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What are "Dog Ears" when Referring to a Result of Surgery?

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ChicoKath
Several reviews in body lift and/or Panniculectomy section make mention of "Dog ears". What are they referring to? I have never heard of this term, is it possibly the same thing or similar to "saddle bags"? (meaning those hip buldges)

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