Im 5'8" 170 lbs and I have had some smart lipo done in the past year. My plastic surgeon says she dont she where I need muscle repair but after 6 pregnancies (are u serious). I did have my kids very young had the last one at only 24 so can this be the reason I dont need muscle repair cause skin bounced back quicker when your young. Im confused and I just want good results dont wanna be unhappy with my results from a panniculectomy when I could have had the full tummy tuck instead.
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Age 37, 6 Babies. Is Panniculectomy an Option?
A panniculectomy will only address the skin and lipodystrophied fat in the lower abdomen bellow the belly button. A full tummy tuck would address the loose skin on the upper abdomen above the belly button. Tightening the muscles (rectus plication) will give you a smaller waist and help with the...
A panniculectomy will only remove the excess skin and fat that is forming the apron of skin, and won't do anything for anything above this. That's why a tummy tuck would probably be better for you. Muscle tightening will not be performed unless you request it.