Is It Necessary to Have a Tummy Tuck with a Panniculectomy?

I am a 43 year old woman. I have three beautiful children that I love very much. Along with my children came 3-c sections over the past 10 years. I went to see a Plastic Surgeon today for a consult because I have chronic infections in my scar area. I was told by the surgeon that I needed a panniculectomy and also a tummy tuck to get the best results. My question in do I need to have the tummy tuck with the panniculectomy?

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Panniculectomy or Tummy Tuck?

Thanks for your question. The answer really depends on what your desired goal is. A panniculectonmy alone will only address the loose skin that is hanging. This may reduce the chronic infections that you experience. However, this does not address the rest of your abdomen. You will still be "fuller" in this area. A tummy tuck will address this portion of your abdomen and will also allow for tightening of the rectus muscles giving you a... more