Is it safe to do a panniculectomy and lipo of the abdomen at the same time?

Yes it is safe to perform both procedures at the same time if planned and executed properly and if you are a good candidate for such a procedure. Your next step is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your particular case.

can be performed during the same operation. I would make sure, though, that you are a candidate for panniculectomy rather than full abdominoplasty. Most patients require the latter and you should not think that cutting corners as to the abdominal surgery but adding lipo will produce the desired results.

Dear Wantinganewmeee, Pure paniculectomy does not compromise the circulation, so lipo can be done at the same time. The question to you is, since you want a new you, why compromise you appearance with paniculectomy. If you want a nice body , go for the tummy tuck. You will get a flat stomach, narrow waist and attractive belly button. You might also lose a significant amount of weight due to the muscles tightening and consequently inability to eat much and having less hunger, that you might not need liposuction at all. In 26 years of practice and thousands of tummy tucks, I'v never done paniculectomy because you get very mediocre result with that procedure. Consult with board certified plastic surgeons only and check the before and after pictures to make sure that you like the results. Best of luck, Dr Widder