This plastic surgery procedure removes hanging
fat and skin, typically after massive weight loss. It can be performed
as a single procedure or it can be combined with a
tummy
tuck. A panniculectomy can also be performed with a hysterectomy
or repair of the abdominal wall or hernia of the belly button. Panniculectomy
is different from
abdominoplasty as the latter tightens the muscle
as in addition to removing excess skin and fat while the former
only removes excess skin and fat. After the overhanging skin and
fat are removed from the patient the remaining skin is pulled tight
and sutured together. Panniculectomy is an invasive surgical procedure
which can take anywhere from three to six hours to complete and
typically requires at least one overnight stay at the hospital.
There are a number of different factors that
factor in the total cost that you will be quoted by your surgeon.
Some include location, past and current cliens, insurance, medication,
devices used, and more. The average Panniculectomy prices may range
anywhere from $8,000 to $10,000. Contact a local surgeon to get
a personalized quote today.
If you've made your decision to move forward with
the proceure, the next difficult step which could possibly be the
most important, is choosing the best Panniculectomy surgeon
in your area. There may be a large amount of specialists and surgeons
to choose from. Our guide to
Finding
a Surgeon can help you cut through the sales jargon and get
the information you need to make a decision.
All surgeries carry risks with them, some more
than others. Some of the Panniculectomy risks include infection,
bleeding, excessive scarring, and reaction to the anesthesia. It
is recommended that each patient discuss every Dermolipectomy surgery
risk with their surgeon. Click the following link to learn more
about the
tummy tuck
risks associated with each procedure.
