Panniculectomy in Los Angeles, California

Some patients are better candidates for a panniculectomy than a tummy tuck.

Panniculectomy is a plastic surgery procedure which can benefit people who have had massive weight loss. This might be the result of diet and exercise, or because of successful bariatric weight-loss surgery. The procedure also can help people who suffer from an overly large and hanging mid-section.

In an obese person, there can be a large "apron" (abdominal panniculus or pannus) of excess fat and skin that hangs down from the lower abdomen. This apron of hanging skin can remain after massive weight loss. At times, this apron is so large that it covers the hips and extends around to the lower back. The pannus frequently contributes to a number of health concerns, including chronic wounds and back pain. Panniculectomy is a surgical procedure in which this apron is removed.

Abdominoplasty (or tummy tuck) and panniculectomy are two different plastic surgery procedures. Abdominoplasty deals with muscle as well as skin and fat, while a panniculectomy deals only with excess skin and fat. Panniculectomy can be performed on a person who is currently overweight or who has lost large amounts of weight, leaving hanging skin.

The best candidates for panniculectomy surgery have stabilized their weight for at least one year. They should be participating in a proper diet and exercise plan. Complications are possible with any plastic surgery. The most common but infrequent complications from panniculectomy surgery include infection, bleeding, and excessive scarring.

Panniculectomy surgery sometimes can be combined with other plastic surgery and body contouring procedures, including tummy tuck, liposuction, thigh lift, arm lift or brachioplasty, facelift,breast lift,or breast reduction. Your plastic surgeon will help you decide on the best overall approach during your Los Angeles plastic surgery consultation. Rodeo Drive Tummy Tuck is located in Los Angeles, California. In addition to tummy tuck, our Los Angeles plastic surgeon specializes in all plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures. Please call our office at 310-550-6300 with any questions, to set up a consultation, or to ask about plastic surgery financing.

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