Went in for a tummy tuck and doctor told me a Panniculectomy would be better for me and will give me better result. which slowed me down a lot I do think I could have lost more weight so I started diet and exercising I was doing a lot of cardio but seems like I'm not getting anywhere any more I think I really wanna know is a Panniculectomy safe? Reason I asked this I was in the internet and I was looking at my Facebook and it popped up a lady died from Lipo and my God it just has discouraged me so much but I have went with a c section 3 and I have had the gastric I think I jus need to stop seeking the bad/
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Swelling in the mons, sometimes asymmetric, is not uncommon after a tummy tuck. You say that this is "significant". If this is the case, you should get examined by your plastic surgeon. If he or she has already done so, then simply wait for the swelling to settle, and keep in close contact wi...
Hi River Rose, The 2 operations should be fine to do at he same time. Check with both your plastic surgeon and gynecologist to be sure they agree.Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers
This can occur for several reasons including residual fat (many surgeons do not do concomitant liposuction which can be a mistake if the upper abdomen has a lot of subcutaneous tissue); an untreated rectus diastasis or a failed rectus plication. Finally, if a seroma does form, it can become ...