists are the ONLY ones in the UK to be trained at Dr Hoyos' clinic in Bogota. By bringing these skills back to Riverbanks, we believe we have the most qualified service for bot surgical and post op care for Vaser 4D Sculpting in the UK.