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Hello! Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help! A panniculectomy is an excellent method for removing the excess skin and soft tissue of the lower abdomen (abdominal panniculus), often caused by weight loss. It is mainly performed to ameliorate symptoms caused by the abdominal apron such as hygiene issues, excoriations, rashes/infections, back pain, etc. A panniculectomy gives almost immediate relief from these issues as well as has been shown to stimulate additional weight loss as your activity level is increased after removal of the panniculus. An abdominoplasty is more of an aesthetic procedure in that as opposed to simply excising this excess tissue in a wedge to relieve complaints, an abdominoplasty focuses more on abdominal contouring, abdominal wall tightening, re-insetting the belly button, as well as often times the addition of liposuction. I would highly recommend continued diet and exercise prior to any consideration for a panniculectomy or body contouring as getting down to your ideal weight prior to the procedure will certainly give you the best results as well as be the safest for you. Neither one is a weight loss procedure. Also, a continued healthy and active lifestyle will be needed in order to maintain the benefits that the procedure has given to you. You should consult with a plastic surgeon at anytime to go over options and in order to assist you in deciding which procedure(s) would be right one for you. Depending on your examination, photo documentation, and discussion of your symptoms, insurance coverage may be possible. Discuss our plan with your surgeon as these are two separate, but related procedures - it may be a possibility. Best wishes for a wonderful result!
Thanks for your question.With Tummy Tuck, typically liposuction is done.Typically the belly button is brought out through a new opening.Patients are typically very happy with result depending on the extent of surgery.Hope this was helpful.Best,Dr. Sajjadian
A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure performed in order to remove excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen. This tissue is referred to as the pannus, or fatty apron. The procedure removes this hanging tissue, which otherwise can cause skin rashes or infection (panniculitis), replacing it...
Body contouring surgery involves the administration of large IV fluid volumes, blood loss, and inpatient hospitalization. As such, the recovery times for body contouring procedures are generally in the one month range with a two to three day hospital stay. While walking is encouraged during...
Most insurance companies will cover a panniculectomy if there are medical reasons such as skin irritation, excessive skin hanging, etc. The only way to know is to have your plastic surgeon evaluate your skin condition and to call your insurance agent for more details. I have assisted patients...
