I am 37 yrs old and 5'7". I have lost 75 pounds. I went from 260 to 180 and this is still what I have left. I just wondered if it looks more like i would need panniculectomy vs. a tummy tuck. I go for a consultation on Monday but I wanted some other opinions as well.
Answer: Tummy tuck versus panniculectomy Congratulations on the weight loss! If you have the means, go for the tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure, with not only functional, but cosmetic aims. A panniculectomy will only amputate the lower roll of fat. With your fantastic weight loss, I suspect you will be much happier with the cosmetic procedure.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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Answer: Tummy tuck versus panniculectomy Congratulations on the weight loss! If you have the means, go for the tummy tuck. A tummy tuck is a cosmetic procedure, with not only functional, but cosmetic aims. A panniculectomy will only amputate the lower roll of fat. With your fantastic weight loss, I suspect you will be much happier with the cosmetic procedure.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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July 23, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck + Lipo candidate, some advices: Thanks for the question. In this regard, I'm totally agree with you, therefore i recommend you a Full Tummy Tuck with muscle repair, to get a flat abdomen and waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-
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July 23, 2016
Answer: Tummy tuck + Lipo candidate, some advices: Thanks for the question. In this regard, I'm totally agree with you, therefore i recommend you a Full Tummy Tuck with muscle repair, to get a flat abdomen and waist and back Liposculpture, getting better curves especially in the waist, improving your body contour.Finally, I suggested take the fat we get and transfer to the buttocks and hips, to mold them and get better volume, contour and butt projection, is that we know as "Brazilian Butt Lift" (BBL).Kind regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol.-
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy VS Tummy Tuck? While the tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is designed to create an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer, an alternative procedure is a panniculectomy. This is NOT a tummy tuck, this is an ‘amputation’ of the loose skin in patients who have lost >100lb and have medical problems due to the excessive skin. This is not a cosmetic procedure. This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with a tummy tuck, and is done to remove the skin hanging on the abdomen, called the “pannus” or apron. Please consult an expeirenced board certified plastic surgeon. Please click the link below for more information between the two procedures. Regards,
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy VS Tummy Tuck? While the tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is designed to create an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer, an alternative procedure is a panniculectomy. This is NOT a tummy tuck, this is an ‘amputation’ of the loose skin in patients who have lost >100lb and have medical problems due to the excessive skin. This is not a cosmetic procedure. This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with a tummy tuck, and is done to remove the skin hanging on the abdomen, called the “pannus” or apron. Please consult an expeirenced board certified plastic surgeon. Please click the link below for more information between the two procedures. Regards,
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy vs tummy tuck Both are similar and remove the excess skin. A tummy tuck also tightens the underlying muscle layer and makes recovery longer.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to determine which option is best for you.
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May 12, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy vs tummy tuck Both are similar and remove the excess skin. A tummy tuck also tightens the underlying muscle layer and makes recovery longer.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to determine which option is best for you.
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May 11, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy VS Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Most patients in your situation would likely opt for tummy tuck surgery. Some general thoughts may be helpful to you:The tummy tuck operation is an abdominal wall contouring operation that serves to reapproximate the abdominal wall muscles that have spread with pregnancy and remove the “excess skin” of the lower abdomen. It is generally consider an "aesthetic" procedure, compared to the panniculectomy operation which is more of a “medically necessary” procedure. The panniculectomy operation involves excision of the lower abdominal wall pannus or overhanging skin/adipose tissue. It is not considered an aesthetically driven procedure; it is often performed to help with concerns such as skin breakdown, infections/rashes… I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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May 11, 2016
Answer: Panniculectomy VS Tummy Tuck? Congratulations on your significant weight loss. Most patients in your situation would likely opt for tummy tuck surgery. Some general thoughts may be helpful to you:The tummy tuck operation is an abdominal wall contouring operation that serves to reapproximate the abdominal wall muscles that have spread with pregnancy and remove the “excess skin” of the lower abdomen. It is generally consider an "aesthetic" procedure, compared to the panniculectomy operation which is more of a “medically necessary” procedure. The panniculectomy operation involves excision of the lower abdominal wall pannus or overhanging skin/adipose tissue. It is not considered an aesthetically driven procedure; it is often performed to help with concerns such as skin breakdown, infections/rashes… I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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