Is panniculectomy with muscle repair similar to a tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question. A panniculectomy primarily focuses on removing excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen, but it does not typically include a formal pubic lift. However, depending on the extent of the surgery and how much skin is removed, there can be some natural lifting of the...

It would be very rare - though have seen it! For you to lose that much weight and not need some skin excision: The fact that you are only 18 is a good thing in that regard as your skin content of beneficial collagen fibers is much higher than it would be at older ages.

Hello,  Firstly, congratulations on your weight loss. It is clear from the photos that you had lost a significant amount of weight and were in need of skin removal. A Panniculectomy is very different from a Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty, as many parts of those procedures are not deemed "...

If you are expressing these concerns, you need to have more frequent follow up with your surgeon for assessment and reassurance.  A panniculectomy is often a sizable operation, and it is unrealistic to judge your results at this early post operative stage.  You certainly have swelling, and t...

Hello,I am a little confused as to the question you are asking. It seems that your question is to see if you are a good candidate for surgery after losing 75-100 lbs, and your current weight is between 350-400 lbs? If that is correct, unfortunately, you are not quite a surgical candidate yet. ...

Thank you for your question. If you're planning on becoming pregnant within the next year, I would recommend waiting to have your panniculectomy or tummy tuck. Pregnancy can stretch the abdominal muscles and skin, potentially undoing the results of the surgery, so it’s usually best to wait u...