The High Cost of a Fake Six-Pack: One Man's Experience

A New York City hair stylist, Chi Tang, underwent abdominal etching surgery, a form of liposuction that helps define ab muscles, for $14,000. Tang had worked out and eaten clean most of his adult life but could never get defined abs. The surgery gave him the look he wanted, but the recovery process was painful. The entire procedure took less than two hours, but the recovery period was extremely painful. Tang is still satisfied with his results years later.