Are abdominoplasty and Panniculectomy the same thing?
The biggest difference is the goal of the surgical procedure. A tummy tuck tightens the abdominal muscles and removes excess fat, skin, and tissue, while a panniculectomy is performed to remove a pannus.
Can you have a Panniculectomy and a tummy tuck?
The goal of panniculectomy is to primarily remove hanging skin, while a tummy tuck also provides contouring effects to enhance your muscles and waistline. It’s also possible to have both procedures done at the same time. The goal for both procedures is similar: to remove excess skin from the stomach.
Is a Panniculectomy safer than a tummy tuck?
If you have a significant amount of hanging fat and skin that covers your groin area, a panniculectomy is most likely the better option. If you have excess skin in your middle abdomen, or want tightening of separated stomach muscles, a tummy tuck is probably going to be the better fit.
How much weight can you lose with a Panniculectomy?
Patients are generally pleased with results and often lose 5–10 pounds from the surgery. Some patients may notice improvement in their physical activity and personal hygiene.
What is the recovery time for a Panniculectomy?
It takes 2-4 months for the incision to heal (inside and outside). The puckering of the incisions will smooth out over several months, but the scar will remain wide and red anywhere from six months to one year after surgery.
How can I lose my apron belly?
It’s impossible to spot treat an apron belly. The only ways to reduce one are through overall weight reduction and surgical/non-surgical options.
How long do you wear a binder after Panniculectomy?
An abdominal binder will need to be worn continuously for the first 2 weeks. After two weeks, the binder may be removed at night, although full-time use is preferable. The binder may be discontinued after 6 weeks.
What will I look like after Panniculectomy?
Your belly will be sore and swollen for the first week after surgery. The skin on your belly will probably be mostly numb for several weeks to months. Feeling will come back slowly. But you may have small areas around the incisions that are always numb.
What is the cheapest way to get a tummy tuck?
The answer: Mexico. Mexico is the place where you can get a low cost tummy tuck performed by an extremely skilled board-certified surgeon. The cheapest tummy tuck in the world? This elective surgery can come with a very hefty price tag, particularly in the United States and Canada.
What is a 360 tummy tuck?
Tummy tuck 360 involves surgical excision of skin & fat on the front of the body with the closure line scar positioned so it can be hidden by undergarments and liposuction of the front, sides and back.
